Vandemere, North Carolina Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 209, Vandemere's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Vandemere is a small community located in North Carolina, within Pamlico County. The total population is 209. It ranks as the 699th most populous out of 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina.

Age Demographics

The median age in Vandemere is 57.5 years. This is 47% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Vandemere is $35,833. This is 50% lower than the state median of $72,388. It is also 56% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 29.2%. This is 124% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $108,100. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $288,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 76.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Vandemere is White (non-Hispanic), making up 58.4% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 31.6%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (31.6% vs 20.0%). The Hispanic or Latino population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 11.3%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (6.2% vs 3.3%).

Education

20.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Vandemere, North Carolina is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against North Carolina state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 772 Census-designated places in North Carolina. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.