Tight times douse fireworks at some Alabama small towns

Informative and cautionary

EarthTalk: Insulating paints

Dear EarthTalk: Do insulating paints actually insulate and save energy? If they do, are they environmentally friendly to use? -- B.D.
Paint additives that claim insulating...

University of Alabama student killed in morning wreck in Monroe County

An Invitation to our Vredenburgh Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Vredenburgh, we’d like to get the
unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to...

Refinance Your Mortgage Locally, as Mortgage Rates Drop to 5% Level

­­With recent Fed action, interest rates on 30 year fixed rate mortgages have fallen across the country to 5% and, for the best credits, even lower.
...

Eat Local! Great Resources in the Vredenburgh area

What’s the one small change that 1) instantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Alabama’s economy and 4)helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

Weekend Activities in and around Vredenburgh

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat your­self to a day out on­ ­the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Vredenburgh organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Vredenburgh is looking to let the community know out about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works:...

Digging into 'shovel-ready projects' in the Vredenburgh area

They're called 'shovel-ready,' those stimulus projects that have been surveyed, planned for, approved and are ready to go in cities all around America. They've been on hold due...

Giving To Vredenburgh Non-Profits: It Does Good…And It Feels Good

“There is no greater joy in life than giving to worthy
causes.” – Ted Turner, announcing his decision to give $1 billion to the United Nations (1997)
No doubt...

Make a difference in Vredenburgh! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity

You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where to start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Vredenburgh area and around the...

The (Even Greater) Outdoors: Get Out There!

­­­In an age where we spend our days hooked up to Bluetoo­t­hs, broadband and Blackberries, spending a little time in Nature is even more impo­rtan­t to our sanity.Slowing...

Browse This Week's Classified Ads For Vredenburgh

They're short, potent and can help you move everything from a used treadmill to a 6 bedroom house. Check out our terrific resources for classified ads in and around Vredenburgh,...

Don’t let dining out in the Vredenburgh area do you in!

Going out to eat in Vredenburgh and the surrounding area is one of life’s great pleasures. But too often, all those goodi­es on the menu can leave your waistline feeling a...

Winning the Real Estate Game in Vredenburgh in a Tough Market

It's pretty much accepted fact that a Alabama home is one of the best investments you can make; but like many things in life, timing is everything.
...

Vredenburgh Alabama Information: Vredenburgh, Alabama is part of MONROE County. Population for Vredenburgh from the last gathering is 327. You can view Vredenburgh venues that host many Vredenburgh AL events every year. You can also research Vredenburgh Alabama homes for sale by visiting our Vredenburgh Alabama real estate guide. Vredenburgh Alabama has a latitude of 31.8232 and a longitude of -87.3119. Zip codes in Vredenburgh, AL include 36481 ... more Vredenburgh zips.

GENERAL POPULATION

Total Population in Vredenburgh, AL
At the time of the most recent United States Census Survey, the number of people in Vredenburgh, AL was 327.

Male Population
At the time of the last full census survey, the number of men in Vredenburgh was 144, which represents 44 percent of the total for the community (The national average is 49.10%).

Male Population, Married in Vredenburgh, AL
There are an estimated 34 married men in the town. 50 percent of men over 15 years old in Vredenburgh are married, compared to the national average of 56.70%.

Female Population
The estimated female population in Vredenburgh is 183 which is 56 of the total population (Compared to the national average of 50.90%).

Female Population, Married in Vredenburgh, Alabama
There are an estimated 39 married women in the community. 23.6 percent of females over the age of 15 are married, compared to the national average of 52.10%.

AGE

Median Age in Vredenburgh, AL
The median age of people living in Vredenburgh, AL was 27.6 at the time of the last full census survey. (The United States average at the time was 35.3)

At that time, the number of people under the age of 5 living in Vredenburgh was 29. There were 204 people above the age of 18, which represents 62.4 percent of the entire population (compared to the national average of 74.30% ). 8.3 percent of the population (27) in the community was 65 years and over, compared to 12.40% nationally.

RACE

One Race Percent in Vredenburgh, AL
At the time of the last census survey, the number of people of one race in Vredenburgh, AL was 326.

White Population in Vredenburgh, AL
The estimated White population in the Vredenburgh community is 35, which is 10.7 percent of the total population (The U.S. average is 75.10%).

Black Population in Vredenburgh, Alabama
The estimated Black/African American population is 291, which is 89 percent of the total population in town (The U.S. average is 12.30%).

American Indian and Alaska Native Population in Vredenburgh, AL
In 2000, the number of American Indians or Alaska Natives in Vredenburgh, AL was 0.

Asian Population in Vredenburgh, Alabama
At the last survey, the total Asian population in the community was 0.

Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander Population in Vredenburgh, AL
The number of Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders living in Vredenburgh was an estimated 0.

Other/Multiple Races
The number of residents identified as “some other race” was 0, while those of “two or more races” was 1 at the time of the last census.

Hispanic Population
The Hispanic population in the Vredenburgh community was 0, or 0 percent of the total population (compared to the national average of 12.50% percent).

HOUSEHOLD CHARACTERISTICS

Household Population in Vredenburgh, AL
The household population number in Vredenburgh was 327.

Group Quarters Population in Vredenburgh, AL
Group Quarters population in the community was 0.

Average Household Size in Vredenburgh, AL
The average household size in Vredenburgh is 3.34 (The average household size in the United States is 2.59).

Average Family Size
The average family size in the community is 3.72 (The average family size in the United States is 3.14).

HOUSING

Total Housing Units in Vredenburgh, AL
At the time of the last census survey, there were 120 total housing units in Vredenburgh.

The number of occupied housing units was 98, or 81.7 of the total units in town. Of these, 79 were owner-occupied (80.6), and 19 were renter-occupied (19.4, compared to the national average of 33.80%). There were also 22 vacant homes in Vredenburgh at the time of the last complete survey.

Median Home Values in Vredenburgh, Alabama
The total number of single family, owner occupied homes in the community was 34, with a median value in dollars of 11,700.

Monthly Owner Costs in Vredenburgh, AL
For homes with a mortgage, average monthly owner costs were $438 (national average was $1,088). For homes without a mortgage in Vredenburgh, average costs per month were $200 (national average was $295).

EDUCATION

High School Graduate or higher
At the time of the last survey, 68 people in the community had a high school degree, or 49.3 of the population (compared to the national average of 80.40%).

Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Vredenburgh, Alabama
1 people in Vredenburgh also had a Bachelor’s degree or higher, which represented 0.7 of the total population (National average was 24.40%).

MISCELLANEOUS

Civilian Veterans in Vredenburgh, AL
The number of Civilian Veterans in Vredenburgh was 7, or 3.3 percent of the total population (National average is 12.70%).

Disability Status in Vredenburgh, AL
In 2000, there were 121 people in Vredenburgh, AL listed as disabled.

Foreign Born in Vredenburgh, AL
At the time of the last complete survey, there were 6 people in Vredenburgh who spoke a language other than English at home. This represented 1.9 of the total population, compared to the national average of 17.90%.

LABOR STATISTICS

Percentage In Labor Force in Vredenburgh, Alabama
There were 87 in the labor force in Vredenburgh at the time of the last complete survey. This represented 37.3 of the total population, compared to the national average of 63.90%. Mean Travel Time to Work in minutes
From the most recent complete survey, the average commute time to work for local residents in Vredenburgh was 29.6 minutes, compared to the national average of 25.5 minutes.

Median Household Income in Vredenburgh, AL
The median household income in the community at the time of the last survey was $27,321. The median household income in the U.S. was $41,994.

Median Family Income in Vredenburgh, AL
In the last complete census survey, the median family income in the community was $27,917. Median family income in the U.S. was 50,046.

Per Capita Income in Vredenburgh, Alabama
Per capita income in Vredenburgh in the last full census was 5,892. Per capita income in the U.S. was 21,587.

Families below poverty level
According to the most recent survey,families living below the poverty line in Vredenburgh numbered 18, or 27.7 percent of the population. The percentage of families in America living below the poverty line was 9.20%.

Individuals below the poverty level in Vredenburgh, AL
Individuals living below the poverty line in the community was 113, or 31 percent . The percentage of individuals living beneath the poverty level in the country was 12.40%.