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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Vandalia

Illinois · 6,114 residents · 8.147 sq mi
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Vandalia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,683. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $34,300. Households here earn about 33% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,114
−12%vs 2000
vs 6,975 in 2000
1990 – 2025
750 / sq mi
−12%vs 2000
vs 856 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.8
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 35.9 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Vandalia
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,683
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,857 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,338
−24%vs 2000
vs $14,918 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.1%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$34,300
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $60,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$277
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $388 in 2000
US average: $450
65.1%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.1% in 2000
34.9% rent
1.6
−19%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(5,747)
Black15%(1,047)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(119)
Asian0.3%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.2%(2,528)
1990
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(5,476)
Black9.6%(590)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(85)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(48)
Diversity Score26.3%(1,608)
26
−27%vs 2000
vs 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.3%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
71.4%
+10.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.6%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.6 min
+15%vs 2000
vs 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Vandalia, Illinois?

Vandalia, Illinois has about 6,114 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Vandalia, Illinois?

The typical household in Vandalia, Illinois earns about $21,683 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vandalia, Illinois expensive?

In Vandalia, Illinois, the median home is worth about $34,300, and the typical rent is about $277 a month.

How educated are people in Vandalia, Illinois?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Vandalia, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vandalia, Illinois?

About 13.1% of people in Vandalia, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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