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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Vandalia

Illinois · 6,975 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 $30,857. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $60,000. Households here earn about 34% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,975
+14%since 1990
from 6,114 in 1990
1990 – 2025
856 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 750 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.9
Unchangedsince 1990
from 35.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Vandalia
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,857
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,683 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,918
+32%since 1990
from $11,338 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.6%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 13.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$60,000
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$388
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $277 in 1990
US average: $602
68.1%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 65.1% in 1990
31.9% rent
1.9
+23%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(5,476)
Black9.6%(590)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(85)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score26.3%(1,608)
2000
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(5,747)
Black15%(1,047)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(119)
Asian0.3%(21)
Diversity Score36.2%(2,528)
36
+38%since 1990
from 26 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.9%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.6%
−10.8 ptssince 1990
from 71.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.6%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.7 min
−13%since 1990
from 14.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vandalia, Illinois?

Vandalia, Illinois has about 6,975 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Vandalia, Illinois?

The typical household in Vandalia, Illinois earns about $30,857 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 $60,000, and the typical rent is about $388 a month.

How educated are people in Vandalia, Illinois?

About 9.9% 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 15.6% of people in Vandalia, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vandalia, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Vandalia, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 861 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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