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Vandalia

Illinois · 7,042 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 $38,227. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $74,900. Households here earn about 31% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,042
+1%since 2000
from 6,975 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
864 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 856 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.2
+4%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Vandalia
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,227
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,857 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,664
+32%since 2000
from $14,918 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,900
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$572
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.1%
−32.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
36.2% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+1%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(5,788)
Black13.4%(944)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(205)
Asian0.3%(19)
Other1.1%(78)
Diversity Score38%(2,676)
Diversity Score
38
+5%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.0%
+22.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+48%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.6%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.6%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vandalia, Illinois?

Vandalia, Illinois has about 7,042 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vandalia, Illinois?

The typical household in Vandalia, Illinois earns about $38,227 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 $74,900, and the typical rent is about $572 a month.

How educated are people in Vandalia, Illinois?

About 19.6% 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 18.9% 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 928 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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