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Vandalia

Illinois · 7,458 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 $35,862. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $81,900. Households here earn about 48% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,458
+7%since 2000
from 6,975 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
915 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 856 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+8%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Vandalia
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,862
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,857 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,994
+21%since 2000
from $14,918 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,900
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$622
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
38.2% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+17%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(5,922)
Black10%(747)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(515)
Asian0.5%(36)
Other0.9%(70)
Diversity Score40.6%(3,025)
Diversity Score
41
+12%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
+21.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+51%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.7%
−12.8 ptssince 2011
from 55.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.9%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
40.9%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−74.6 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vandalia, Illinois?

Vandalia, Illinois has about 7,458 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vandalia, Illinois?

The typical household in Vandalia, Illinois earns about $35,862 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 $81,900, and the typical rent is about $622 a month.

How educated are people in Vandalia, Illinois?

About 11.2% 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 20.1% 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 1,344 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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