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Vandalia

Michigan · 301 residents · 0.988 sq mi
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Vandalia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,500. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 128 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $57,500. Households here earn about 45% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
301
−30%since 2000
from 429 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
305 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 434 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
+52%since 2000
from 25.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2883273674064451990201020202024Vandalia
2024366
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,500
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,417 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,389
+26%since 2000
from $11,394 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information22.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade21.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,500
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$831
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $510 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.5%
−19.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
23.4% rent
Vacancy rate
23.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
43.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
72.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+35%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic36.1%(155)
Black47.6%(204)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(11)
Asian7.2%(31)
Other0%
Diversity Score73.1%(314)
2010
White, non-Hispanic41.5%(125)
Black42.2%(127)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(5)
Asian7.6%(23)
Other6.3%(19)
Diversity Score79.3%(239)
Diversity Score
79
+8%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+72%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
5.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.8%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.6%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vandalia, Michigan?

Vandalia, Michigan has about 301 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vandalia, Michigan?

The typical household in Vandalia, Michigan earns about $26,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vandalia, Michigan expensive?

In Vandalia, Michigan, the median home is worth about $57,500, and the typical rent is about $831 a month.

How educated are people in Vandalia, Michigan?

About 3.3% of adults age 25 and over in Vandalia, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vandalia, Michigan?

About 20.5% of people in Vandalia, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vandalia, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Vandalia, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 56 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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