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Vandalia

Ohio · 15,209 residents · 12.341 sq mi
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Vandalia has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,827. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $143,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,209
+4%since 2000
from 14,603 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,232 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,183 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+11%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K14K15K15K15K1990201020202024Vandalia
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,827
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,463 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,058
+45%since 2000
from $24,199 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,400
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$715
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $506 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
37.2% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−11%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(13,942)
Black1.3%(186)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(130)
Asian1.2%(178)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.4%(1,221)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(12,811)
Black6.8%(1,034)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(312)
Asian1.6%(237)
Other5.7%(866)
Diversity Score35.8%(5,451)
Diversity Score
36
+329%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+55%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 67.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.5%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−84.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vandalia, Ohio?

Vandalia, Ohio has about 15,209 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vandalia, Ohio?

The typical household in Vandalia, Ohio earns about $61,827 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vandalia, Ohio expensive?

In Vandalia, Ohio, the median home is worth about $143,400, and the typical rent is about $715 a month.

How educated are people in Vandalia, Ohio?

About 24.6% of adults age 25 and over in Vandalia, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vandalia, Ohio?

About 8.1% of people in Vandalia, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vandalia, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Vandalia, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,327 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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