Vandalia is a city located in Fayette County Illinois. Vandalia has a 2024 population of 7,326. It is also the county seat of Fayette County. Vandalia is currently declining at a rate of -0.43% annually and its population has decreased by -1.7% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,453 in 2020.
The average household income in Vandalia is $55,343 with a poverty rate of 20.27%. The median age in Vandalia is 42.1 years: 38.1 years for males, and 45.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Vandalia was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,930 | 81.38% |
| Black or African American | 609 | 10.05% |
| Two or more races | 387 | 6.39% |
| Native American | 76 | 1.25% |
| Other race | 43 | 0.71% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.17% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.05% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,059 | 2.4 | 59.8 | 40.2 |
| Non Family | 986 | 1.49 | 41.9 | 58.1 |
| Married | 754 | 2.96 | 86.1 | 13.9 |
| Female | 215 | 3.98 | 52.1 | 47.9 |
| Male | 104 | 3.68 | 54.8 | 45.2 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
59.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 488 | 10.98% |
| Associates Degree | 559 | 12.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 306 | 6.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 180 | 4.05% |
| High School Graduate | 2,016 | 45.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 175 | 3.94% |
| Some College | 719 | 16.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,539 | 3,143 | 431 |
| Black | 500 | 308 | 20 |
| 2+ Races | 188 | 173 | 25 |
| Hispanic | 180 | 124 | 17 |
| Native American | 76 | 57 | 0 |
| Other Race | 43 | 30 | 0 |
| Islander | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 13.3%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,662 | $47,798 | $45,294 |
| Graduate Degree | $49,583 | $54,286 | $33,802 |
| High School Graduate | $27,196 | $30,927 | $19,231 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $15,347 | $0 | $9,659 |
| Overall | $29,119 | $30,282 | $28,068 |
| Some College | $30,139 | $17,373 | $34,375 |
$29,119
Average Earnings
$30,282
Average Male
$28,068
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.47% of Vandalia residents speak only English, while 7.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.15% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,433 | 947 | 21.36% |
| Multiple | 313 | 34 | 10.86% |
| Hispanic | 230 | 10 | 4.35% |
| Black | 32 | 3 | 9.38% |
20.27%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.26%
Male Poverty Rate
23.08%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Vandalia is White, with 21.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Vandalia is Hispanic, with 4.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.78% |
| High School | 23.19% |
| Some College | 21.68% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.24% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 60.29% |
| Female Employed | 8.89% |
| Male Employed | 7.95% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,004 | $75,325 |
| Households | $37,380 | $55,343 |
| Married Families | $61,563 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,049 | $33,012 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.7%
Male Marriage Rate
37.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
310
Number of Veterans
304
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 136 |
| Second Gulf War | 74 |
| First Gulf War | 49 |
| Korea | 28 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 87 |
| 55 to 64 | 81 |
| 75+ | 71 |
| 35 to 54 | 37 |
| 18 to 34 | 34 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 244 | 5.91% |
| 2+ Races | 36 | 10.71% |
| Black | 30 | 5.17% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 5.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.96%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.8%
Labor Force Participation
43.4%
Employment Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
75.52%
Born in Vandalia
96.72%
Native Born
3.28%
Foreign Born
0.87%
Non Citizen
2.41%
Naturalized
96.72% of Vandalia residents were born in the United States, with 75.52% having been born in Illinois. 0.87% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,167 | -32 | -0.44% |
| 2028 | 7,199 | -32 | -0.44% |
| 2027 | 7,231 | -31 | -0.43% |
| 2026 | 7,262 | -32 | -0.44% |
| 2025 | 7,294 | -32 | -0.44% |
| 2024 | 7,326 | -32 | -0.43% |
| 2023 | 7,358 | -28 | -0.38% |
| 2022 | 7,386 | -50 | -0.67% |
| 2021 | 7,436 | -17 | -0.23% |
| 2020 | 7,453 | 770 | 11.52% |
| 2019 | 6,683 | -17 | -0.25% |
| 2018 | 6,700 | -48 | -0.71% |
| 2017 | 6,748 | -17 | -0.25% |
| 2016 | 6,765 | -309 | -4.37% |
| 2015 | 7,074 | -37 | -0.52% |
| 2014 | 7,111 | -13 | -0.18% |
| 2013 | 7,124 | 19 | 0.27% |
| 2012 | 7,105 | -136 | -1.88% |
| 2011 | 7,241 | 203 | 2.88% |
| 2010 | 7,038 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,975 | 861 | 14.08% |
| 1990 | 6,114 | 776 | 14.54% |
| 1980 | 5,338 | 178 | 3.45% |
| 1970 | 5,160 | -377 | -6.81% |
| 1960 | 5,537 | 66 | 1.21% |
| 1950 | 5,471 | 183 | 3.46% |
| 1940 | 5,288 | 946 | 21.79% |
| 1930 | 4,342 | 1,026 | 30.94% |
| 1920 | 3,316 | 342 | 11.5% |
| 1910 | 2,974 | 309 | 11.59% |
| 1900 | 2,665 | -4,502 | -62.82% |