Vandalia is a city located in Audrain County Missouri. Vandalia has a 2024 population of 2,804. Vandalia is currently declining at a rate of -5.24% annually and its population has decreased by -18.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,423 in 2020.
The average household income in Vandalia is $62,116 with a poverty rate of 15.83%. The median age in Vandalia is 40.5 years: 42.6 years for males, and 39.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Vandalia was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,654 | 81.41% |
| Black or African American | 354 | 10.86% |
| Two or more races | 222 | 6.81% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.4% |
| Other race | 12 | 0.37% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.15% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 972 | 2.41 | 67.9 | 32.1 |
| Non Family | 470 | 1.19 | 62.6 | 37.4 |
| Married | 317 | 3.37 | 77 | 23 |
| Female | 114 | 4.15 | 62.3 | 37.7 |
| Male | 71 | 3.51 | 71.8 | 28.2 |
3.51
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
67.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 282 | 11.19% |
| Associates Degree | 175 | 6.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 119 | 4.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 96 | 3.81% |
| High School Graduate | 1,113 | 44.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 104 | 4.13% |
| Some College | 630 | 25.01% |
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 | 2,056 | 1,786 | 177 |
| Black | 320 | 249 | 27 |
| 2+ Races | 107 | 75 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 22 | 10 | 0 |
| Asian | 13 | 13 | 8 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Islander | 5 | 0 | 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 asian people with a rate of 61.54%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $37,857 | $73,021 | $29,844 |
| Graduate Degree | $46,328 | $46,034 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,119 | $42,262 | $30,909 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $38,250 | $11,298 |
| Overall | $33,027 | $44,375 | $23,403 |
| Some College | $24,620 | $46,806 | $17,742 |
$33,027
Average Earnings
$44,375
Average Male
$23,403
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.56% of Vandalia residents speak only English, while 1.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,977 | 300 | 15.17% |
| Multiple | 173 | 65 | 37.57% |
| Black | 192 | 7 | 3.65% |
15.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.36%
Male Poverty Rate
17.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Vandalia is Multiple, with 37.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Vandalia is Black, with 3.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.06%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.62% |
| Some College | 13.03% |
| High School | 4.9% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 42.86% |
| Female Employed | 8.59% |
| Male Employed | 3.67% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,808 | $74,989 |
| Households | $58,649 | $62,116 |
| Married Families | $75,096 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,500 | $46,205 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
28.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.6%
Male Marriage Rate
25.2%
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
138
Number of Veterans
122
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 58 |
| Vietnam | 46 |
| First Gulf War | 19 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 46 |
| 65 to 74 | 35 |
| 75+ | 29 |
| 35 to 54 | 15 |
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 127 | 5.53% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 7.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43.4%
Labor Force Participation
42.6%
Employment Rate
1.9%
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
81.81%
Born in Vandalia
99.08%
Native Born
0.92%
Foreign Born
0.37%
Non Citizen
0.55%
Naturalized
99.08% of Vandalia residents were born in the United States, with 81.81% having been born in Missouri. 0.37% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,031 | -154 | -7.05% |
| 2028 | 2,185 | -155 | -6.62% |
| 2027 | 2,340 | -155 | -6.21% |
| 2026 | 2,495 | -154 | -5.81% |
| 2025 | 2,649 | -155 | -5.53% |
| 2024 | 2,804 | -155 | -5.24% |
| 2023 | 2,959 | -18 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 2,977 | -456 | -13.28% |
| 2021 | 3,433 | 10 | 0.29% |
| 2020 | 3,423 | -207 | -5.7% |
| 2019 | 3,630 | -404 | -10.01% |
| 2018 | 4,034 | -128 | -3.08% |
| 2017 | 4,162 | -77 | -1.82% |
| 2016 | 4,239 | -82 | -1.9% |
| 2015 | 4,321 | 194 | 4.7% |
| 2014 | 4,127 | -18 | -0.43% |
| 2013 | 4,145 | 141 | 3.52% |
| 2012 | 4,004 | 90 | 2.3% |
| 2011 | 3,914 | 28 | 0.72% |
| 2010 | 3,886 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,529 | -154 | -5.74% |
| 1990 | 2,683 | -487 | -15.36% |
| 1980 | 3,170 | 10 | 0.32% |
| 1970 | 3,160 | 105 | 3.44% |
| 1960 | 3,055 | 431 | 16.43% |
| 1950 | 2,624 | -48 | -1.8% |
| 1940 | 2,672 | 641 | 31.56% |