Vandalia Population

1880–2026

2,901

2026 projection

14.9% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Vandalia. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20262,901-1284.23%
20253,029+1294.45%
20242,900-612.06%
20232,961-170.57%
20222,978-44613.03%
20213,424+140.41%
20203,410-2206.06%
20193,630-40410.01%
20184,034-1283.08%
20174,162-771.82%

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Vandalia Demographics

40.2median age

Median age

Female39.6 yrs
Male41.6 yrs

Adults

2,714
467 seniors · 17%2,247 other adults

Sex

Female 57.8% · 1,815Male 42.2% · 1,325

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 31 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Vandalia Income

$50,313median household income

Median household income

$50,313

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$31,238

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

13.9%

About 1 in 7 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Vandalia Marital Status

27% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married27%32%24%
Never married41%46%37%
Divorced21%18%23%
Widowed7%2%9%
Separated5%2%7%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201