Vandalia, IL Demographics And Statistics: Updated For 2026

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Overall SnackAbility

Jobs 6/10

Housing 4/10

Affordability 8/10

Diversity 8/10

SafetyN/A

Amenities 7/10

Education 4/10

Commute 9/10

Vandalia, IL Crime Report

Crime in Vandalia summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Vandalia. Key points include:

There were 90 total crimes in Vandalia in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Vandalia is 1,228.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Vandalia is 40.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Vandalia is 1,187.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Vandalia is -42.04% below the national average.

90
Total Crimes

-42.04%
Below National Average

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Crime In Vandalia Comparison Table

Statistic	Count Raw	Vandalia / 100k People	Illinois / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	90	1,228.3	2,004.4	2,119.2
Violent Crime	3	40.9	289.2	359.0
Murder	0	0.0	5.8	5.0
Robbery	0	0.0	90.2	61.0
Aggravated Assault	0	0.0	146.3	256.0
Property Crime	87	1,187.4	1,715.2	1,760.0
Burglary	21	286.6	290.5	229.0
Larceny	57	777.9	1,134.4	1,272.0
Car Theft	9	122.8	290.4	259.0

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Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)

Cost of living in Vandalia summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Vandalia. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:

The cost of living in Vandalia is 87 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Vandalia is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Vandalia is $125,377.
The median income in Vandalia is $45,469.

87
Vandalia's Overall Cost Of Living

0.9x
Lower Than The National Average

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Cost Of Living In Vandalia Comparison Table

Living Expense	Vandalia	Illinois	National Average
Overall	87	98	100
Services	101	99	100
Groceries	99	99	100
Health	52	96	100
Housing	98	101	100
Transportation	104	99	100
Utilities	97	101	100

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Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100

Vandalia, IL Weather

The average high in Vandalia is 64.6° and the average low is 44.3°.
There are 72.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 41.3 inches of precipitation each year with 11.8 inches of snow.

Stat	Vandalia
Average Annual High	64.6
Average Annual Low	44.3
Annual Precipitation Days	72.1
Average Annual Precipitation	41.3
Average Annual Snowfall	11.8

64.6°
Average High

72.1
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

Vandalia, IL Photos

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1 Reviews & Comments About Vandalia

HomeSnacks User · None

I live in Vandalia and it certainly is chock full of redneckery and overloaded with hillbillery. It's glorious.

Rankings & Articles For Vandalia

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Ranks #34 in Worst Places To Live In Illinois

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Ranks #76 in Cheapest Places To Live In Illinois

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Ranks #229 in Safest Places In Illinois

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Vandalia Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Vandalia

The current population in Vandalia is 5,796. The population has decreased 0.6% from 2010.

Year	Population	% Change
2024	5,796	-4.1%
2023	6,041	-0.3%
2022	6,058	-6.2%
2021	6,459	-2.4%
2020	6,615	-4.3%
2019	6,909	-0.1%
2018	6,914	-1.4%
2017	7,013	3.8%
2016	6,758	3.2%
2015	6,550	4.9%
2014	6,247	-0.6%
2013	6,282	3.1%
2012	6,096	0.6%
2011	6,060	3.9%
2010	5,833	-

Race / Ethnicity in Vandalia

White 78.5% (4,550)

African American 9.8% (568)

American Indian 0.7% (41)

Asian 0.2% (11)

Hawaiian 0.2% (12)

Other 0.0% (0)

Two Or More 4.1% (239)

Hispanic 6.5% (375)

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Vandalia is:

78.5% White with 4,550 White residents.
9.8% African American with 568 African American residents.
0.7% American Indian with 41 American Indian residents.
0.2% Asian with 11 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 12 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
4.1% Two Or More with 239 Two Or More residents.
6.5% Hispanic with 375 Hispanic residents.

Race	Vandalia	IL	USA
White	78.5%	58.1%	57.4%
African American	9.8%	13.3%	11.9%
American Indian	0.7%	0.1%	0.5%
Asian	0.2%	5.9%	5.9%
Hawaiian	0.2%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.0%	0.4%	0.6%
Two Or More	4.1%	3.4%	4.3%
Hispanic	6.5%	18.8%	19.3%

Gender in Vandalia

Female 48.3% (2,797)

Male 51.7% (2,998)

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Vandalia is 48.3% female with 2,797 female residents.
Vandalia is 51.7% male with 2,998 male residents.

Gender	Vandalia	IL	USA
Female	48.3%	50.6%	50.5%
Male	51.7%	49.4%	49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Vandalia for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 4.0% (231)

9-12th Grade 12.0% (695)

High School / GED 45.0% (2,608)

Some College 14.0% (811)

Associate's Degree 12.0% (695)

Bachelor's Degree 9.0% (521)

Master's Degree 3.0% (173)

Professional Degree 1.0% (57)

Doctorate Degree 0.0% (0)

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4.0% of adults in Vandalia completed < 9th grade.
12.0% of adults in Vandalia completed 9-12th grade.
45.0% of adults in Vandalia completed high school / ged.
14.0% of adults in Vandalia completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Vandalia completed associate's degree.
9.0% of adults in Vandalia completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Vandalia completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Vandalia completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Vandalia completed doctorate degree.

Education	Vandalia	IL	USA
< 9th Grade	4.0%	5.0%	4.0%
9-12th Grade	12.0%	5.0%	6.0%
High School / GED	45.0%	25.0%	26.0%
Some College	14.0%	19.0%	19.0%
Associate's Degree	12.0%	8.0%	9.0%
Bachelor's Degree	9.0%	23.0%	22.0%
Master's Degree	3.0%	11.0%	10.0%
Professional Degree	1.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	0.0%	2.0%	2.0%

Household Income For Vandalia, Illinois

Less than $10,000 7.9% (45,670)

$10,000 to $14,999 9.3% (53,974)

$15,000 to $24,999 7.2% (41,518)

$25,000 to $34,999 13.8% (79,992)

$35,000 to $49,999 14.5% (84,144)

$50,000 to $74,999 21.3% (123,171)

$75,000 to $99,999 11.1% (64,492)

$100,000 to $149,999 8.5% (49,268)

$150,000 to $199,999 4.7% (27,125)

$200,000 or more 1.8% (10,241)

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7.9% of households in Vandalia earn Less than $10,000.
9.3% of households in Vandalia earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.2% of households in Vandalia earn $15,000 to $24,999.
13.8% of households in Vandalia earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.5% of households in Vandalia earn $35,000 to $49,999.
21.3% of households in Vandalia earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.1% of households in Vandalia earn $75,000 to $99,999.
8.5% of households in Vandalia earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.7% of households in Vandalia earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.8% of households in Vandalia earn $200,000 or more.

Income	Vandalia	IL	USA
Less than $10,000	7.9%	5.4%	5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	9.3%	3.2%	3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999	7.2%	5.9%	6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999	13.8%	6.3%	6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	14.5%	9.7%	10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999	21.3%	14.8%	15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999	11.1%	12.6%	12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999	8.5%	18.0%	17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999	4.7%	10.1%	9.6%
$200,000 or more	1.8%	13.8%	13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)

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