Vandalia, IL
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Vandalia, Illinois Summary
Life in Vandalia research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Vandalia over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Vandalia:
The population in Vandalia is 6,041.
The median home value in Vandalia is $124,712.
The median income in Vandalia is $43,184.
The cost of living in Vandalia is 75 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Vandalia is $738.
The unemployment rate in Vandalia is 6.4%.
The poverty rate in Vandalia is 22.1%.
The average high in Vandalia is 64.6° and the average low is 44.3°.
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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.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
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 |
Vandalia, IL Cost Of Living
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 75 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Vandalia is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Vandalia is $124,712.
The median income in Vandalia is $43,184.
Vandalia's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Vandalia Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Vandalia | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 80 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 96 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 83 | 93 | 100 | |
| Housing | 52 | 95 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 95 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 91 | 91 | 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 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Vandalia, IL Photos
1 Reviews & Comments About Vandalia
/5
HomeSnacks User - None
I live in Vandalia and it certainly is chock full of redneckery and overloaded with hillbillery. It's glorious.
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Vandalia Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Vandalia
The current population in Vandalia is 6,041. The population has increased 3.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Vandalia is:
78.5% White with 4,742 White residents.
11.4% African American with 688 African American residents.
1.3% American Indian with 80 American Indian residents.
0.1% Asian with 4 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 10 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
2.7% Two Or More with 165 Two Or More residents.
5.8% Hispanic with 352 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Vandalia | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.5% | 58.7% | 58.2% |
| African American | 11.4% | 13.6% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 5.8% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 2.7% | 3.0% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 5.8% | 18.5% | 19.0% |
Gender in Vandalia
Vandalia is 43.3% female with 2,617 female residents.
Vandalia is 56.7% male with 3,423 male residents.
| Gender | Vandalia | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.3% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 56.7% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Vandalia for adults over 25
3.0% of adults in Vandalia completed < 9th grade.
12.0% of adults in Vandalia completed 9-12th grade.
46.0% of adults in Vandalia completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Vandalia completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Vandalia completed associate's degree.
7.0% 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 | 3.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 12.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 46.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| 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
7.4% of households in Vandalia earn Less than $10,000.
11.4% of households in Vandalia earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.1% of households in Vandalia earn $15,000 to $24,999.
15.2% of households in Vandalia earn $25,000 to $34,999.
15.0% of households in Vandalia earn $35,000 to $49,999.
22.6% of households in Vandalia earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.7% of households in Vandalia earn $75,000 to $99,999.
5.5% of households in Vandalia earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.5% of households in Vandalia earn $150,000 to $199,999.
1.6% of households in Vandalia earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Vandalia | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.4% | 5.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 11.4% | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.1% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 15.2% | 6.5% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.0% | 9.9% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.6% | 15.1% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.7% | 12.7% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 5.5% | 17.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.5% | 9.9% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.6% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
