Vandalia township is located in Fayette County Illinois. Vandalia township has a 2024 population of 6,188. Vandalia township is currently declining at a rate of -0.56% annually and its population has decreased by -2.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,334 in 2020.
The average household income in Vandalia township is $58,492 with a poverty rate of 21.13%. The median age in Vandalia township is 44.1 years: 39.9 years for males, and 45.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Vandalia township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,685 | 89.81% |
| Two or more races | 418 | 6.6% |
| Black or African American | 120 | 1.9% |
| Native American | 76 | 1.2% |
| Other race | 21 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.16% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,479 | 2.47 | 65.8 | 34.2 |
| Non Family | 1,118 | 1.46 | 48 | 52 |
| Married | 1,009 | 3.12 | 88.5 | 11.5 |
| Female | 228 | 3.96 | 54.8 | 45.2 |
| Male | 124 | 3.54 | 60.5 | 39.5 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
65.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 301 | 6.65% |
| Associates Degree | 628 | 13.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 361 | 7.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 201 | 4.44% |
| High School Graduate | 2,152 | 47.57% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 116 | 2.56% |
| Some College | 765 | 16.91% |
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 | 4,079 | 3,713 | 515 |
| 2+ Races | 227 | 216 | 25 |
| Black | 91 | 80 | 12 |
| Native American | 76 | 57 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 71 | 61 | 17 |
| Other Race | 21 | 11 | 0 |
| Islander | 10 | 10 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 23.94%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,353 | $57,625 | $40,536 |
| Graduate Degree | $50,278 | $54,286 | $34,063 |
| High School Graduate | $26,144 | $32,045 | $17,548 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $11,458 |
| Overall | $30,330 | $37,909 | $27,759 |
| Some College | $32,389 | $26,750 | $35,154 |
$30,330
Average Earnings
$37,909
Average Male
$27,759
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.85% of Vandalia township residents speak only English, while 5.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,547 | 1,203 | 21.69% |
| Multiple | 384 | 69 | 17.97% |
| Hispanic | 221 | 10 | 4.52% |
| Black | 32 | 3 | 9.38% |
21.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
21%
Male Poverty Rate
21.27%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Vandalia township is White, with 21.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Vandalia township is Hispanic, with 4.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.66%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29.05% |
| High School | 26.12% |
| Some College | 18.85% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.94% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 47.83% |
| Male Employed | 8.7% |
| Female Employed | 7.44% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,477 | $78,643 |
| Households | $42,417 | $58,492 |
| Married Families | $68,656 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,049 | $33,210 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.8%
Male Marriage Rate
41.6%
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
363
Number of Veterans
357
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 152 |
| Second Gulf War | 100 |
| First Gulf War | 63 |
| Korea | 28 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 102 |
| 65 to 74 | 92 |
| 75+ | 81 |
| 18 to 34 | 46 |
| 35 to 54 | 42 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 327 | 6.92% |
| 2+ Races | 36 | 9.81% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 8.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.41%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.2%
Labor Force Participation
50%
Employment Rate
4.2%
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
77.22%
Born in Vandalia township
97.93%
Native Born
2.07%
Foreign Born
0.09%
Non Citizen
1.97%
Naturalized
97.93% of Vandalia township residents were born in the United States, with 77.22% having been born in Illinois. 0.09% 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 | 6,013 | -35 | -0.58% |
| 2028 | 6,048 | -35 | -0.58% |
| 2027 | 6,083 | -35 | -0.57% |
| 2026 | 6,118 | -35 | -0.57% |
| 2025 | 6,153 | -35 | -0.57% |
| 2024 | 6,188 | -35 | -0.56% |
| 2023 | 6,223 | -35 | -0.56% |
| 2022 | 6,258 | -54 | -0.86% |
| 2021 | 6,312 | -22 | -0.35% |
| 2020 | 6,334 | -42 | -0.66% |
| 2019 | 6,376 | -16 | -0.25% |
| 2018 | 6,392 | -57 | -0.88% |
| 2017 | 6,449 | -17 | -0.26% |
| 2016 | 6,466 | -80 | -1.22% |
| 2015 | 6,546 | -10 | -0.15% |
| 2014 | 6,556 | -47 | -0.71% |
| 2013 | 6,603 | 6 | 0.09% |
| 2012 | 6,597 | -39 | -0.59% |
| 2011 | 6,636 | 11 | 0.17% |
| 2010 | 6,625 | 0 | 0% |