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 $59,355 with a poverty rate of 16.67%. The median age in Vandalia is 39.7 years: 42.2 years for males, and 38.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Vandalia was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,634 | 77.88% |
| Black or African American | 446 | 13.19% |
| Two or more races | 204 | 6.03% |
| Native American | 56 | 1.66% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.56% |
| Other race | 19 | 0.56% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.12% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 944 | 2.51 | 67.8 | 32.2 |
| Non Family | 448 | 1.2 | 61.8 | 38.2 |
| Married | 292 | 3.59 | 82.9 | 17.1 |
| Female | 129 | 3.81 | 61.2 | 38.8 |
| Male | 75 | 3.97 | 56 | 44 |
3.49
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
67.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 328 | 12.8% |
| Associates Degree | 150 | 5.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 118 | 4.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 85 | 3.32% |
| High School Graduate | 1,169 | 45.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 167 | 6.52% |
| Some College | 545 | 21.27% |
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 | 1,977 | 1,684 | 149 |
| Black | 397 | 280 | 33 |
| 2+ Races | 107 | 77 | 5 |
| Hispanic | 62 | 7 | 0 |
| Native American | 35 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 19 | 19 | 16 |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Islander | 4 | 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 84.21%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $37,407 | $72,321 | $35,972 |
| Graduate Degree | $44,760 | $44,167 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,872 | $40,694 | $21,860 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $12,614 | $33,516 | $10,694 |
| Overall | $29,446 | $40,764 | $21,372 |
| Some College | $22,574 | $32,955 | $15,833 |
$29,446
Average Earnings
$40,764
Average Male
$21,372
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.17% of Vandalia residents speak only English, while 2.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,894 | 259 | 13.67% |
| Multiple | 170 | 76 | 44.71% |
| Native | 49 | 49 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 69 | 49 | 71.01% |
| Black | 216 | 7 | 3.24% |
16.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.17%
Male Poverty Rate
18.2%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Vandalia is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Vandalia is Black, with 3.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.05%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51.44% |
| Some College | 9.88% |
| High School | 8.03% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 89.74% |
| Male Employed | 8.56% |
| Female Employed | 7.43% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,148 | $69,135 |
| Households | $43,654 | $59,355 |
| Married Families | $80,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,360 | $46,319 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
25.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
24.3%
Male Marriage Rate
26.5%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
112
Number of Veterans
93
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 38 |
| Second Gulf War | 30 |
| First Gulf War | 19 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 30 |
| 55 to 64 | 26 |
| 65 to 74 | 26 |
| 75+ | 26 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98 | 4.33% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 10.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.7%
Labor Force Participation
43.3%
Employment Rate
3.3%
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
79.8%
Born in Vandalia
98.17%
Native Born
1.83%
Foreign Born
1.36%
Non Citizen
0.47%
Naturalized
98.17% of Vandalia residents were born in the United States, with 79.8% having been born in Missouri. 1.36% 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 | 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% |