Vandalia Population

1850–2026

14,977

2026 projection

1.5% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal 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.
202614,977-370.25%
202515,014+630.42%
202414,951+530.36%
202314,898-100.07%
202214,908-1380.92%
202115,046-1631.07%
202015,209+120.08%
201915,197-60.04%
201815,20300.00%
201715,203-10.01%

Showing 10 of 32 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Vandalia has a population change lower than Montgomery County, Ohio, and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Ohio+0.9%
  • Montgomery County+0.5%
  • Vandalia−0.6%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Vandalia Demographics

39.6median age

Median age

Female39.9 yrs
Male37.9 yrs

Adults

11,442
2,740 seniors (65+) · 24% of adults8,702 other adults

Sex

Female 51.9% · 7,810Male 48.1% · 7,243

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 151 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

$73,275median household income

Median household income

$73,275

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$56,254

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

9%

About 1 in 11 residents

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

Vandalia Marital Status

50% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married50%52%49%
Never married27%30%25%
Divorced14%13%14%
Widowed8%4%12%
Separated<1%<1%<1%

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