State
County
Land Area (mi²)
12.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,209.90/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.19%
Growth Since 2010
-2.01%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Vandalia is a city located in Montgomery County Ohio. With a 2020 population of 14,939, it is the 118th largest city in Ohio and the 2321st largest city in the United States . Vandalia is currently declining at a rate of -0.19% annually and its population has decreased by -2.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,246 in 2010. Vandalia reached it's highest population of 15,260 in 2010. Spanning over 12 miles, Vandalia has a population density of 1,210 people per square mile.
The average household income in Vandalia is $76,688 with a poverty rate of 8.05%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $721 per month, and the median house value is $143,200. The median age in Vandalia is 41 years, 38.7 years for males, and 44.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Vandalia was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,751 | 91.40% |
| Black or African American | 717 | 4.77% |
| Two or More Races | 331 | 2.20% |
| Asian | 165 | 1.10% |
| Some Other Race | 61 | 0.41% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 20 | 0.13% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,725 | 2.21 | 58.5 |
| Non Family | 2,815 | 1.19 | 38.7 |
| Married | 2,795 | 3.03 | 82.6 |
| Female | 871 | 2.61 | 37.9 |
| Male | 244 | 3.28 | 85.2 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 218 | 2.05% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 579 | 5.43% |
| High School Graduate | 3,207 | 30.09% |
| Some College | 2,704 | 25.37% |
| Associates Degree | 1,303 | 12.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,824 | 17.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 823 | 7.72% |
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,776 | 9,098 | 2,526 |
| Black | 519 | 480 | 80 |
| Asian | 136 | 105 | 17 |
| 2+ Races | 125 | 84 | 10 |
| Hispanic | 75 | 75 | |
| Other Race | 33 | 25 | 14 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 42.42%.
$42,755
Average Earnings
$49,962
Average Male
$37,238
Average Female
96.32% of Vandalia residents speak only English, while 3.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 1.92% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,482 | 1,085 | 8.05% |
| Multiple | 331 | 75 | 22.66% |
| Black | 676 | 34 | 5.03% |
8.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.34%
Male Poverty Rate
8.73%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Vandalia is Multiple, with 22.66% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Vandalia is Black, with 5.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.30%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.64%.
47.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.3%
Male Marriage Rate
44.2%
Female Marriage Rate
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 35-44.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,025 | 9.32% |
| 2+ Races | 107 | 41.80% |
| Black | 28 | 4.41% |
| Native American | 5 | 25.00% |
3.34%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.53%
Veteran Disability Rate
68.6%
Labor Force Participation
66.7%
Employment Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
96.63%
Native Born
3.37%
Foreign Born
1.38%
Non Citizen
1.99%
Naturalized
96.63% of Vandalia residents were born in the United States, with 78.64% having been born in Ohio. 1.38% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 14,939 | -29 | -0.19% |
| 2020 | 14,968 | -29 | -0.19% |
| 2019 | 14,997 | -29 | -0.19% |
| 2018 | 15,026 | -16 | -0.11% |
| 2017 | 15,042 | -23 | -0.15% |
| 2016 | 15,065 | -22 | -0.15% |
| 2015 | 15,087 | -33 | -0.22% |
| 2014 | 15,120 | -50 | -0.33% |
| 2013 | 15,170 | -28 | -0.18% |
| 2012 | 15,198 | -24 | -0.16% |
| 2011 | 15,222 | -38 | -0.25% |
| 2010 | 15,260 | 657 | 0.44% |
| 2000 | 14,603 | 721 | 0.51% |
| 1990 | 13,882 | 721 | 0.53% |
| 1980 | 13,161 | 2,365 | 2.00% |
| 1970 | 10,796 | 4,454 | 5.46% |
| 1960 | 6,342 | 0.00% |