Vandalia, IL

City

Demographics of Vandalia

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

14.0%

Households with Children

23.9%

School Enrollment K-12

375

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.9%
School Age (5-17): 9.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 25.1%
Working Age (35-54): 27.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 15.0%
Seniors (65+): 18.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 14.7%
High School / GED: 45.1%
Some College or Associate's: 26.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 14.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 10.7%
Single Parents: 13.2%
Couples & Adults: 25.6%
Living Alone: 50.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 78.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 6.5%
Asian: 0.2%
Black or African American: 9.8%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.7%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 82.4%
Puerto Rican: 5.9%
Cuban: 3.5%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 8.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 28.7%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 71.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 83.1%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 16.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 75.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 22.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 96.5%
Spanish: 1.9%
European & Indo-European: 1.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.3%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.0%
Elementary (1-4): 1.5%
Middle School (5-8): 4.0%
High School (9-12): 3.1%
College / Graduate: 3.1%
Not Enrolled: 86.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Nearby Neighborhoods in Vandalia

Sefton / Twin Churches

Hagarstown / Augsburg

Wilberton / Saint Peter

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources