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Vandalia, IL
City in Fayette County, Illinois.
Population
5,796
Land area
8.1sq mi
People per sq mi
711
ZIP codes
0
Vandalia and its ZIP codes
Vandalia at a glance
- Vandalia is about 3.1 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $45,469 a year, 45% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $98,500 (63% below Illinois) and median rent is $778 a month.
Local data for Vandalia, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Vandalia, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,469
Poverty rate
22.2%
Median home value
$98,500
Median rent
$778/mo
Homeownership
66.5%
Bachelor's or higher
14.0%
Median age
43.9
Average commute
19.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,263), Irish Americans (454), Mexican Americans (309).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fayette County. PPP loans are for Vandalia.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,761
4,954 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,155
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$123M
FY 2026, $5,747 per person
How people get to work
Vandalia, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.7%
- Carpooled4.3%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.0%
- Worked from home7.6%
Average one-way commute: 19.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Vandalia, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
325
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 21°F
43.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Vandalia, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.0%
U.S. 33.3% +8.7 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
19.7%
U.S. 12.8% +6.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.5%
U.S. 11.1% +1.4 pts
Cities near Vandalia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BrownstownVillage | 7.7 mi | 0.8 |
| Mulberry GroveVillage | 10 mi | 1 |
| BinghamVillage | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| RamseyVillage | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| VernonVillage | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| FillmoreVillage | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| St. ElmoCity | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| SmithboroVillage | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| St. PeterVillage | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| PatokaVillage | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| GreenvilleCity | 17 mi | 6.3 |
| HerrickVillage | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| CoffeenCity | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| KeyesportVillage | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| AltamontCity | 19 mi | 1.5 |
| KinmundyCity | 20 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Vandalia, IL in?
- Vandalia is in Fayette County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Vandalia, IL?
- About 5,796 people live in Vandalia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Vandalia?
- Nearby places include Brownstown (7.7 mi), Mulberry Grove (10 mi), Bingham (11 mi), Ramsey (12 mi), Vernon (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023