Vandalia, IL Demographics

A map of Vandalia's Population by Race

Vandalia, Illinois has an estimated population of 5,796, a large decrease from the 7,458 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.5% White, 9.8% Black, 6.5% Hispanic, 4.1% Multiracial, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Vandalia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Vandalia has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Vandalia, that probability was 35.4% in 2020 and 36.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Vandalia is ranked the 313th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Vandalia was ranked the 276th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Vandalia's White Population

4,550 residents of Vandalia, or 78.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Vandalia is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Vandalia ranks 1126th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vandalia's White population has declined by an estimated 23.2%. White residents' share of Vandalia's population has decreased from 79.4% to 78.5%.

Vandalia is more White than neighboring Bingham (58.7% White). Vandalia is less White than neighboring Brownstown (83.2% White), Mulberry Grove (83.4% White), Ramsey (89.6% White), and Vernon (97.1% White).

Vandalia's Black Population

568 residents of Vandalia, or 9.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Vandalia is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Vandalia ranks 135th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vandalia's Black population has declined by an estimated 24.0%. Black residents' share of Vandalia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 9.8%.

Vandalia is more Black than neighboring Brownstown (0% Black), Mulberry Grove (1.3% Black), Ramsey (2.1% Black), Bingham (0% Black), and Vernon (0% Black).

Vandalia's Asian Population

11 residents of Vandalia, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Vandalia is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Vandalia ranks 650th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vandalia's Asian population has declined by an estimated 69.4%. Asian residents' share of Vandalia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Vandalia is more Asian than neighboring Brownstown (0% Asian), Mulberry Grove (0% Asian), Ramsey (0% Asian), and Bingham (0% Asian). Vandalia is less Asian than neighboring Vernon (1.4% Asian).

Vandalia's Hispanic Population

375 residents of Vandalia, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Vandalia is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Vandalia ranks 388th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vandalia's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 27.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Vandalia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.5%.

Vandalia is more Hispanic than neighboring Brownstown (0.6% Hispanic), Mulberry Grove (3.1% Hispanic), Ramsey (4.9% Hispanic), and Vernon (0% Hispanic). Vandalia is less Hispanic than neighboring Bingham (34.9% Hispanic).

Vandalia's Native American/Other Population

53 residents of Vandalia, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Vandalia is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Vandalia ranks 117th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vandalia's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 32.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Vandalia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Vandalia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ramsey (0.5% Native American/Other), Bingham (0% Native American/Other), and Vernon (0% Native American/Other). Vandalia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Brownstown (1% Native American/Other), and Mulberry Grove (1% Native American/Other).

Vandalia's Multiracial Population

239 residents of Vandalia, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Vandalia is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Vandalia ranks 1214th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vandalia's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 49.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Vandalia's population has increased from 2.1% to 4.1%.

Vandalia is more Multiracial than neighboring Ramsey (2.8% Multiracial), and Vernon (1.4% Multiracial). Vandalia is less Multiracial than neighboring Brownstown (15.2% Multiracial), Mulberry Grove (11.1% Multiracial), and Bingham (6.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.