Vandalia, OH Demographics

A map of Vandalia's Population by Race

Vandalia, Ohio has an estimated population of 15,053, a slight decrease from the 15,209 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.6% White, 4.4% Multiracial, 3.2% Black, 2.3% Asian, 2.1% Hispanic, and 0.5% Native American/Other. 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 considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Ohio 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 28.3% in 2020 and 22.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Vandalia is ranked the 120th most populous place in Ohio, out of 1,265 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 120th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Vandalia's White Population

13,181 residents of Vandalia, or 87.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Vandalia is considerably higher than in Ohio overall, where 75.8% of the population is White. Vandalia ranks 1029th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vandalia's White population has grown by an estimated 2.9%. White residents' share of Vandalia's population has increased from 84.2% to 87.6%.

Vandalia is more White than neighboring Shiloh (32.2% White), Huber Heights (71% White), Fort McKinley (12.7% White), and Dayton (49.9% White). Vandalia is less White than neighboring Tipp City (92.6% White).

Vandalia's Black Population

485 residents of Vandalia, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Vandalia is lower than in Ohio overall, where 12% of the population is Black. Vandalia ranks 158th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vandalia's Black population has declined by an estimated 53.1%. Black residents' share of Vandalia's population has decreased from 6.8% to 3.2%.

Vandalia is more Black than neighboring Tipp City (0.3% Black). Vandalia is less Black than neighboring Shiloh (60.8% Black), Huber Heights (14.2% Black), Fort McKinley (69.4% Black), and Dayton (37.6% Black).

Vandalia's Asian Population

341 residents of Vandalia, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Vandalia is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Vandalia ranks 215th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vandalia's Asian population has grown by an estimated 43.9%. Asian residents' share of Vandalia's population has increased from 1.6% to 2.3%.

Vandalia is more Asian than neighboring Shiloh (0.2% Asian), Fort McKinley (0% Asian), and Dayton (1.3% Asian). Vandalia is less Asian than neighboring Huber Heights (3.5% Asian).

Vandalia's Hispanic Population

316 residents of Vandalia, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Vandalia is slightly lower than in Ohio overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Vandalia ranks 615th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vandalia's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Vandalia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Vandalia is more Hispanic than neighboring Tipp City (1% Hispanic), and Fort McKinley (1.7% Hispanic). Vandalia is less Hispanic than neighboring Shiloh (2.5% Hispanic), Huber Heights (5.5% Hispanic), and Dayton (5.7% Hispanic).

Vandalia's Native American/Other Population

68 residents of Vandalia, or 0.5% 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 Ohio overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Vandalia ranks 666th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vandalia's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 9.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Vandalia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Vandalia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Shiloh (0.4% Native American/Other), Huber Heights (0.2% Native American/Other), Tipp City (0% Native American/Other), and Fort McKinley (0% Native American/Other). Vandalia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dayton (0.6% Native American/Other).

Vandalia's Multiracial Population

662 residents of Vandalia, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Vandalia is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Vandalia ranks 286th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vandalia's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 12.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Vandalia's population has decreased from 5.0% to 4.4%.

Vandalia is more Multiracial than neighboring Shiloh (3.9% Multiracial), and Tipp City (3.8% Multiracial). Vandalia is less Multiracial than neighboring Huber Heights (5.5% Multiracial), Fort McKinley (16.2% Multiracial), and Dayton (4.8% 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.