Vandalia, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Bond County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,041
Population
741/sq mi density
$43,184
Median Income
$23,708 per capita
$88,800
Home Value
$133,370 Zillow
$738
Median Rent
25.0% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
41
Violent Crime/100K
1,187 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$43,184 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,800 home value, $738/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
41 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
6,041
Census 2023
Population Density
741
per square mile
Land Area
8.1
square miles (21.0 km²)
Median Age
42.9 yrs
10% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
56.7%
Male
43.3%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 79.7% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 11.4% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 5.8% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.1% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
79.7%
Black
11.4%
Hispanic
5.8%
Asian
0.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 92.6% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 7.5% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
92.6%
Spanish
7.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
3.7%
Veterans
5.0%
17% below US avg (6%)
Disability
18.7%
44% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
88.8%
3% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
11.2%
30% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.431
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 6,041 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 741 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 8.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 42.9 years |
Gender
| Male | 56.7% |
| Female | 43.3% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 79.7% |
| Black or African American | 11.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.8% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
Language
| English Only | 92.6% |
| Spanish | 7.5% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 3.7% |
| Veterans | 5.0% |
| Disability | 18.7% |
| Health Insurance | 88.8% |
| Uninsured | 11.2% |
| Broadband Access | 81.8% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.431 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |