Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Vandalia, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

366

Median Agei

26.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

64.8%237

Black

19.1%70

Hispanic/Latino

7.9%29

Asian

6%22

Other

1.1%4

Two or More

0.8%3

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.1%2

High School Diploma

31.6%59

Some College (<1 yr)

7%13

Some College (1+ yr)

11.8%22

Associate's Degree

10.2%19

Bachelor's Degree

6.4%12

Professional Degree

1.1%2

HS or Higher

69%

BA or Higher

7.5%

Graduate+

1.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$77,500

Median Renti

$1,217

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

69%78

Renter-Occupied

31%35

Total Units

131

Homeownership

69%

Vacancy Rate

13.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

15.4%12

$50K–$100K

50%39

$100K–$150K

12.8%10

$150K–$200K

16.7%13

$200K–$300K

5.1%4

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

3.1%4

2000–2009

3.8%5

1990–1999

1.5%2

1980–1989

4.6%6

1970–1979

11.5%15

1960–1969

6.1%8

1950–1959

10.7%14

1940–1949

16.8%22

1939 or earlier

42%55

Heating Fuel

Bottled/LP Gas

54.9%62

Electricity

14.2%16

Utility Gas

13.3%15

Fuel Oil

11.5%13

Wood

3.5%4

Other

2.7%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$70,268

Mean Household Incomei

$78,120

Per Capita Incomei

$23,554

Poverty Ratei

3.8%

Unemploymenti

13%

Labor Forcei

131

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.8%2

$10K–$15K

0.9%1

$15K–$20K

5.3%6

$20K–$25K

2.7%3

$25K–$30K

8.8%10

$30K–$35K

2.7%3

$35K–$40K

6.2%7

$40K–$45K

1.8%2

$45K–$50K

0.9%1

$50K–$60K

11.5%13

$60K–$75K

18.6%21

$75K–$100K

20.4%23

$100K–$125K

5.3%6

$150K–$200K

9.7%11

$200K+

3.5%4

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

114

Avg. Commutei

30.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

4(1.9% of civilian adults)