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, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,140

Median Agei

40.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

81.1%2,548

Black

8.6%269

Two or More

6.4%201

Hispanic/Latino

3.1%96

Asian

0.4%13

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.3%8

Other

0.2%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

11.3%274

High School Diploma

33.5%812

Some College (<1 yr)

10.9%263

Some College (1+ yr)

14.7%355

Associate's Degree

6%145

Bachelor's Degree

4%96

Master's Degree

3.2%78

Professional Degree

0.7%18

HS or Higher

84.3%

BA or Higher

7.9%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$197,000

Median Renti

$882

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63.6%4,143

Renter-Occupied

36.4%2,367

Total Units

6,819

Homeownership

63.6%

Vacancy Rate

4.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.3%95

$50K–$100K

7.4%308

$100K–$150K

17.2%713

$150K–$200K

24.7%1,022

$200K–$300K

27.6%1,144

$300K–$500K

19.1%793

$500K–$1M

1.4%59

$1M+

0.2%9

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

645

$750–$1,000

897

$1,000–$1,250

594

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%11

2010–2019

0.1%7

2000–2009

4.1%280

1990–1999

12.4%844

1980–1989

13%888

1970–1979

28.2%1,922

1960–1969

19.4%1,324

1950–1959

16.8%1,146

1940–1949

1.7%115

1939 or earlier

4.1%282

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

56.9%3,705

Electricity

38.9%2,532

Bottled/LP Gas

1.9%123

Fuel Oil

1.7%112

Other

0.4%27

No Fuel

0.2%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$73,275

Mean Household Incomei

$92,680

Per Capita Incomei

$41,556

Poverty Ratei

8.9%

Unemploymenti

3.6%

Labor Forcei

8,171

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.4%219

$10K–$15K

3.9%254

$15K–$20K

2.5%160

$20K–$25K

4.2%275

$25K–$30K

5.5%356

$30K–$35K

3.8%248

$35K–$40K

2.3%151

$40K–$45K

3.3%214

$45K–$50K

5.1%330

$50K–$60K

6.1%398

$60K–$75K

11%719

$75K–$100K

12.1%789

$100K–$125K

12.6%822

$125K–$150K

6.2%405

$150K–$200K

10.3%670

$200K+

7.7%500

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

7,763

Avg. Commutei

21.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

7,789

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

906(8% of civilian adults)