Vandalia, MO is a small town located in northeast Missouri with a population of 3,541 people and a population density of 1,558 people per square mile. The area has plenty to offer in terms of businesses, year-round outdoor activities, organizations, and local sporting events/teams. There are several shops and restaurants in the downtown area such as Vandalia Antique Mall, The Station Restaurant & Lounge, and T & T Drive In. There are plenty of outdoor activities such as camping at Mark Twain Lake State Park, fishing trips on the nearby Mississippi River, or taking a walk along one of the many trails located within the city limits. Organizations like Vandalia Community Foundation host fundraising events throughout the year that bring together locals for various causes. Lastly, there are several athletic teams including Vandalia High School's football team and youngsters can join Little League baseball teams at one of the two local parks. All in all, Vandalia is an inviting small town with something for everyone!
The population in Vandalia is 3,541. There are 1,578 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Vandalia is 36.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Vandalia is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Vandalia
- 36.5% are married
- 19.8% are divorced
- 28.5% are married with children
- 17.6% have children, but are single
Race in Vandalia
- 80.7% are White
- 13.2% are Black
- 0.7% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 4.3% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander