Demographics & People — Vandalia, Ohio
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 15,100 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~14,900 |
| Median Age | 39.6 |
| Total Households | 6,588 |
| Family Households | 3,679 |
| Average Household Size | 2.27 |
| Diversity Index | 0.2024 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 12,832 |
| Black or African American | 870 |
| Asian | 380 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 330 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 5,144 |
| German | 3,299 |
| Other groups | 2,407 |
| Irish | 2,050 |
| English | 1,676 |
| American | 1,131 |
| Italian | 526 |
| European | 486 |
| Hungarian | 280 |
| Polish | 242 |
Language
| English Only | 13,531 |
| Spanish | 97 |
| Population 5+ | 14,081 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 899 |
| Population 18+ | 11,663 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.2 minutes |
| Work from Home | 10.0% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Vandalia, Ohio.