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Vandalia, Missouri, in Audrain county, is 51 miles NE of Columbia, Missouri (center to center) and 80 miles NW of St. Louis, Missouri. As of the year 2000 census, 2,529 people lived in Vandalia.
In Vandalia, about 54% of adults are married. Vandalia is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in the city; the city has more single adults than most places of its size.
In Vandalia, females are somewhat more common than males. If you spend a lot of time in the city, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.
In 2000, Vandalia had a median family income of $33,819.
Vandalia residents donated more money ($2,250) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.
An estimated 75% of living spaces in Vandalia are occupied by their owners, not by renters.
In Vandalia, 96% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the city is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). You might spend less time in the car if you live in Vandalia; people report shorter commutes than most.
Comparing Vandalia to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):
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| Male Share of the Population | ![]() | ![]() |
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| College Educated Adults | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Working at Home | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Low Property Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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