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Vandalia, MO


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Vandalia, Missouri

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.

The People and Families of 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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Vandalia had a median family income of $33,819.

Political Inclinations

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.

Vandalia Housing

An estimated 75% of living spaces in Vandalia are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

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.

High Points

Vandalia strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Vandalia Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 9%Vandalia Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Vandalia, MO

Comparing Vandalia to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens99
Female Share of the Population97
Age of the Population89
Racial Diversity89
Children Under 5 Years Old43
Well-Paid Single Men45
Male Share of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married23
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults55
People in Middle Class or Better34
People Above Poverty33
Median Family Income34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work910
Public Transportation Use22
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Affordability of Rents87
Housing Recently Built43
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime77
Low Violent Crime33
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