Vandalia, Illinois
Vandalia: township in Fayette County, Illinois.
About
Vandalia is a township located in the county of Fayette in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,042 and a population density of 199 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,662 inhabitants.
The township was created 166 years ago in 1859.
Quick Facts about Vandalia
| Population | 6,662 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Fayette County |
| Area | 35.37 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.9606,-89.0937 |
| Altitude | 459 feet / 140 meters |
| Establishment | November 09, 1859 (166 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 08:36:35 (23rd September 2026) |
| Postal code | 62471 |
| Density | 188 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.4% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 74℉ Mostly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Vandalia is located at 38°57'38"N 89°5'37"W (38.9606000, -89.0936800).
Vandalia map
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Weather
Mostly cloudy. High near 74, with temperatures falling to around 70 in the afternoon. North wind 5 to 9 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Vandalia decreased by 5.4% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,042 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,241 | 2.83% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,105 | -1.88% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,124 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,111 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,074 | -0.52% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,765 | -4.37% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,748 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,700 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,683 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,662 | -0.31% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Vandalia
1Kaskaskia Dragon
2401-2599 Progress W Dr, Vandalia, IL 62471, United States View details
Phone: +16182839700 | Website available
2Madonna of the Trail Monument
399 W Gallatin St, Vandalia, IL 62471, United States View details
Website available
Services and Civic Places in Vandalia
1City Hall
S 5th St, Vandalia, IL 62471 View details
2Vandalia City Hall
431 W Gallatin St, Vandalia, IL 62471 View details
Phone: +16182831197 | Website available
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Vandalia, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145372 | Greenville University | Greenville (IL) | 62246 |
Nearby Transit Stations (9)
Rail and bus stations connected to Vandalia, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEN | Centralia station | 108 East Broadway | RAIL |
| EFG | Effingham | 401 West National Ave. | RAIL |
| MVI | Mt. Vernon, IL | 102 Potomac Boulevard | BUS |
| CRV | Carlinville | 128 Alton Rd. | RAIL |
| MAT | Mattoon station | 1718 Broadway Ave. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Vandalia.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Vandalia Post Office | Vandalia (IL) | 62471 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Vandalia, Ohio city in Illinois. with a population of 14,987 people.
- Vandalia, Missouri city in Audrain and Ralls Counties, Missouri, USA. with a population of 3,496 people.
Distance to Other Cities
Vandalia distances to largest Illinois cities