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 |
| Altitude : | 459 feet / 140 meters |
| Establishment : | November 11, 1859 (166 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 11:44:07 (5th December 2025) |
| Postal code : | 62471 |
| Density : | 188 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.7% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Vandalia is located at 38°57'38"N 89°5'37"W (38.9606000, -89.0936800).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Vandalia decreased by 5.7% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,042 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,241 | 2.75% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,105 | -1.91% | 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 | -4.57% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,748 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,700 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,683 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,662 | -0.32% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Vandalia
1 Kaskaskia Dragon
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2 Madonna of the Trail Monument
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Other Places in Vandalia
1 City Hall
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2 Vandalia City Hall
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Schools in Vandalia
College & universities near Vandalia, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145372 | Greenville University | Greenville (IL) | 62246 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Vandalia, IL
| 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 |
Post offices near Vandalia
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Vandalia Post Office | Vandalia (IL) | 62471 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- 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.
- Vandalia , Michigan village in Penn Township, Cass County, Michigan, USA with a population of 281 people.
Other cities in Fayette County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fayette County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Avena | 1,924 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Saint Elmo | 1,367 | City in Illinois |
| Ramsey | 1,003 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| La Clede | 881 | Township in Fayette County, Illinois |
| Brownstown | 733 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Sefton | 567 | Township in Fayette County, Illinois |
| Pittsburg | 549 | Village in Illinois |
| Farina | 495 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Wilberton | 489 | Township in Fayette County, Illinois |
| Shafter | 478 | Township in Fayette County, Illinois |
| Saint Peter | 338 | Human settlement in Fayette County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Bingham | 77 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Vandalia distances to largest Illinois cities
