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Vandalia, OH

CSADayton-Springfield-Kettering MSADayton-Kettering-Beavercreek#13/41 Population

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

15,053population

39.6median age

This community is a community of 15,053 with a median age of 39.6. The population is predominantly White (87.6%) with a significant Two or More community (4.4%). Median household income is $73,275. 96% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 29.2% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 63.6%, with a median home value of $197,000.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

87.6%13,181

Two or More

4.4%662

Black

3.2%485

Asian

2.3%341

Hispanic/Latino

2.1%316

Other

0.5%68

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.2%436

High School Diploma

27.9%2,885

Some College (<1 yr)

10%1,032

Some College (1+ yr)

13.3%1,377

Associate's Degree

11.3%1,173

Bachelor's Degree

19%1,969

Master's Degree

9.4%971

Professional Degree

0.6%58

Doctorate

0.2%22

HS or Higher

96%

BA or Higher

29.2%

Graduate+

10.2%

Housingi

$197,000median home value

$882median rent

63.6%homeownership

6,819total units

4.5%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 63.6%

Renter 36.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.3%95

$50K–$100K

7.4%308

$100K–$150K

17.2%713

$150K–$200K

24.7%1,022

$200K–$300K

27.6%1,144

$300K–$500K

19.1%793

$500K–$1M

1.4%59

$1M+

0.2%9

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

645

$750–$1,000

897

$1,000–$1,250

594

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%11

2010–2019

0.1%7

2000–2009

4.1%280

1990–1999

12.4%844

1980–1989

13%888

1970–1979

28.2%1,922

1960–1969

19.4%1,324

1950–1959

16.8%1,146

1940–1949

1.7%115

1939 or earlier

4.1%282

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

56.9%3,705

Electricity

38.9%2,532

Bottled/LP Gas

1.9%123

Fuel Oil

1.7%112

Other

0.4%27

No Fuel

0.2%11

Household Economyi

$73,275median household income

$41,556per capita income

8.9%poverty rate

3.6%unemployment

8,171labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.4%219

$10K–$15K

3.9%254

$15K–$20K

2.5%160

$20K–$25K

4.2%275

$25K–$30K

5.5%356

$30K–$35K

3.8%248

$35K–$40K

2.3%151

$40K–$45K

3.3%214

$45K–$50K

5.1%330

$50K–$60K

6.1%398

$60K–$75K

11%719

$75K–$100K

12.1%789

$100K–$125K

12.6%822

$125K–$150K

6.2%405

$150K–$200K

10.3%670

$200K+

7.7%500

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

151

Residentsi

222

Avg. Tenant Renti

$375/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers6 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8112 homes96% occupied$375/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $73,275/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

79%

Very low income$22K–$37K/yr

20%

Low income$37K–$59K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

81% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

28% of subsidized households are minority

22% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

70% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5183.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

132

United Kingdom

India

Canada

Poland

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

7,763

Avg. Commutei

21.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

7,789

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

906(8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.1%Insured

4.9%Uninsured

Vandalia, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026