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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Vermillion

South Dakota · 9,765 residents · 4.661 sq mi
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Vermillion has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,095. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $73,300. At a median age of 23.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 32% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 23.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,765
−3%since 1990
from 10,034 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,095 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 2,153 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
23.9
+6%since 1990
from 22.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
10K10K11K11K12K1990201020202024Vermillion
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,095
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,478 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,909
+67%since 1990
from $8,342 in 1990
US average: $21,522
26.2%
−4.5 ptssince 1990
from 30.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$73,300
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$436
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $286 in 1990
US average: $602
46.2%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 46.0% in 1990
53.8% rent
3.0
−3%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(9,418)
Black0.4%(40)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(111)
Asian1.8%(176)
Diversity Score17%(1,708)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(8,828)
Black1.2%(121)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(104)
Asian2.4%(238)
Diversity Score12%(1,175)
12
−29%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

45.4%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 44.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.7%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 86.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
21.2%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 24.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.6 min
−6%since 1990
from 14.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vermillion, South Dakota?

Vermillion, South Dakota has about 9,765 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Vermillion, South Dakota?

The typical household in Vermillion, South Dakota earns about $24,095 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vermillion, South Dakota expensive?

In Vermillion, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $73,300, and the typical rent is about $436 a month.

How educated are people in Vermillion, South Dakota?

About 45.4% of adults age 25 and over in Vermillion, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vermillion, South Dakota?

About 26.2% of people in Vermillion, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vermillion, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Vermillion, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 269 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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