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Vermillion

South Dakota · 11,695 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 $43,750. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $158,800. At a median age of 23.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 27% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 23.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,695
+20%since 2000
from 9,765 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,509 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 2,095 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
23.0
−4%since 2000
from 23.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K10K11K11K12K1990201020202024Vermillion
202412K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,750
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,095 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,684
+106%since 2000
from $13,909 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.2%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,800
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$727
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $436 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
40.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 46.2% in 2000
60.0% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+19%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(8,828)
Black1.2%(121)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(104)
Asian2.4%(238)
Other0%
Diversity Score12%(1,175)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(9,555)
Black2%(229)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(428)
Asian3%(351)
Other6.6%(772)
Diversity Score35.2%(4,122)
Diversity Score
35
+193%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.9%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 45.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
26.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.6 min
+7%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.0%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−82.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vermillion, South Dakota?

Vermillion, South Dakota has about 11,695 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Vermillion, South Dakota earns about $43,750 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 $158,800, and the typical rent is about $727 a month.

How educated are people in Vermillion, South Dakota?

About 53.9% 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 26.4% of people in Vermillion, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vermillion, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Vermillion, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,661 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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