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Vermillion County

Indiana · 16,212 residents · 256.894 sq mi
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Vermillion County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,904. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $77,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,212
−3%since 2000
from 16,788 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
63 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 65 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.9
+8%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K16K17K17K1990201020202024Vermillion County
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,904
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,837 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,178
+19%since 2000
from $18,579 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$564
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $378 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.4%
−32.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
22.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+7%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(16,454)
Black0.3%(44)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(107)
Asian0.1%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(428)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(15,862)
Black0.1%(21)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(130)
Asian0.2%(31)
Other1.2%(197)
Diversity Score5.7%(929)
Diversity Score
6
+125%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+63%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.8%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.2%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vermillion County, Indiana?

Vermillion County, Indiana has about 16,212 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vermillion County, Indiana?

The typical household in Vermillion County, Indiana earns about $41,904 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vermillion County, Indiana expensive?

In Vermillion County, Indiana, the median home is worth about $77,000, and the typical rent is about $564 a month.

How educated are people in Vermillion County, Indiana?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Vermillion County, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vermillion County, Indiana?

About 14.7% of people in Vermillion County, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vermillion County, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Vermillion County, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 561 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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