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Vermillion Micro

Vermillion, SD · 1 counties · 14,967 residents · 412.022 sq mi
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Vermillion has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,447. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 49% 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 $168,100. At a median age of 25.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 25.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,967
+11%since 2000
from 13,537 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
36 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 33 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
25.1
+1%since 2000
from 24.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,447
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,535 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,300
+110%since 2000
from $14,452 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,100
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$726
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $440 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 54.4% in 2000
48.9% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+22%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(12,498)
Black0.9%(128)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(120)
Asian1.9%(262)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.5%(1,291)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(12,655)
Black1.6%(235)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(458)
Asian2.4%(361)
Other5.6%(843)
Diversity Score29.8%(4,462)
Segregation Score15.8%(2,371)
Diversity Score
30
+213%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
16
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.9%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 38.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
22.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+18%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.6%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−83.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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1 component county

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vermillion, SD?

Vermillion, SD has about 14,967 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vermillion, SD?

The typical household in Vermillion, SD earns about $51,447 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vermillion, SD expensive?

In Vermillion, SD, the median home is worth about $168,100, and the typical rent is about $726 a month.

How educated are people in Vermillion, SD?

About 48.9% of adults age 25 and over in Vermillion, SD hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vermillion, SD?

About 20.8% of people in Vermillion, SD live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vermillion, SD grown since 1990?

Yes, Vermillion, SD has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,781 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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