Vermillion is a city located in Clay County South Dakota. Vermillion has a 2024 population of 12,108. Vermillion is currently growing at a rate of 0.81% annually and its population has increased by 3.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,720 in 2020.
The average household income in Vermillion is $63,858 with a poverty rate of 25.1%. The median age in Vermillion is 22.9 years: 23.4 years for males, and 22.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Vermillion was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,079 | 85.42% |
| Native American | 569 | 4.82% |
| Asian | 446 | 3.78% |
| Two or more races | 367 | 3.11% |
| Black or African American | 301 | 2.55% |
| Other race | 25 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.11% |
White
Native American
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,215 | 2.25 | 42.7 | 57.3 |
| Non Family | 2,483 | 1.58 | 18.2 | 81.8 |
| Married | 1,354 | 3.03 | 83.7 | 16.3 |
| Female | 295 | 3.64 | 56.9 | 43.1 |
| Male | 83 | 4.64 | 55.4 | 44.6 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
42.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 226 | 4.52% |
| Associates Degree | 307 | 6.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,244 | 24.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,284 | 25.7% |
| High School Graduate | 1,149 | 22.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 118 | 2.36% |
| Some College | 669 | 13.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,477 | 4,205 | 2,271 |
| Native American | 177 | 136 | 63 |
| 2+ Races | 154 | 137 | 68 |
| Hispanic | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Black | 84 | 84 | 35 |
| Asian | 80 | 66 | 66 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,444 | $50,547 | $40,726 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,853 | $68,911 | $58,500 |
| High School Graduate | $31,287 | $44,662 | $27,517 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,009 | $28,750 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,034 | $50,379 | $37,194 |
| Some College | $38,708 | $55,900 | $35,920 |
$46,034
Average Earnings
$50,379
Average Male
$37,194
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.78% of Vermillion residents speak only English, while 6.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.16% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,975 | 1,890 | 23.7% |
| Asian | 405 | 255 | 62.96% |
| Black | 264 | 120 | 45.45% |
| Native | 521 | 68 | 13.05% |
| Multiple | 298 | 44 | 14.77% |
| Other | 6 | 6 | 100% |
25.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.6%
Male Poverty Rate
25.62%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Vermillion is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Vermillion is Native, with 13.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 48.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.73%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.69% |
| High School | 13.22% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.09% |
| Some College | 12.01% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 65.09% |
| Male Unemployed | 51.74% |
| Female Employed | 20.66% |
| Male Employed | 18.02% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $95,200 | $98,076 |
| Households | $52,815 | $63,858 |
| Married Families | $105,329 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,750 | $38,782 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
26.7%
Male Marriage Rate
28.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
423
Number of Veterans
407
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 140 |
| First Gulf War | 90 |
| Vietnam | 83 |
| Korea | 63 |
| World War II | 12 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 126 |
| 65 to 74 | 107 |
| 35 to 54 | 105 |
| 18 to 34 | 56 |
| 55 to 64 | 29 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 377 | 4.37% |
| Black | 30 | 13.27% |
| Native American | 16 | 5.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.1%
Labor Force Participation
60.7%
Employment Rate
10.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
48.7%
Born in Vermillion
94.58%
Native Born
5.42%
Foreign Born
4.2%
Non Citizen
1.22%
Naturalized
94.58% of Vermillion residents were born in the United States, with 48.7% having been born in South Dakota. 4.2% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 12,593 | 97 | 0.78% |
| 2028 | 12,496 | 97 | 0.78% |
| 2027 | 12,399 | 97 | 0.79% |
| 2026 | 12,302 | 97 | 0.79% |
| 2025 | 12,205 | 97 | 0.8% |
| 2024 | 12,108 | 97 | 0.81% |
| 2023 | 12,011 | 80 | 0.67% |
| 2022 | 11,931 | 82 | 0.69% |
| 2021 | 11,849 | 129 | 1.1% |
| 2020 | 11,720 | 787 | 7.2% |
| 2019 | 10,933 | 182 | 1.69% |
| 2018 | 10,751 | -75 | -0.69% |
| 2017 | 10,826 | 73 | 0.68% |
| 2016 | 10,753 | 153 | 1.44% |
| 2015 | 10,600 | -71 | -0.67% |
| 2014 | 10,671 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2013 | 10,672 | -92 | -0.85% |
| 2012 | 10,764 | 79 | 0.74% |
| 2011 | 10,685 | 131 | 1.24% |
| 2010 | 10,554 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,765 | -269 | -2.68% |
| 1990 | 10,034 | -102 | -1.01% |
| 1980 | 10,136 | 1,008 | 11.04% |
| 1970 | 9,128 | 3,026 | 49.59% |
| 1960 | 6,102 | 765 | 14.33% |
| 1950 | 5,337 | 2,013 | 60.56% |
| 1940 | 3,324 | 474 | 16.63% |
| 1930 | 2,850 | 260 | 10.04% |
| 1920 | 2,590 | 1,090 | 72.67% |
| 1900 | 1,500 | -11,093 | -88.09% |