State
County
Land Area (mi²)
4.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,464.10/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
1.48%
Growth Since 2010
6.46%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
14,244
Vermillion is a city located in Clay County South Dakota. With a 2020 population of 11,254, it is the 11th largest city in South Dakota and the 2864th largest city in the United States . Vermillion is currently growing at a rate of 1.48% annually and its population has increased by 6.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,571 in 2010. Vermillion reached it's highest population of 11,254 in 2021. Spanning over 5 miles, Vermillion has a population density of 2,464 people per square mile.
The average household income in Vermillion is $68,559 with a poverty rate of 28.72%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $740 per month, and the median house value is $159,600. The median age in Vermillion is 23 years, 23.2 years for males, and 22.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Vermillion was:
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 14,244 | 87 | 0.61% |
| 2020 | 14,157 | 87 | 0.61% |
| 2019 | 14,070 | 87 | 0.62% |
| 2018 | 13,983 | -49 | -0.35% |
| 2017 | 14,032 | 99 | 0.71% |
| 2016 | 13,933 | 165 | 1.18% |
| 2015 | 13,768 | -115 | -0.84% |
| 2014 | 13,883 | -13 | -0.09% |
| 2013 | 13,896 | -168 | -1.21% |
| 2012 | 14,064 | 81 | 0.58% |
| 2011 | 13,983 | 155 | 1.11% |
| 2010 | 13,828 | 0.00% |
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,311 | 86.59% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 406 | 3.78% |
| Asian | 402 | 3.74% |
| Two or More Races | 250 | 2.32% |
| Black or African American | 250 | 2.32% |
| Some Other Race | 134 | 1.25% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,895 | 2.2 | 44.3 |
| Non Family | 2,105 | 1.64 | 21.4 |
| Married | 1,399 | 2.84 | 83.4 |
| Female | 342 | 2.94 | 31.3 |
| Male | 49 | 2.84 | 0 |
2.8
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 106 | 2.30% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 118 | 2.56% |
| High School Graduate | 820 | 17.80% |
| Some College | 693 | 15.04% |
| Associates Degree | 217 | 4.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,258 | 27.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,395 | 30.28% |
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,996 | 3,822 | 2,331 |
| Asian | 249 | 199 | 199 |
| Native American | 179 | 179 | 50 |
| 2+ Races | 75 | 75 | 23 |
| Hispanic | 70 | 70 | 46 |
| Black | 52 | 52 | 21 |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 79.92%.
93.12% of Vermillion residents speak only English, while 6.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 2.60% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,318 | 1,887 | 25.79% |
| Native | 368 | 304 | 82.61% |
| Multiple | 223 | 105 | 47.09% |
| Black | 205 | 70 | 34.15% |
| Hispanic | 272 | 65 | 23.90% |
| Other | 102 | 62 | 60.78% |
| Asian | 342 | 61 | 17.84% |
28.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.86%
Male Poverty Rate
29.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Vermillion is Native, with 82.61% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Vermillion is Asian, with 17.84% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.60%. Among those working part-time, it was 52.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.34%.
32.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.0%
Male Marriage Rate
31.3%
Female Marriage Rate
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.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 424 | 5.28% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 1.75% |
4.44%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.25%
Veteran Disability Rate
71.8%
Labor Force Participation
67.3%
Employment Rate
6%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
94.76%
Native Born
5.24%
Foreign Born
4.07%
Non Citizen
1.16%
Naturalized
94.76% of Vermillion residents were born in the United States, with 45.47% having been born in South Dakota. 4.07% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,254 | 164 | 1.48% |
| 2020 | 11,090 | 164 | 1.50% |
| 2019 | 10,926 | 164 | 1.52% |
| 2018 | 10,762 | -45 | -0.42% |
| 2017 | 10,807 | 80 | 0.75% |
| 2016 | 10,727 | 140 | 1.32% |
| 2015 | 10,587 | -72 | -0.68% |
| 2014 | 10,659 | -6 | -0.06% |
| 2013 | 10,665 | -93 | -0.86% |
| 2012 | 10,758 | 79 | 0.74% |
| 2011 | 10,679 | 125 | 1.18% |
| 2010 | 10,554 | 789 | 0.78% |
| 2000 | 9,765 | -269 | -0.27% |
| 1990 | 10,034 | -102 | -0.10% |
| 1980 | 10,136 | 1,008 | 1.05% |
| 1970 | 9,128 | 3,026 | 4.11% |
| 1960 | 6,102 | 765 | 1.35% |
| 1950 | 5,337 | 2,013 | 4.85% |
| 1940 | 3,324 | 474 | 1.55% |
| 1930 | 2,850 | 260 | 0.96% |
| 1920 | 2,590 | 1,090 | 2.77% |
| 1900 | 1,500 | 0.00% |