Vermillion is a place where college students are a big part of the character and culture of the town. Small towns have often struggled with declining populations over the past few decades, but the presence of such a large college student population has helped Vermillion to fight this trend. Not only does the college population add spending and jobs to local economy, but it also contributes a very tangible, youthful energy to the town.
For a small city, there is also a high proportion of single, often educated, people living in Vermillion. This is not typical for smaller communities in America, and adds a feeling of vibrancy to Vermillion.
Compared to the rest of the country, citizens of Vermillion spend much less time in their cars: on average, their commute to work is only 16.18 minutes. This also means that noise and pollution levels in the city are less than they would otherwise be.
If knowledge is power, Vermillion is a pretty powerful place. 50.59% of the adults in Vermillion have earned a 4-year college degree, masters degree, MD, law degree, or even PhD. Compare that to the national average of 21.84% for all cities and towns.
The per capita income in Vermillion in 2022 was $24,675, which is low income relative to South Dakota and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $98,700 for a family of four. However, Vermillion contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Vermillion is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Vermillion home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Vermillion residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Vermillion include German, Irish, Norwegian, English, and Danish.
The most common language spoken in Vermillion is English. Other important languages spoken here include Native American languages and Chinese.
