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Vermillion, SD
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Living in Vermillion



Vermillion is a somewhat small city located in the state of South Dakota. With a population of 11,915 people and two associated neighborhoods, Vermillion is the 12th largest community in South Dakota.

Vermillion real estate is some of the most expensive in South Dakota, although Vermillion house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.

Of important note, Vermillion is also a city of artists. Vermillion has more artists, designers and people working in media than 90% of the communities in America. This concentration of artists helps shape Vermillion’s character.

Vermillion is a small town where college students really create the town feel and character. So many small towns have lost population over the last 20-30 years that having the local college presence in the Vermillion area, with all of the energy of the students filling area dorms and apartments each fall, really helps Vermillion maintain a good economy.

Residents of the city have the good fortune of having one of the shortest daily commutes compared to the rest of the country. On average, they spend only 16.35 minutes getting to work every day.

Vermillion is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 43.23% of adults in Vermillion have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher.

The per capita income in Vermillion in 2018 was $24,781, which is low income relative to South Dakota, and lower middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $99,124 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 Native American. Important ancestries of people in Vermillion include German, Irish, Norwegian, English, and Italian.

The most common language spoken in Vermillion is English. Other important languages spoken here include Chinese and Native American languages.


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