Vermillion, SD Demographics

A map of Vermillion's Population by Race

Vermillion, South Dakota has an estimated population of 11,878, a slight increase from the 11,695 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.9% White, 5.7% Multiracial, 3.8% Asian, 3.6% Hispanic, 3.1% Native American/Other, and 2.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Vermillion, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Vermillion is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than South Dakota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Vermillion, that probability was 32.5% in 2020 and 32.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Vermillion is ranked the 12th most populous place in South Dakota, out of 485 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Vermillion was ranked the 12th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Vermillion's White Population

9,725 residents of Vermillion, or 81.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Vermillion is slightly higher than in South Dakota overall, where 79.8% of the population is White. Vermillion ranks 352nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vermillion's White population has grown by an estimated 1.8%. White residents' share of Vermillion's population has remained roughly unchanged at 81.9%.

Vermillion is more White than neighboring Burbank (49.1% White). Vermillion is less White than neighboring Maskell (94.7% White), Obert (100% White), Newcastle (91.8% White), and Meckling (100% White).

Vermillion's Black Population

239 residents of Vermillion, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Vermillion is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 2.1% of the population is Black. Vermillion ranks 16th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vermillion's Black population has grown by an estimated 4.4%. Black residents' share of Vermillion's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.0%.

Vermillion is more Black than neighboring Burbank (0% Black), Maskell (0% Black), Obert (0% Black), Newcastle (0% Black), and Meckling (0% Black).

Vermillion's Asian Population

447 residents of Vermillion, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Vermillion is slightly higher than in South Dakota overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Vermillion ranks 16th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vermillion's Asian population has grown by an estimated 27.4%. Asian residents' share of Vermillion's population has increased from 3.0% to 3.8%.

Vermillion is more Asian than neighboring Burbank (0% Asian), Maskell (0% Asian), Obert (0% Asian), Newcastle (0% Asian), and Meckling (0% Asian).

Vermillion's Hispanic Population

426 residents of Vermillion, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Vermillion is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Vermillion ranks 151st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vermillion's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Vermillion's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.

Vermillion is more Hispanic than neighboring Obert (0% Hispanic), Newcastle (1.3% Hispanic), and Meckling (0% Hispanic). Vermillion is less Hispanic than neighboring Burbank (49.1% Hispanic), and Maskell (5.3% Hispanic).

Vermillion's Native American/Other Population

363 residents of Vermillion, or 3.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Vermillion is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 7.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Vermillion ranks 130th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vermillion's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 35.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Vermillion's population has decreased from 4.8% to 3.1%.

Vermillion is more Native American/Other than neighboring Burbank (0% Native American/Other), Maskell (0% Native American/Other), Obert (0% Native American/Other), Newcastle (0% Native American/Other), and Meckling (0% Native American/Other).

Vermillion's Multiracial Population

678 residents of Vermillion, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Vermillion is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Vermillion ranks 117th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Vermillion's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 18.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Vermillion's population has increased from 4.9% to 5.7%.

Vermillion is more Multiracial than neighboring Burbank (1.8% Multiracial), Maskell (0% Multiracial), Obert (0% Multiracial), and Meckling (0% Multiracial). Vermillion is less Multiracial than neighboring Newcastle (6.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.