Demographics & People — Vermillion, South Dakota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 11,800 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~12,100 |
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| Median Age | 23.1 |
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| Total Households | 4,215 |
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| Family Households | 1,732 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.25 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 10,079 |
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| Black or African American | 301 |
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| Asian | 446 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 400 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 4,237 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 3,083 |
| Irish | 1,757 |
| Other groups | 1,168 |
| Norwegian | 946 |
| English | 798 |
| Italian | 401 |
| Danish | 370 |
| Swedish | 358 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 323 |
Language
| English Only | 10,539 |
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| Spanish | 133 |
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| Population 5+ | 11,238 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 400 |
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| Population 18+ | 9,757 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 16.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 6.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Vermillion, South Dakota.
