Vermillion, SD Demographics

A map of Vermillion's Population by Race

Vermillion, South Dakota had a population of 11,695 in 2020. It was 81.7% White, 2.0% Black, 3.0% Asian, 3.7% Hispanic, 4.8% Native American/Other, and 4.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Vermillion, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Vermillion is the 12th most populous. 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's White Population

9,555 residents of Vermillion identify as White, or 81.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Vermillion roughly similar to the White share of the population of South Dakota (79.6% White). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Vermillion is ranked #352 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Vermillion is less White than neighboring Burbank (89.2% White), Maskell (96.6% White), Obert (86.4% White), Newcastle (96% White), and Meckling (97.9% White).

Vermillion's Black Population

229 residents of Vermillion identify as Black, or 2.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Vermillion roughly similar to the Black share of the population of South Dakota (2% Black). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Vermillion is ranked #14 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

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

351 residents of Vermillion identify as Asian, or 3.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Vermillion roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of South Dakota (1.5% Asian). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Vermillion is ranked #15 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

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

428 residents of Vermillion identify as Hispanic, or 3.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Vermillion roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of South Dakota (4.4% Hispanic). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Vermillion is ranked #144 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Vermillion is more Hispanic than neighboring Burbank (2.2% Hispanic), Maskell (0% Hispanic), Newcastle (1.5% Hispanic), and Meckling (0% Hispanic). Vermillion is less Hispanic than neighboring Obert (13.6% Hispanic).

Vermillion's Native American/Other Population

561 residents of Vermillion identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 4.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Vermillion roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of South Dakota (8.7% Native American/Other). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Vermillion is ranked #130 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Vermillion is more Native American/Other than neighboring Burbank (1.1% Native American/Other), Maskell (0% Native American/Other), Obert (0% Native American/Other), Newcastle (0.4% Native American/Other), and Meckling (0% Native American/Other).

Vermillion's Multiracial Population

571 residents of Vermillion identify as Multiracial, or 4.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Vermillion roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of South Dakota (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 486 places in South Dakota, Vermillion is ranked #114 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Vermillion is more Multiracial than neighboring Maskell (3.4% Multiracial), Obert (0% Multiracial), Newcastle (2.2% Multiracial), and Meckling (2.1% Multiracial). Vermillion is less Multiracial than neighboring Burbank (7.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.