Vermilion County Summary

Life in Vermilion County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Vermilion County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Vermilion County:

  • The population in Vermilion County is 73,179.

  • The median home value in Vermilion County is $91,035.

  • The median income in Vermilion County is $54,537.

  • The median rent in Vermilion County is $802.

  • The unemployment rate in Vermilion County is 6.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Vermilion County is 17.2%.

  • The average high in Vermilion County is 70.3° and there are 98.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Vermilion County

List Of Cities & Towns in Vermilion County

Danville, IL Population 28,663

Hoopeston, IL Population 5,039

Westville, IL Population 3,442

Georgetown, IL Population 3,105

Tilton, IL Population 2,537

Catlin, IL Population 2,161

Rossville, IL Population 1,246

Oakwood, IL Population 1,243

Ridge Farm, IL Population 887

Potomac, IL Population 612

Fairmount, IL Population 610

Rankin, IL Population 560

Fithian, IL Population 546

Bismarck, IL Population 510

Sidell, IL Population 447

Belgium, IL Population 326

Henning, IL Population 245

Allerton, IL Population 217

Indianola, IL Population 207

Olivet, IL Population 156

Muncie, IL Population 144

Alvan, IL Population 0

Map Of Vermilion County

Vermilion County, IL Weather

  • The average high in Vermilion County is 70.3°.

  • There are 79.95 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 98.5 inches of rain each year with 7.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:49 hours of sun each day in Vermilion County.

StatVermilion County
Mean High70.3
Nice Days79.95
Rainfall98.5
Snowfall7.3
Sunny Hours4:49
70.3°
Average High
98.5
Inches of Rain

Vermilion County Photos

Vermilion County Courthouse
Source: Public Domain
Il  In Hoopeston
Source: Wikipedia User Mitchazenia | CC BY-SA 2.0

Vermilion County Demographics

Population over time in Vermilion County

The current population in Vermilion County is 73,179. The population has decreased -3.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 74,953 -2.3%
2022 76,704 -1.1%
2021 77,563 -

Gender in Vermilion County

  • Vermilion County is 50.0% female with 36,564 female residents.

  • Vermilion County is 50.0% male with 36,614 male residents.

Female
50.0% (36,564)
Male
50.0% (36,614)
Gender Vermilion County IL USA
Female 50.0% 50.6% 50.5%
Male 50.0% 49.4% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Vermilion County

Vermilion County is:

  • 77.1% White with 56,451 White residents.

  • 14.8% African American with 10,794 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 52 American Indian residents.

  • 0.9% Asian with 632 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 85 Other residents.

  • 1.6% Two Or More with 1,197 Two Or More residents.

  • 5.4% Hispanic with 3,968 Hispanic residents.

White
77.1% (56,451)
African American
14.8% (10,794)
American Indian
0.1% (52)
Asian
0.9% (632)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.1% (85)
Two Or More
1.6% (1,197)
Hispanic
5.4% (3,968)

Table: Vermilion County By Race

Race Vermilion County IL USA
White 77.1% 58.7% 58.2%
African American 14.8% 13.6% 12.0%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.5%
Asian 0.9% 5.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.3% 0.5%
Two Or More 1.6% 3.0% 3.9%
Hispanic 5.4% 18.5% 19.0%

Household Income For Vermilion County, Illinois

  • 6.3% of households in Vermilion County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.2% of households in Vermilion County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.3% of households in Vermilion County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.0% of households in Vermilion County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 15.3% of households in Vermilion County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.9% of households in Vermilion County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.4% of households in Vermilion County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.1% of households in Vermilion County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.8% of households in Vermilion County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.7% of households in Vermilion County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.3% (4,596)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.2% (4,506)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.3% (6,053)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.0% (7,340)
$35,000 to $49,999
15.3% (11,215)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.9% (12,344)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.4% (9,784)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.1% (11,055)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.8% (3,546)
$200,000 or more
3.7% (2,734)
Income Vermilion County IL USA
Less than $10,000 6.3% 5.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.2% 3.4% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.3% 6.2% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.0% 6.5% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.3% 9.9% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.9% 15.1% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.4% 12.7% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.1% 17.9% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.8% 9.9% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 3.7% 13.1% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Vermilion County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Vermilion County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Vermilion County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 41.0% of adults in Vermilion County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Vermilion County completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Vermilion County completed associate's degree.

  • 10.0% of adults in Vermilion County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Vermilion County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Vermilion County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Vermilion County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (2,195)
9-12th Grade
7% (5,122)
High School / GED
41% (30,003)
Some College
21% (15,367)
Associate's Degree
12% (8,781)
Bachelor's Degree
10% (7,317)
Master's Degree
5% (3,658)
Professional Degree
1% (731)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Vermilion County IL USA
< 9th Grade 3% 5% 5%
9-12th Grade 7% 5% 6%
High School / GED 41% 25% 26%
Some College 21% 20% 19%
Associate's Degree 12% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 10% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 11% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 2% 2%

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