Vermilion County, Illinois Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Vermilion County is located in Illinois with a total population of 73,179. It is the 21st most populous county out of 102 in Illinois.

Age Demographics

The median age in Vermilion County is 41.2 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Vermilion County is $54,537. This is 33% lower than the state median of $81,702. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 31% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.2%. This is 47% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.7%. The unemployment rate is 6.3%. This is 9% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $92,900. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $250,500. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Vermilion County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 66.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Vermilion County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 14.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.4%) is well below the state average of 18.5%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 5.8%.

Education

16.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 56% lower than the state rate of 37.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.7%.