Vermilion County, Illinois Demographics 2026

Name: Vermilion County, Illinois Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Vermilion County, Illinois has a population of 72,386, the 21st most populous county in Illinois. The median household income is $56,877 and the median home value is $97,200. The poverty rate is 17.7%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Vermilion County Quick Facts

Population 72,386

Median Household Income $56,877

Median Home Value $97,200

Poverty Rate 17.7%

Unemployment Rate 6.1%

Median Age 41.3 years

Homeownership Rate 70.2%

Affordability Ratio 1.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 19.2%

High School Graduation 91.0%

Cities/Places 22

Population 72,386 21st of 102

Median Income $56,877 32% lower than state

Poverty Rate 17.7%

Unemployment 6.1%

How Vermilion County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	73,179	72,386	-1.1%
Median household income	$54,537	$56,877	+4.3%
Median home value	$92,900	$97,200	+4.6%

Median Household Income

Vermilion

$56,877

$83,390

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Vermilion

$97,200

$263,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 20.3%

$25K-$50K 24.1%

$50K-$100K 29.5%

$100K+ 26.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.6%

$10K-$15K

6.5%

$15K-$20K

3.8%

$20K-$25K

4.4%

$25K-$30K

5.5%

$30K-$35K

5.1%

$35K-$40K

4.5%

$40K-$45K

4.1%

$45K-$50K

4.8%

$50K-$60K

7.7%

$60K-$75K

8.4%

$75K-$100K

13.4%

$100K-$125K

9.3%

$125K-$150K

6.2%

$150K-$200K

6.8%

$200K+

3.8%

Employment

6.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.8%|National: 5.2%

56.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 70.2%

Renter 29.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.7x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $838/mo 17.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.4%

18-34

19.4%

35-54

23.4%

55-74

25.3%

75+

8.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 61 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Vermilion County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Danville	28,595	$45,957	24.5%	$79,000
Hoopeston	5,034	$60,861	15.6%	$78,100
Westville	3,419	$54,912	18.6%	$100,000
Georgetown	3,069	$58,182	17.3%	$71,800
Tilton	2,453	$55,697	17.3%	$70,400
Catlin	2,160	$72,277	3.9%	$124,700
Oakwood	1,380	$46,293	24.8%	$103,000
Rossville	1,332	$62,417	10.4%	$92,200
Ridge Farm	827	$50,313	10.2%	$73,200
Potomac	605	$53,194	7.6%	$95,500
Rankin	601	$41,250	49.1%	$56,900
Fithian	578	$80,500	10.4%	$118,000
Fairmount	555	$60,500	13.1%	$87,600
Bismarck	507	$79,583	9.9%	$114,500
Sidell	440	$62,500	8.9%	$79,700
East Lynn	373	$243,544	0.0%	N/A
Belgium	290	$64,773	16.2%	$76,300
Henning	236	$79,500	7.2%	$86,000
Alvan (Alvin)	230	$88,750	3.0%	$91,600
Indianola	183	$44,659	24.4%	$81,700
Olivet	149	$86,354	14.6%	N/A
Muncie	147	$83,750	4.9%	$76,500

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Population Overview

Vermilion County is located in Illinois with a total population of 72,386. It is the 21st most populous county out of 102 in Illinois. The county encompasses 22 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Vermilion County is 41.3 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Vermilion County is $56,877. This is 32% lower than the state median of $83,390. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.7%. This is 50% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.1%. This is 5% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $97,200. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $263,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Vermilion County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 67.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Vermilion County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 14.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.6%) is well below the state average of 18.8%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 5.9%.

Education

19.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 37.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Vermilion County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Illinois and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Vermilion County, Illinois?

Vermilion County has a population of 72,386, making it the 21st most populous county in Illinois.

What is the median income in Vermilion County?

The median household income in Vermilion County is $56,877 with a poverty rate of 17.7%.

How many cities are in Vermilion County, Illinois?

Vermilion County contains 22 Census-designated places.