Vermillion County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Name: Vermillion County, Indiana Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Vermillion County, Indiana has a population of 15,421, the 80th most populous county in Indiana. The median household income is $60,200 and the median home value is $113,100. The poverty rate is 15.3%.

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

Vermillion County Quick Facts

Population 15,421

Median Household Income $60,200

Median Home Value $113,100

Poverty Rate 15.3%

Unemployment Rate 4.6%

Median Age 42.7 years

Homeownership Rate 75.2%

Affordability Ratio 1.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 17.6%

High School Graduation 93.1%

Cities/Places 9

Population 15,421 80th of 92

Median Income $60,200 16% lower than state

Poverty Rate 15.3%

Unemployment 4.6%

How Vermillion 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	15,452	15,421	-0.2%
Median household income	$59,363	$60,200	+1.4%
Median home value	$109,500	$113,100	+3.3%

Median Household Income

Vermillion

$60,200

$71,957

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Vermillion

$113,100

$218,200

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.6%

$25K-$50K 23.8%

$50K-$100K 31.2%

$100K+ 26.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.5%

$10K-$15K

5.5%

$15K-$20K

5.7%

$20K-$25K

2.9%

$25K-$30K

4.7%

$30K-$35K

6.9%

$35K-$40K

4.3%

$40K-$45K

4.3%

$45K-$50K

3.6%

$50K-$60K

7.4%

$60K-$75K

9.7%

$75K-$100K

14.1%

$100K-$125K

12.9%

$125K-$150K

5.8%

$150K-$200K

4.2%

$200K+

3.5%

Employment

4.6% Unemployment Rate State: 4.3%|National: 5.2%

55.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 75.2%

Renter 24.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $750/mo 15.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.5%

18-34

20.0%

35-54

24.4%

55-74

26.1%

75+

7.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Vermillion County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Clinton	4,794	$42,922	21.4%	$101,600
Fairview Park	1,470	$62,778	11.6%	$104,800
Cayuga	1,064	$50,872	13.2%	$79,800
Dana	652	$52,791	21.9%	$55,500
Perrysville	607	$86,094	18.1%	$100,000
St. Bernice	554	N/A	3.8%	$92,700
Newport	330	$56,875	12.7%	$84,000
Blanford	281	N/A	20.3%	$50,300
Universal	173	$53,750	17.3%	$64,300

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Population Overview

Vermillion County is located in Indiana with a total population of 15,421. It is the 80th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Vermillion County is 42.7 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 38.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Vermillion County is $60,200. This is 16% lower than the state median of $71,957. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.3%. This is 24% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 7% higher than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $113,100. Housing costs are 48% lower than the state median of $218,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Vermillion County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 70.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Vermillion County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.5%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 8.6%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.

Education

17.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Vermillion County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Indiana 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 Vermillion County, Indiana?

Vermillion County has a population of 15,421, making it the 80th most populous county in Indiana.

What is the median income in Vermillion County?

The median household income in Vermillion County is $60,200 with a poverty rate of 15.3%.

How many cities are in Vermillion County, Indiana?

Vermillion County contains 9 Census-designated places.