Census ACS · #929 μSA
Vermillion Metro Area
The Vermillion, Sd Micropolitan Statistical Area has 15,133 residents. The median household income is $58,794 and the median home value is $221,800.
15,133
Population
37
People / sq mi
$58,794
Median Income
$221,800
Median Home Value
The Vermillion CBSA covers 412 sq mi of land at 36.7 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.7% |
| Black or African American | 2.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.0% |
Economy & Income
$58,794
Median Household Income
$29,412
Per Capita Income
4.8%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment
Housing
$221,800
Median Home Value
$736
Median Rent
51.8%
Homeownership
Education
93.9%
High School+
46.0%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.3%
Drive Alone
7.7%
Work From Home
17.7 min
Avg Commute
40.9%
Foreign Born
Vermillion spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Vermillion, Sd Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 15,133 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #929 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Vermillion metro area is $58,794, with a per capita income of $29,412.
The Vermillion, Sd CBSA spans the state of South Dakota.
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Data for the Vermillion, Sd CBSA (46820) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Age is the most distinctive thing about Vermillion: a median age of 24.5, younger than the national median. Vermillion is a metro area in SD with a population of 15,133.
Earnings trail the nation, with the median household making $58,794, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the lowest of comparable US metro areas, at 4.8% — below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $221,800, with typical rent around $736.
Vermillion is among the best-educated US metro areas: 46.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.