Vermilion County, Illinois
IL · FIPS 17183 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 72,386 | — | #772 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $56,877 | -24.3% | #2,338 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.3 years | +6.2% | #1,704 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $97,200 | -65.5% | #3,028 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $838 | -27.9% | #1,833 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.7% | +40.2% | #2,405 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Vermilion County has a population of 72,386, making it the #772 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.3 years, which is 6.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Vermilion County is $56,877, ranking #2,338 out of 3,222 counties — 24.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.7% and unemployment stands at 6.1%.
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The median home value in Vermilion County is $97,200 (-65.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $838/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.2%.
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95.1% of residents in Vermilion County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.7% above the national rate.
About Vermilion County, Illinois
Vermilion County, Illinois has a total population of 72,386, making it the 772nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Vermilion County is 41.3 years, which is 6.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Vermilion County is $56,877, which ranks #2,338 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 24.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1%.
The median home value in Vermilion County is $97,200, 65.5% below the national median. Renters in Vermilion County pay a median gross rent of $838 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Vermilion County, 19.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 42.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.2 min.
Vermilion County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 76.7% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (14.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.6%).
All data for Vermilion County, Illinois comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.