County · Indiana
Vermillion County, Indiana
Vermillion County, Indiana. Vermillion County had 15,488 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.3% since 2020, slower than Indiana (+2.8%). It holds 17 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs, 5 towns and townships and 5 census-designated) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 18165.
Vermillion County is one of the 4 counties of the Terre Haute, IN metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
15,488
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 15,439 · ACS 2020-2024: 15,421
Median household income
$60,200
±$4,113 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$113,100
±$6,747 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$750
±$115 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
How many people live in Vermillion County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 15,439 residents in Vermillion County. The Census Bureau estimates 15,488 for July 1, 2025, up 0.3% since 2020, slower than Indiana (+2.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 15,421 over 257 square miles of land.
| Measure | Vermillion County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 15,421 | 6,851,073 | −118 |
| Households | 6,594±220 | 2,716,009 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.31±0.08 | 2.46 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,337±26 | 2,976,568 | −171 |
Vermillion County's population since 2000
From 16,788 in 2000 to 15,488 in 2025: down 7.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Vermillion County?
Vermillion County holds 17 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 5 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 5 census-designated places. The largest is Clinton Township, Vermillion County with 8,925 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Clinton Township, Vermillion County | 8,884 | $57,404 |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton | 4,831 | $42,922 |
| Helt Township | 2,493 | $61,204 |
| Eugene Township | 1,714 | $56,842 |
| Highland Township, Vermillion County | 1,492 | $89,962 |
| Fairview Park | 1,409 | $62,778 |
| Cayuga | 952 | $50,872 |
| Vermillion Township | 856 | $58,750 |
| St. BerniceGEOID 1866762 | 595 | not published |
| Dana | 555 | $52,791 |
| Perrysville | 456 | $86,094 |
| NewportGEOID 1853496 | 416 | $56,875 |
| UniversalGEOID 1877912 | 283 | $53,750 |
| BlanfordGEOID 1805662 | 280 | not published |
| HillsdaleGEOID 1833952 | – | $65,850 |
| EugeneGEOID 1821538 | – | $66,528 |
| CentenaryGEOID 1811188 | – | $32,566 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Vermillion County?
The median resident of Vermillion County is 42.7 years old; 21.5% are under 18 and 20.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 95.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.2%. 0.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Vermillion County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.7±1.3 | 38.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.5%±0.3 pts | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.0%±0.1 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% | 8.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 95.3%±0.3 pts | 75.4% | −1.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.4 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 2.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.2%±0.5 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.8%±0.3 pts | 6.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.5%±0.6 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.1%±1.3 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 20.4%±2.3 pts | 14.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.3%±1.1 pts | 7.4% | −1.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.1%±1.7 pts | 90.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.6%±2.6 pts | 29.5% | +3.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.1%±1.3 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2%±0.6 pts | 2.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Vermillion County earn?
Half of Vermillion County's 6,594 households earn less than $60,200 a year (±$4,113), against $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 it was $61,834 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Vermillion County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,200±$4,113 | $71,957 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $72,716±$3,845 | $95,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,882±$1,550 | $38,351 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 15.3%±2.8 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.7%±5.6 pts | 16.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.5%±3.1 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.1%±2.3 pts | 89.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Vermillion County?
Owners occupy 75.2% of Vermillion County's occupied homes and renters 24.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $113,100 by its owner (±$6,747). The median renter pays $750 a month including utilities, and 31.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Vermillion County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $113,100±$6,747 | $218,200 | +$15,014 |
| Median gross rent | $750±$115 | $1,062 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.5%±9.1 pts | 38.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,081±$46 | $1,404 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.2%±3.6 pts | 70.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,337±26 | 2,976,568 | −171 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.8%±1.3 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 82.3%±2.7 pts | 72.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.5%±1.9 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 32.7%±3.9 pts | 16.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Vermillion County building?
Builders took permits for 20 new housing units across Vermillion County in 2025 (20 single-family), 1.3 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Vermillion County get to work?
83.3% of Vermillion County's workers drive alone and 9.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.6%.
| Measure | Vermillion County | Indiana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.4%±2.6 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6%±2.2 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 83.3%±4.4 pts | 76.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.4%±2.5 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 0.9%±0.8 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.4%±3.6 pts | 10.7% | +6.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.3 min±2.2 | 24.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Vermillion County's census tracts?
Vermillion County is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $42,922 (Tract 205) to $97,000 (Tract 204).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Vermillion County compare with Indiana's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 80th of 92 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 65th of 92 |
| Residents per square mile | 64th of 92 |
| Median household income | 81st of 92 |
| Median home value | 91st of 92 |
| Median gross rent | 84th of 92 |
| Poverty rate | 14th of 92 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 61st of 92 |
| Median age | 20th of 92 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Vermillion County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.