Population 72,386 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Vermilion County
Household size in Vermilion County
| Period | Vermilion County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.52 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.50 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.42 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.36 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.16 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Vermilion County is a place of small households, averaging 2.36 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.52 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Vermilion County
| Period | Vermilion County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.9 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.5 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.3 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.0 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.2 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Vermilion County is 42.0 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.9, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Vermilion County
| Period | Vermilion County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.1% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.1% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in Vermilion County than nationally: 13.9%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 0.6 points, even as the national share fell. Only one other Illinois county has a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Vermilion County
Renters in Vermilion County
| Period | Vermilion County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.7% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.9% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 30.4% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.8% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
About three in ten households in Vermilion County rent their homes (29.8%), a little below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. About six in ten owners (60.3%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the southwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.1 points, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Vermilion County
| Period | Vermilion County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.0% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.3% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Vermilion County: 12.3% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 1.0 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Vermilion County
| Period | Vermilion County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1956 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1958 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Vermilion County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1958, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the center. Only five of Illinois' 102 counties have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Vermilion County
| Period | Vermilion County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $610 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $638 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $696 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $843 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$233 | +$475 | +$606 |
The median renter in Vermilion County pays $843 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $233 a month since 2006–10, up 38%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.5% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Vermilion County
Bachelor's degrees in Vermilion County
| Period | Vermilion County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.0% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.9% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.6% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Vermilion County: 19.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.5 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Vermilion County
| Period | Vermilion County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.1% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.2% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.6% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.2% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Vermilion County is a bit above the national rate: 91.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Illinois. The share with a diploma is up 6.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Vermilion County
| Period | Vermilion County | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in Vermilion County than nationally: unemployment was 6.6%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Vermilion County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermilion County | 2.36 | 42.0 | 13.9% | 29.8% | 12.3% | 1958 | $843 | 19.6% | 91.2% | 6.6% |
| Fountain County | 2.42 | 43.3 | 13.2% | 25.4% | 12.3% | 1962 | $802 | 14.8% | 91.3% | 4.6% |
| Champaign County | 2.33 | 35.0 | 9.9% | 46.0% | 10.8% | 1981 | $1,115 | 47.8% | 93.1% | 4.6% |
| Montgomery County | 2.44 | 40.4 | 9.7% | 19.7% | 7.0% | 1964 | $860 | 20.5% | 89.4% | 3.5% |
| Piatt County | 2.41 | 44.2 | 6.8% | 15.2% | 6.6% | 1972 | $1,124 | 32.5% | 96.3% | 3.0% |
| Clinton County | 2.60 | 37.5 | 12.1% | 25.8% | 8.2% | 1958 | $939 | 15.9% | 86.0% | 2.7% |
| De Witt County | 2.33 | 44.1 | 8.8% | 21.5% | 9.5% | 1961 | $798 | 23.0% | 93.4% | 4.3% |
| Boone County | 2.65 | 39.6 | 9.0% | 21.2% | 4.2% | 1988 | $1,477 | 52.6% | 94.8% | 2.5% |
| Hamilton County | 2.73 | 39.1 | 7.3% | 23.9% | 5.7% | 1999 | $1,739 | 62.8% | 97.4% | 2.7% |
| Logan County | 2.23 | 41.8 | 11.9% | 31.5% | 6.7% | 1963 | $825 | 21.3% | 93.0% | 4.0% |
| Madison County | 2.42 | 41.6 | 13.3% | 29.8% | 10.3% | 1967 | $1,037 | 20.4% | 90.8% | 5.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Vermilion County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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