Vermilion, Illinois facts for kids
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Vermilion
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Location of Vermilion in Edgar County, Illinois.
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 Vermilion
Location in Edgar County, Illinois
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| County | Edgar |
| Township | Elbridge, Stratton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.55 sq mi (1.41 km2) |
| • Land | 0.55 sq mi (1.41 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
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| • Total | 203 |
| • Density | 371.79/sq mi (143.50/km2) |
| ZIP code |
61955
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17–77551 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2400058 |
Vermilion is a small village located in Edgar County, Illinois, in the United States. It is part of both Stratton and Elbridge Townships. In 2020, about 203 people lived there.
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History of Vermilion Village
Vermilion started as a settlement around the mid-1850s. It got its name from the person who was its first postmaster. The village's name was first spelled "Vermillion" with two "L"s. However, in 1949, the spelling was changed to "Vermilion" with just one "L". The village officially became an incorporated town in 1873.
Where is Vermilion Located?
Vermilion is found about three miles west of the Indiana state border. It is also just south of U.S. Route 150, a major road. A CSX railroad line runs through the middle of the town. This railway connects Paris and Terre Haute, Indiana.
Size of the Village
According to information from 2021, Vermilion covers a total area of about 0.55 square miles (1.41 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
People Living in Vermilion
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 387 | — | |
| 1890 | 325 | −16.0% | |
| 1900 | 305 | −6.2% | |
| 1910 | 287 | −5.9% | |
| 1920 | 318 | 10.8% | |
| 1930 | 279 | −12.3% | |
| 1940 | 312 | 11.8% | |
| 1950 | 316 | 1.3% | |
| 1960 | 317 | 0.3% | |
| 1970 | 333 | 5.0% | |
| 1980 | 299 | −10.2% | |
| 1990 | 283 | −5.4% | |
| 2000 | 239 | −15.5% | |
| 2010 | 225 | −5.9% | |
| 2020 | 203 | −9.8% | |
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In 2020, there were 203 people living in Vermilion. These people lived in 93 households, and 66 of these were families. The village had 96 housing units in total.
Who Lives in Vermilion?
Most people in the village, about 96.55%, are White. About 2.96% of the population identified as being from two or more races. A small number, 0.49%, were Hispanic or Latino.
Out of the 93 households, almost half (46.2%) had children under 18 living there. About 43% of households were married couples. Some households (20.43%) had a female head with no husband present. About 25.81% of all households were individuals living alone. About 10.75% of these individuals were 65 years old or older.
Age Groups in the Village
The people in Vermilion are of different ages. About 37% of the population was under 18 years old. Only 2.4% were between 18 and 24. People aged 25 to 44 made up 16.2% of the population. The largest group, 32.2%, was between 45 and 64 years old. About 12.1% of the residents were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 38.0 years.
Income in Vermilion
The average income for a household in Vermilion was $60,156. For families, the average income was $56,667. The average income per person in the village was $20,877. A small portion of families (7.6%) and people (11.4%) lived below the poverty line. This included 3.7% of those under 18.
Education in Vermilion
Children living in Vermilion attend schools in the Paris Community Unit School District No. 4. They are assigned to Crestwood School, which is the only school in that district.
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Church Street in Vermilion
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Location of Vermilion in Edgar County, Illinois.
See also
In Spanish: Vermilion (Illinois) para niños
