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Vermillion, Kansas
Vermillion Community Center, formerly a United Methodist Church
Vermillion Community Center, formerly a United Methodist Church
Location within Marshall County and Kansas
Location within Marshall County and Kansas
KDOT map of Marshall County (legend)
Country United States
State Kansas
County Marshall
Founded 1869
Incorporated 1899
Named for Black Vermillion River
Area
 • Total 0.22 sq mi (0.56 km2)
 • Land 0.21 sq mi (0.54 km2)
 • Water 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation
1,214 ft (370 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 76
 • Density 345/sq mi (135.7/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
66544
Area code 785
FIPS code 20-73525
GNIS ID 2397128

Vermillion is a small city located in Marshall County, Kansas, in the United States. It is a quiet community with a rich history. According to the 2020 census, 76 people live in Vermillion.

History of Vermillion

Vermillion was started in 1869. It was founded by the Missouri Pacific Railroad. The city got its name from the nearby Black Vermillion River.

The first post office in Vermillion opened its doors in May 1870. This helped the community grow and connect with other places.

Geography and Location

Vermillion is a small city in terms of its size. The United States Census Bureau reports that the city covers about 0.25 square miles (0.65 square kilometers).

Most of this area, about 0.24 square miles (0.62 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.01 square miles (0.03 square kilometers), is water.

Population and People

The population of Vermillion has changed over the years. Here is a look at how many people have lived in the city during different census years:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1880 122
1900 362
1910 366 1.1%
1920 294 −19.7%
1930 288 −2.0%
1940 300 4.2%
1950 283 −5.7%
1960 265 −6.4%
1970 191 −27.9%
1980 191 0.0%
1990 94 −50.8%
2000 107 13.8%
2010 112 4.7%
2020 76 −32.1%
U.S. Decennial Census

Understanding the 2010 Census Data

In 2010, there were 112 people living in Vermillion. These people lived in 54 different homes. About 28 of these homes were families.

The city had about 467 people per square mile. There were 74 housing units in total.

The average age of people in Vermillion was 48 years old. About 15% of residents were under 18 years old. About 27% were 65 years or older.

Education in Vermillion

The local schools for Vermillion and the nearby countryside are part of the Vermillion USD 380 public school district. This district provides education for students in the area.

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