Vermillion, Kansas facts for kids
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Vermillion, Kansas
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Location within Marshall County and Kansas
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| 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
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| • Total | 76 |
| • Density | 345/sq mi (135.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
66544
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| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-73525 |
| GNIS ID | 2397128 |
Vermillion is a city in Marshall County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 76.
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History
Vermillion was founded in 1869 by the Missouri Pacific Railroad. It was named from the Black Vermillion River.
The first post office in Vermillion was established in May 1870.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.25 square miles (0.65 km2), of which, 0.24 square miles (0.62 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| 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% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 112 people, 54 households, and 28 families residing in the city. The population density was 466.7 inhabitants per square mile (180.2/km2). There were 74 housing units at an average density of 308.3 per square mile (119.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.6% White, 1.8% Native American, and 3.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.4% of the population.
There were 54 households, of which 14.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.4% were married couples living together, 3.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 48.1% were non-families. 35.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.64.
The median age in the city was 48 years. 15.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 12.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.1% were from 25 to 44; 28.5% were from 45 to 64; and 26.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.8% male and 48.2% female.
Education
The community and nearby rural areas are served by Vermillion USD 380 public school district.
See also
In Spanish: Vermillion (Kansas) para niños
