Vermilion County, Illinois
County
Overview
- County Name
- Vermilion County
- State
- Illinois
- FIPS Code
- 17183
- State FIPS
- 17
- County FIPS
- 183
Geography
- Land Area
- 898.32 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.91 sq mi
- Total Area
- 901.23 sq mi
- Latitude
- 40.186754
- Longitude
- -87.726778
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 72,037
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 55,108
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 68,204 | 94.7% |
| Hispanic | 3,833 | 5.3% |
| White | 55,770 | 77.4% |
| Black | 10,629 | 14.8% |
| Asian | 608 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 38 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 27 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 52,726 | 95.7% |
| Hispanic | 2,379 | 4.3% |
| White | 44,553 | 80.8% |
| Black | 7,339 | 13.3% |
| Asian | 567 | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 255 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 20 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 72,386
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $58,902
- Poverty Rate
- 16.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 12,217
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 56,446 | 78.0% |
| Black | 10,699 | 14.8% |
| Asian | 640 | 0.9% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 44,345
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 11,530 | 26.0% |
| Republican | 13,876 | 31.3% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 18,929 | 42.7% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 20,602 | 46.5% |
| Female | 23,741 | 53.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 33,775 | 76.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,322 | 3.0% |
| Black | 4,788 | 10.8% |
| Asian | 291 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 21,581
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 48.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 17,754 | 52.6% |
| Hispanic | 348 | 26.3% |
| Black | 1,212 | 25.3% |
| Asian | 109 | 37.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 10,346 | 50.2% |
| Female | 11,235 | 47.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 15,728 (31.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 9,591 (18.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 34,327
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $96,834
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $844
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 79.0%
- Public Transit
- 0.6%
- Work From Home
- 9.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.