Vermilion County, Illinois
Vermilion County: county in Illinois, United States
About
Vermilion County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. As of the 2010 census, the population was 81,625 and a population density of 35 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 74,855 inhabitants. Its county seat is Danville. The county was created 200 years ago in 1826.
County Snapshot
Vermilion County at a glance
Vermilion County currently has 25 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
25
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Illinois counties
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DanvillePopulation 30,106
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Quick Facts about Vermilion County
| Population | 74,855 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| Different from | Vermillion County, Vermilion Parish |
| Area | 2337 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.32% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.68% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.1834,-87.7328 |
| Named for | Vermilion River |
| Altitude | 630 feet / 192 meters |
| Capital | Danville |
| Establishment | January 18, 1826 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 00:36:39 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 32 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -9.04% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Vermilion County is located at 40°11'0"N 87°43'58"W (40.1834200, -87.7328300). It has 8 neighbors: Douglas County, Edgar County, Vermillion County, Ford County, Champaign County, Iroquois County, Benton County and Warren County.
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The largest city of Vermilion County is Danville with a population of 30,106. Other cities include, Hoopeston population 4,940, Georgetown population 3,145, Westville population 2,913 and Tilton population 2,655. See all Vermilion County cities & populated places.
Vermilion County Populated Places (more)
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Vermilion County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Danville | 30,106 | City in and the county seat of Vermilion County, Illinois, United States |
| Newell | 12,736 | Township in Vermilion County, Illinois |
| Hoopeston | 4,940 | Town in Illinois |
| Georgetown | 3,145 | City in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States |
| Westville | 2,913 | Human settlement in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Tilton | 2,655 | Human settlement in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Catlin | 1,899 | Village in Vermilion County, Illinois |
| Oakwood | 1,460 | Village in Oakwood Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States |
| Rossville | 1,202 | Village in Illinois |
| Ridge Farm | 800 | Human settlement in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Newtown | 696 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Potomac | 681 | Village in Vermilion County, Illinois |
| Hope | 648 | Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States |
| Fairmount | 587 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Sidell | 557 | Township in Vermilion County, Illinois |
| Bismarck | 524 | Village in Newell Township, Vermilion County, Illinois |
Official website of Vermilion County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Vermilion County decreased by 9.04% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81,625 | - | census |
| 2011 | 81,414 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 80,862 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 80,585 | -0.34% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 79,783 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 79,170 | -0.77% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 78,494 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 77,689 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 76,702 | -1.29% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 75,758 | -1.25% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 74,855 | -1.21% | estimation process |
People born in Vermilion County (8)
People born in Vermilion County, including poet and literary critic Mark Van Doren, politician Ralph Edwin Church, politician Chad Hays, .
More notable people
- Susan Wittig Albert (writer) she was born in 02/01/1940
- Henry C. Davis (American politician in Nevada (1848-1889)) he was born in 18/06/1848
- William T. Holmes (Union Army soldier) he was born in 07/06/1846
- Earl R. Swanson (agricultural economist) he was born in 26/05/1921
- Charles C. Whitlock (American football player, coach, and prosecutor) he was born in 22/01/1879
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