Vermillion, South Dakota
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Vermillion is a small town in the southeast corner of South Dakota, USA. Home to the University of South Dakota, Vermillion has a mixed academic and rural character: The University is the flagship academic institution in the state, boasting the state's only law and medical school, a business school, and several well-regarded academic departments, such as the Department of Social Behavior. Major farm products include corn, soybeans, and alfalfa. The population was 9,765 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Clay County6.
Vermillion is also home to the National Music Museum.
Geography
Vermillion is located at (42.780981, -96.926911)1.According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.9 km² (3.8 mi²), all land.
Vermillion has been assigned the ZIP code 57069 and the FIPS place code 66700.
The University of South Dakota is home to the state's only medical school and law school, as well as the only accredited School of Fine Arts in South Dakota.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 9,765 people, 3,647 households, and 1,801 families residing in the city. The population density was 984.4/km² (2,549.3/mi²). There were 3,967 housing units at an average density of 399.9/km² (1,035.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 90.95% White, 1.29% African American, 3.37% Native American, 2.46% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.37% from other races, and 1.56% from two or more races. 1.07% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.There were 3,647 households out of which 25.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.5% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 50.6% were non-families. 34.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.90.
In the city the population was spread out with 17.5% under the age of 18, 36.2% from 18 to 24, 24.5% from 25 to 44, 13.4% from 45 to 64, and 8.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 24 years. For every 100 females there were 91.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $24,095, and the median income for a family was $40,109. Males had a median income of $28,180 versus $20,975 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,909. 26.2% of the population and 16.2% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 19.0% are under the age of 18 and 14.8% are 65 or older.
Education
Vermillion has five schools, two of which are elementary, one of which is a middle school, one of which is a high school, and one of which is a college. The two elementary schools are called Austin School, which educates Kindergarten through second grade classes, and Jolley School, which educates third to fifth grade classes. The Vermillion Middle School educates sixth through eighth grade classes. The Vermillion High School educates ninth through twelveth grade classes. The University of South Dakota has a compact campus, with the majority of the buildings covering an equivalent area of six city blocks. Vermillion is also home to the only sports dome in South Dakota, referred to as the Dakota Dome.Religion
Vermillion contains several churches of several different denominations. Worth noting is that one of the Catholic churches, Saint Agnes, has a private school that teaches Kindergarten to fifth grade classes. Other churches in Vermillion include: the United Church of Christ (or the UCC), the First United Methodist Church of Vermillion, the Newman Center (also a Catholic Church), Trinity Lutheran, and Hillside Community Church (which is a part of the Christian and Missionary Alliance).Personal and Family Needs
Grocery Stores
Vermillion has three grocery stores: Hy-Vee (on Cherry Street next to Pamida), Jones Food Center (on Cottage Avenue next to Jones' Ace and behind Choice Pharmacy), and a new Wal-Mart (off Highway 50 on the north side of town).Department Stores
Vermillion has two department stores: Pamida (located next to Hy Vee) and a recently-opened Wal-Mart (located just off Hwy 50).Pharmacies
Vermillion has four pharmacies: Choice Pharmacy (just off of Cherry Street), Davis Pharmacy (next to Choice Pharmacy), Hy-Vee Pharmacy, and Wal-Mart Pharmacy.Main Street District
Vermillion's Main Street has a wide variety of stores, ranging from a treat store to a hair salon. Stores along the main drag include: Nook 'n' Cranny, Wilson Florist, Hallmark, and Never Never Land. Vermillion's two movie theaters also located along this street. Almost all of the banks are off of Main Street as well. Some of these include: Cortrust Back, the Bank of the West, First Dakota Bank, and First Bank & Trust (a Wells Fargo is located in Jone's Food Center on Cottage Street). This is also where one would find the vast majority of the local bars.Points of interest along Main Street:
Prentis Park: This Park is a fun place for individuals and families of all ages. It includes two swimming pools (one kiddie pool, and one full size with a waterslide and diving boards), as well as a variety of playground equipment wide open green space. Additionally the park features a snack bar (next to the pool area), several basketball hoops, a baseball diamond (Home of the Vermillion Red Sox, of the South Dakota Amateur Baseball Association), and a disc golf course.
Cherry Street District
Vermillion's Cherry Street runs the length of the town (West-East). Coming in from the east (interstate I-29), Cherry Street has many resturants including Subway, the Cherry Street Grille, Pizza Hut, Dairy Queen, the Texas Roadhouse, the Silver Dollar, as well as many others. If you continue west along Cherry Street, you will pass University of South Dakota campus. Past the campus is McDonald's, the Dakota Dome, and the various grocery stores. Further along (on the left hand side of the road) is the Middle School and the National Guard Armory. If you continue west, you will be on your way out of town and heading towards Highway 50 and Yankton, South Dakota, which is 28 miles away.External links
Trivia
- Acclaimed folk singer Shawn Colvin was born in Vermillion.
- U.S. Senator Tim Johnson's home town
- Piano teacher and theorist Abby Whiteside was born in Vermillion
External links
- [City of Vermillion government website]
- [Vermillion Plain Talk - local newspaper]
- [University of South Dakota]
- [Volante - campus newspaper]
- [Progressive Vermillion]
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