Vermillion, Kansas

human settlement in Marshall County, Kansas, United States of America

Vermillion is a city in Marshall County, Kansas, United States. In 2020, 76 people lived there.[3]

Vermillion, Kansas
Location within Marshall County and Kansas
Location within Marshall County and Kansas
KDOT map of Marshall County (legend)
Coordinates: 39°43′06″N 96°15′56″W / 39.71833°N 96.26556°W / 39.71833; -96.26556[1]
CountryUnited States
StateKansas
CountyMarshall
Founded1869
Incorporated1899
Named forBlack Vermillion River
Area
 • Total0.22 sq mi (0.56 km2)
 • Land0.21 sq mi (0.54 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation1,214 ft (370 m)
Population
 • Total76
 • Density350/sq mi (140/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
66544
Area code785
FIPS code20-73525
GNIS ID2397128[1]

History

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Vermillion was created in 1869 by the railroad company.[4] It was named from the Black Vermillion River.[5]

The first post office in Vermillion was created in May 1870.[6]

Geography

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Vermillion is at 39°43′8″N 96°15′55″W / 39.71889°N 96.26528°W / 39.71889; -96.26528 (39.718860, -96.265214).[7] The United States Census Bureau says that the city has a total area of 0.22 square miles (0.57 km2). Of that, 0.21 square miles (0.54 km2) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km2) is water.[2]

People

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Historical population
Census Pop.
1880122
1900362
19103661.1%
1920294−19.7%
1930288−2.0%
19403004.2%
1950283−5.7%
1960265−6.4%
1970191−27.9%
19801910.0%
199094−50.8%
200010713.8%
20101124.7%
202076−32.1%
U.S. Decennial Census

2020 census

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The 2020 census says that there were 76 people, 41 households, and 22 families living in Vermillion. Of the households, 78.0% owned their home and 22.0% rented their home.

The median age was 55.2 years. Of the people, 98.7% were White and 1.3% were two or more races. None were Hispanic or Latino.[3][8]

2010 census

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The 2010 census says that there were 112 people, 54 households, and 28 families living in Vermillion.[9]

References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Vermillion, Kansas
  2. 2.0 2.1 "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 "DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
  4. Blackmar, Frank Wilson (1912). Kansas: A Cyclopedia of State History, Volume 2. Standard Publishing Company. p. 844.
  5. Kansas State Historical Society (1916). Biennial Report of the Board of Directors of the Kansas State Historical Society. Kansas State Printing Plant. p. 237.
  6. "Kansas Post Offices, 1828-1961 (archived)". Kansas Historical Society. Archived from the original on October 9, 2013. Retrieved 14 June 2014.
  7. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  8. "P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  9. "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-07-06.

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