Welcome to Vermillion ...
The city of Vermillion is located in Dakota County<1>.
The location of Vermillion has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Vermillion, you might get a feel for it by knowing that during our research the earliest mention that we found (so far) was in a book dated 1895.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Vermillion has a population of 420 people<3> (see below for details).
Vermillion is 840 feet [256 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Vermillion lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Vermillion lies within the (651) area code.
The ZIP code for Vermillion: 55085<5>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Vermillion had an population of 420 people. This is an increase of 0.24% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 3.89% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Vermillion had a population of 419 people. This makes Vermillion the county's 16th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 419 people, the population of Vermillion decreased 4.12% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 437 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Vermillion.
Communities Also Named Vermillion ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 8 communities that are also named Vermillion - they are located in Kansas (3), Montana, South Carolina, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Vermillion.
Communities near Vermillion ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Vermillion.
- Woodbury
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodbury have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodbury
- Woodbury is located in Washington County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 74,255 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Woodbury <6>
- Lakeville
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lakeville
- Lakeville is located in Dakota County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 69,583 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lakeville <6>
- Eagan
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagan
- Eagan is located in Dakota County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 65,975 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eagan <6>
- Burnsville
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burnsville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burnsville
- Burnsville is located in Dakota County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 62,170 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Burnsville <6>
- Apple Valley
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Apple Valley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Apple Valley
- Apple Valley is located in Dakota County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 54,847 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Apple Valley <6>
- Cottage Grove
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cottage Grove
- Cottage Grove is located in Washington County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 38,170 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cottage Grove <6>
- Inver Grove Heights
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Inver Grove Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Inver Grove Heights
- Inver Grove Heights is located in Dakota County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 35,776 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Inver Grove Heights <6>
- Rosemount
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rosemount have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rosemount
- Rosemount is located in Dakota County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 25,798 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rosemount <6>
- Farmington
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Farmington
- Farmington is located in Dakota County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 23,037 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Farmington <6>
- Hastings
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hastings
- Hastings is located in Dakota County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 22,889 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hastings <6>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Vermillion. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Vermillion.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Vermillion. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Vermillion.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Vermillion. See our Newspapers Page for Vermillion.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Vermillion ...
Looking for more information about Vermillion? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Vermillion, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Vermillion.
Adding Vermillion to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Vermillion in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Vermillion was in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Vermillion.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Vermillion. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Dakota County: www.co.dakota.mn.us/
The official website for State of Minnesota: https://mn.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Minnesota's counties, including Dakota, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Vermillion. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Vermillion - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Vermillion). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Vermillion or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |