Kermit is a city located in Winkler County Texas. Kermit has a 2024 population of 5,855. It is also the county seat of Winkler County. Kermit is currently declining at a rate of -1.63% annually and its population has decreased by -6.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,242 in 2020.
The average household income in Kermit is $87,697 with a poverty rate of 13.74%. The median age in Kermit is 33 years: 32.9 years for males, and 33.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kermit was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,532 | 59.02% |
| Two or more races | 1,149 | 19.2% |
| Other race | 746 | 12.47% |
| Black or African American | 407 | 6.8% |
| Native American | 148 | 2.47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.03% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,110 | 2.84 | 81.4 | 18.6 |
| Married | 1,183 | 3.3 | 80.6 | 19.4 |
| Non Family | 530 | 1.04 | 90.6 | 9.4 |
| Female | 281 | 4.33 | 76.5 | 23.5 |
| Male | 116 | 2.67 | 59.5 | 40.5 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.84
Average Household Size
81.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 581 | 16.39% |
| Associates Degree | 194 | 5.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 224 | 6.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 68 | 1.92% |
| High School Graduate | 1,291 | 36.42% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 535 | 15.09% |
| Some College | 652 | 18.39% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,293 | 1,390 | 90 |
| White | 1,006 | 891 | 131 |
| Other Race | 502 | 325 | 27 |
| 2+ Races | 487 | 157 | 48 |
| Black | 297 | 222 | 48 |
| Native American | 73 | 24 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 88.57%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 16.16%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,409 | $65,729 | $68,892 |
| Graduate Degree | $41,964 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $59,236 | $71,067 | $31,019 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $44,741 | $62,602 | $28,971 |
| Overall | $56,775 | $64,028 | $43,125 |
| Some College | $57,240 | $70,750 | $49,643 |
$56,775
Average Earnings
$64,028
Average Male
$43,125
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
46.52% of Kermit residents speak only English, while 53.48% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 53.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,306 | 571 | 13.26% |
| Black | 407 | 163 | 40.05% |
| Other | 746 | 121 | 16.22% |
| Multiple | 1,149 | 49 | 4.26% |
| White | 1,336 | 37 | 2.77% |
| Islander | 2 | 2 | 100% |
13.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.01%
Male Poverty Rate
14.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kermit is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kermit is White, with 2.77% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.99%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.25% |
| High School | 5.34% |
| Some College | 2.25% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 17.02% |
| Male Employed | 7.34% |
| Female Employed | 3.03% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $85,417 | $89,559 |
| Households | $84,931 | $87,697 |
| Married Families | $99,850 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,161 | $60,905 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.4%
Male Marriage Rate
53.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
230
Number of Veterans
206
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 108 |
| Second Gulf War | 58 |
| First Gulf War | 34 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 97 |
| 35 to 54 | 72 |
| 55 to 64 | 31 |
| 75+ | 30 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 127 | 4.41% |
| White | 125 | 5.16% |
| Other Race | 50 | 9.04% |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 3.96% |
| Black | 24 | 7.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.3%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.7%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.8%
Labor Force Participation
60%
Employment Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
68.2%
Born in Kermit
83.87%
Native Born
16.13%
Foreign Born
7.54%
Non Citizen
8.59%
Naturalized
83.87% of Kermit residents were born in the United States, with 68.2% having been born in Texas. 7.54% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,371 | -97 | -1.77% |
| 2028 | 5,468 | -97 | -1.74% |
| 2027 | 5,565 | -96 | -1.7% |
| 2026 | 5,661 | -97 | -1.68% |
| 2025 | 5,758 | -97 | -1.66% |
| 2024 | 5,855 | -97 | -1.63% |
| 2023 | 5,952 | 90 | 1.54% |
| 2022 | 5,862 | -72 | -1.21% |
| 2021 | 5,934 | -308 | -4.93% |
| 2020 | 6,242 | -197 | -3.06% |
| 2019 | 6,439 | 180 | 2.88% |
| 2018 | 6,259 | 173 | 2.84% |
| 2017 | 6,086 | -267 | -4.2% |
| 2016 | 6,353 | -92 | -1.43% |
| 2015 | 6,445 | 166 | 2.64% |
| 2014 | 6,279 | 149 | 2.43% |
| 2013 | 6,130 | 215 | 3.63% |
| 2012 | 5,915 | 166 | 2.89% |
| 2011 | 5,749 | 63 | 1.11% |
| 2010 | 5,686 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,714 | -1,161 | -16.89% |
| 1990 | 6,875 | -1,140 | -14.22% |
| 1980 | 8,015 | 131 | 1.66% |
| 1970 | 7,884 | -2,581 | -24.66% |
| 1960 | 10,465 | 3,553 | 51.4% |
| 1950 | 6,912 | 4,328 | 167.49% |
| 1940 | 2,584 | -2,787 | -51.89% |