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 $90,332 with a poverty rate of 12.11%. The median age in Kermit is 36.5 years: 32.7 years for males, and 38.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kermit was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,868 | 50.48% |
| Two or more races | 1,230 | 21.65% |
| Other race | 1,093 | 19.24% |
| Black or African American | 309 | 5.44% |
| Native American | 179 | 3.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.04% |
| 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 | 2,096 | 2.71 | 83.7 | 16.3 |
| Married | 1,012 | 3.28 | 88.3 | 11.7 |
| Non Family | 625 | 1.03 | 88.8 | 11.2 |
| Female | 335 | 4.24 | 71.3 | 28.7 |
| Male | 124 | 2.38 | 54 | 46 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.71
Average Household Size
83.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 603 | 17.2% |
| Associates Degree | 276 | 7.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 278 | 7.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 42 | 1.2% |
| High School Graduate | 1,241 | 35.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 480 | 13.69% |
| Some College | 585 | 16.69% |
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 | 2,265 | 1,424 | 130 |
| White | 974 | 850 | 107 |
| Other Race | 677 | 431 | 34 |
| 2+ Races | 665 | 287 | 82 |
| Black | 239 | 151 | 52 |
| Native American | 76 | 13 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 87.27%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 21.76%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $74,250 | $81,520 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,750 | $66,071 | $22,857 |
| Overall | $59,315 | $69,271 | $28,825 |
| Some College | $48,125 | $52,333 | $45,069 |
$59,315
Average Earnings
$69,271
Average Male
$28,825
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
43.58% of Kermit residents speak only English, while 56.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 56.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,202 | 382 | 9.09% |
| Black | 309 | 158 | 51.13% |
| Other | 1,093 | 137 | 12.53% |
| White | 1,141 | 88 | 7.71% |
| Multiple | 1,230 | 43 | 3.5% |
| Islander | 2 | 2 | 100% |
12.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.86%
Male Poverty Rate
15.88%
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 Multiple, with 3.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.42%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.82% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.63% |
| Some College | 8.25% |
| High School | 4.51% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 30% |
| Female Employed | 5.22% |
| Male Employed | 3.76% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $92,446 | $95,518 |
| Households | $90,181 | $90,332 |
| Married Families | $114,643 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,198 | $59,608 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.7%
Male Marriage Rate
46.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
203
Number of Veterans
203
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 112 |
| Second Gulf War | 65 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 91 |
| 35 to 54 | 55 |
| 75+ | 47 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 140 | 6.8% |
| Hispanic | 70 | 2.5% |
| Other Race | 32 | 4.43% |
| Black | 20 | 8.37% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 1.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.7%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65%
Labor Force Participation
63.5%
Employment Rate
2.2%
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
64.85%
Born in Kermit
83.17%
Native Born
16.83%
Foreign Born
11.25%
Non Citizen
5.58%
Naturalized
83.17% of Kermit residents were born in the United States, with 64.85% having been born in Texas. 11.25% 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% |