Kermit is a town located in Mingo County West Virginia. Kermit has a 2024 population of 287. Kermit is currently declining at a rate of -2.38% annually and its population has decreased by -8.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 314 in 2020.
The average household income in Kermit is $49,748 with a poverty rate of 33.64%. The median age in Kermit is 34.8 years: 43.3 years for males, and 30.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kermit was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 217 | 100% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 86 | 2.52 | 48.8 | 51.2 |
| Non Family | 40 | 0 | 27.5 | 72.5 |
| Married | 27 | 3.74 | 63 | 37 |
| Female | 11 | 3.82 | 54.5 | 45.5 |
| Male | 8 | 4.25 | 100 | 0 |
3.74
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
48.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 29 | 21.01% |
| Associates Degree | 6 | 4.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7 | 5.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 12 | 8.7% |
| High School Graduate | 32 | 23.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7 | 5.07% |
| Some College | 45 | 32.61% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 138 | 102 | 19 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 73.91%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 13.77%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $44,583 | $44,583 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,938 | $45,833 | $21,250 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$40,938
Average Earnings
$45,833
Average Male
$21,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Kermit residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 217 | 73 | 33.64% |
33.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
38.1%
Male Poverty Rate
29.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kermit is White, with 33.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kermit is White, with 33.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 59.09%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 75% |
| High School | 40.63% |
| Some College | 7.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 11.54% |
| Female Employed | 10.81% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,500 | $74,298 |
| Households | $30,625 | $49,748 |
| Married Families | $103,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $15,357 | $18,138 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.1%
Male Marriage Rate
39.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
15
Number of Veterans
15
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Vietnam | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15 | 9.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.2%
Labor Force Participation
40.4%
Employment Rate
8.7%
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
61.75%
Born in Kermit
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Kermit residents were born in the United States, with 61.75% having been born in West Virginia. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 253 | -7 | -2.69% |
| 2028 | 260 | -7 | -2.62% |
| 2027 | 267 | -6 | -2.2% |
| 2026 | 273 | -7 | -2.5% |
| 2025 | 280 | -7 | -2.44% |
| 2024 | 287 | -7 | -2.38% |
| 2023 | 294 | -6 | -2% |
| 2022 | 300 | -7 | -2.28% |
| 2021 | 307 | -7 | -2.23% |
| 2020 | 314 | -34 | -9.77% |
| 2019 | 348 | -8 | -2.25% |
| 2018 | 356 | -5 | -1.39% |
| 2017 | 361 | -7 | -1.9% |
| 2016 | 368 | -10 | -2.65% |
| 2015 | 378 | -7 | -1.82% |
| 2014 | 385 | -2 | -0.52% |
| 2013 | 387 | -3 | -0.77% |
| 2012 | 390 | -7 | -1.76% |
| 2011 | 397 | -4 | -1% |
| 2010 | 401 | 0 | 0% |