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Kermit

Texas · 6,019 residents (2025 est.) · 2.533 sq mi
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Kermit has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,170. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $151,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 212%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,689
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5,714 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,246 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,256 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.3
Unchangedsince 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,019 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Kermit
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,170
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,143 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,995
+163%since 2000
from $12,949 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.5%
+39.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
−8%since 2010
from 0.404 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance22.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing18.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical16.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services5.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,600
+212%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,071
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
15.5% rent
Vacancy rate
16.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+104%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49.2%(2,811)
Black1.9%(111)
Hispanic / Latino47.8%(2,733)
Asian0.2%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.1%(3,719)
2024
White, non-Hispanic19.7%(1,121)
Black4.5%(255)
Hispanic / Latino74.2%(4,219)
Asian0.2%(10)
Other1.5%(84)
Diversity Score51.1%(2,908)
Diversity Score
51
−21%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
67.8%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 55.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.9 min
+42%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.9%
+9.1 ptssince 2011
from 57.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.0%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
17.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.1%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2012
from 15.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.4%
−49.6 ptssince 2013
from 72.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.3%
+22.6 ptssince 2017
from 66.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
43.6%
−14.1 ptssince 2016
from 57.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
56.2%
+14.0 ptssince 2016
from 42.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kermit, Texas?

Kermit, Texas has about 5,689 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kermit, Texas?

The typical household in Kermit, Texas earns about $81,170 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kermit, Texas expensive?

In Kermit, Texas, the median home is worth about $151,600, and the typical rent is about $1,071 a month.

How educated are people in Kermit, Texas?

About 8.0% of adults age 25 and over in Kermit, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kermit, Texas?

About 16.9% of people in Kermit, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kermit, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Kermit, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,239 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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