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Kermit

Texas · 6,267 residents · 2.533 sq mi
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Kermit has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $59,942. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $77,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 92%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,267
+10%since 2000
from 5,714 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,474 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 2,256 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.1
Unchangedsince 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Kermit
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,942
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,143 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,308
+80%since 2000
from $12,949 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.0%
+23.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing17.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade15.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance11.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services4.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,000
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$834
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
24.3% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+40%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic29.1%(1,825)
Black1.8%(115)
Hispanic / Latino66.3%(4,155)
Asian1%(65)
Other2.5%(157)
Diversity Score60.3%(3,782)
Diversity Score
60
−7%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
63.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 55.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+4%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2011
from 57.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.2%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
17.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
28.2%
−43.8 ptssince 2013
from 72.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kermit, Texas?

Kermit, Texas has about 6,267 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kermit, Texas?

The typical household in Kermit, Texas earns about $59,942 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 $77,000, and the typical rent is about $834 a month.

How educated are people in Kermit, Texas?

About 8.7% 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 12.8% 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 661 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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