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Kermit

West Virginia · 406 residents · 0.392 sq mi
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Kermit has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,862. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 94% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $59,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
406
+94%since 2000
from 209 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,036 / sq mi
+94%since 2000
from 533 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.5
−4%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
932734536328121990201020202024Kermit
2024153
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,862
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,152
+17%since 2000
from $14,695 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade13.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance13%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing10.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Information8%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services5.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,900
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$629
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.9%
−33.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
21.1% rent
Vacancy rate
16.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.9%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.0%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−29%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(208)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(397)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.7%(15)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
57.0%
−26.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.0 min
+96%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
60.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
27.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.7%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.7%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
53.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.0%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kermit, West Virginia?

Kermit, West Virginia has about 406 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kermit, West Virginia?

The typical household in Kermit, West Virginia earns about $37,862 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kermit, West Virginia expensive?

In Kermit, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $59,900, and the typical rent is about $629 a month.

How educated are people in Kermit, West Virginia?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Kermit, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kermit, West Virginia?

About 21.2% of people in Kermit, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kermit, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Kermit, West Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 105 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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