City · Texas
Kermit, Texas
Kermit, city, in Winkler County, Texas. Kermit had 6,019 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 6,267 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,689 (±197). GEOID 4839004.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,019
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,267 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,689 ±197
Median household income
$81,170
±$21,635 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$151,600
±$33,938 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,071
±$76 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Kermit and what county is it in?
Kermit is a city in Winkler County, Texas. It covers 2.5 square miles of land, 2,474 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Kermit, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 6,019 people lived in Kermit on July 1, 2025, down 3.9% since 2020, while Texas grew 8.8%. The 2020 Census counted 6,267 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,689 (±197).
| Measure | Kermit | Winkler County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,689 ±197 | 7,454 | −814 |
| Households | 2,138 ±160 | 2,762 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.66 ±0.17 | 2.66 | −0.32 |
| Housing units | 2,563 ±92 | 3,227 | no clear change |
Kermit's population since 2000
From 5,714 in 2000 to 6,019 in 2025: up 5.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Kermit as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Kermit?
The median resident of Kermit is 35.3 years old; 28.1% are under 18 and 13.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 74.2%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 19.7%. 17.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Kermit | Winkler County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.3 ±3.1 | 35.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 28.1% ±1.7 pts | 29.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.3% ±1.3 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Male | 52.9% ±2.0 pts | 52.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 74.2% ±2.8 pts | 62.5% | +5.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 19.7% ±2.9 pts | 31.6% | −7.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.5% ±1.3 pts | 3.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±1.0 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 17.8% ±4.9 pts | 15.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 56.4% ±7.3 pts | 48.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.1% ±2.1 pts | 3.9% | – |
| With a disability | 11.4% ±2.8 pts | 11.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 22.4% ±9.1 pts | 19.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 67.8% ±6.2 pts | 72.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 8.0% ±2.8 pts | 10.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 1.6% ±0.9 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.6% ±4.5 pts | 92.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6% ±2.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Kermit earn?
Half of Kermit's 2,138 households earn less than $81,170 a year (±$21,635), against $86,900 in Winkler County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $66,786 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Kermit | Winkler County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $81,170 ±$21,635 | $86,900 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $88,586 ±$9,711 | $93,937 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,995 ±$3,725 | $35,418 | +$5,470 |
| People below the poverty line | 16.9% ±6.3 pts | 16.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 27.5% ±13.0 pts | 26.5% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 22.2% ±7.0 pts | 18.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.3% ±2.8 pts | 94.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.3% ±4.5 pts | 87.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Kermit?
Owners occupy 84.5% of Kermit's occupied homes and renters 15.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $151,600 by its owner (±$33,938). The median renter pays $1,071 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Kermit | Winkler County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $151,600 ±$33,938 | $148,200 | +$78,251 |
| Median gross rent | $1,071 ±$76 | $1,037 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 16.7% ±17.0 pts | 24.9% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,385 ±$165 | $1,438 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 84.5% ±5.8 pts | 86.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 15.5% ±5.8 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Housing units | 2,563 ±92 | 3,227 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9% ±1.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.2% ±8.4 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 83.9% ±6.6 pts | 82.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.3% ±4.1 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.3% ±5.3 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.3% ±2.7 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Kermit building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Kermit in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Kermit work and get to work?
86.2% of Kermit's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 30.9 minutes.
| Measure | Kermit | Winkler County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.9% ±4.5 pts | 65.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9% ±2.9 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 86.2% ±5.3 pts | 85.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.4% ±4.4 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.9 min ±6.0 | 28.6 min | +12.4 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Kermit?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Kermit, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $75,100 (Tract 9502) to $94,728 (Tract 9503).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9503Winkler County | 3,750 | $94,728 |
| Tract 9502Winkler County | 1,972 | $75,100 |
| Tract 9504Winkler County | 1,732 | $93,026 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Kermit) · Census block assignment files
How does Kermit compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Kermit is the 4,408th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 345th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Kermit ranks 310th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 345th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 720th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 149th | 979 |
| Median household income | 310th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 422nd | 978 |
| Median home value | 654th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 469th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 325th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 849th | 877 |
| Median age | 569th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 193rd | 973 |
| Travel time to work | 244th | 976 |
Kermit's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Kermit with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Kermit?
16 of the 57 figures for Kermit on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Kermit are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Kermit.