Kermit is a city located in Winkler County, Texas. Kermit has a 2026 population of 5,744. It is also the county seat of Winkler County. Kermit is currently declining at a rate of -1.41% annually and its population has decreased by -7.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,238 in 2020.
The median household income in Kermit is $81,170 with a poverty rate of 16.86%. The median age in Kermit is 35.3 years: 32.1 years for males, and 37.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 112.3 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 35.3 years
Female: 37.6 years
Male: 32.1 years
There are 4,091 adults, (757 of whom are seniors) in Kermit.
Female: 2,680 (47.1%)
Male: 3,009 (52.9%)
The racial composition of Kermit includes 43.03% White, 22.15% other race, 4.48% Black or African American, 3.18% Native American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,448 | 43.03% |
| Two or more races | 1,531 | 26.91% |
| Other race | 1,260 | 22.15% |
| Black or African American | 255 | 4.48% |
| Native American | 181 | 3.18% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.07% |
Kermit 's average per capita income is $54,127. Household income levels show a median of $81,170. The poverty rate stands at 16.86%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $116,733 | - |
| Families | $94,837 | $97,072 |
| Households | $81,170 | $88,586 |
| Non Families | - | $48,711 |
Average Income
Median Household Income
Poverty Rate