As of 2026 the population of Kermit is 6,003. The population is expected to shrink to 5,853 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.50%.
The median age of Kermit residents is 36.
The diversity index of Kermit is 82.0, meaning that there is a 82% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Kermit is $95,763 and projected to be $101,109 in 2031. Per capita income is $34,122, projected to be $36,432 in 2031. 1.17% of households – 70 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $885,422 and the average disposable income is $78,463.
There are 2,594 housing units in Kermit; 1,658 are owner-occupied, 481 are rented, and 455 are vacant. The average home value is $193,043, with 244 homes built in 2010 or later, and 0 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 213 businesses in Kermit, employing 1,741 workers and pulling from a labor force of 2,727 age 16 and above. 652 workers commute into Kermit from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,917 residents both live and work in/around Kermit. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 15.13% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 13.46% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 2,352 drive alone, 256 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 107 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 12 residents work from home.
1,427 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 221 have associates degrees, 297 have bachelor’s degrees, and 64 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
