As of 2025 the population of Kermit is 5,949. The population is expected to shrink to 5,697 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.86%.
The median age of Kermit residents is 35.
The diversity index of Kermit is 81.5, 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 $93,077 and projected to be $97,069 in 2030. Per capita income is $33,200, projected to be $35,099 in 2030. 0.96% of households – 57 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $692,646 and the average disposable income is $75,804.
There are 2,568 housing units in Kermit; 1,655 are owner-occupied, 467 are rented, and 446 are vacant. The average home value is $183,011, with 234 homes built in 2010 or later, and 0 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 219 businesses in Kermit, employing 1,850 workers and pulling from a labor force of 2,692 age 16 and above. 539 workers commute into Kermit from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
2,009 residents both live and work in/around Kermit. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 16.53% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 10.4% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 2,441 drive alone, 160 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 80 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 11 residents work from home.
1,389 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 335 have associates degrees, 352 have bachelor’s degrees, and 46 hold a graduate or professional degree.
