Kermit, Texas
Kermit: city in Texas, United States
About
Kermit is a city located in the county of Winkler in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,708 and a population density of 877 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,367 inhabitants.
The city was created 88 years ago in 1937.
Quick Facts about Kermit
| Population | 6,367 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| County | Winkler County |
| Postal code | 79745 |
| Phone Area Codes | 432 |
| Area | 6.51 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 31.8576,-103.0927 |
| Named for | Kermit Roosevelt |
| Altitude | 2,861 feet / 872 meters |
| Capital city | Kermit is capital of Winkler County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1938 (88 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 19:37:20 (22nd April 2026) |
| Density | 978 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 10.35% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 92℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Kermit is located at 31°51'27"N 103°5'34"W (31.8576300, -103.0926700).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Kermit increased by 10.35% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,708 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,758 | 0.87% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,924 | 2.8% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 6,138 | 3.49% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,287 | 2.37% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,457 | 2.63% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,363 | -1.48% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,108 | -4.17% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,301 | 3.06% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,486 | 2.85% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,367 | -1.87% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 8,533 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 8,120 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 5.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 8,850 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 8,102 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 17.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 26.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.7% |
| White only, percent : | 72.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 23.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.1% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 71.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 801 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 56.8% |
Kermit zip code is 79745.
County name: Winkler, County
fips: 48495
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 56.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $158,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,074 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $355 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $693 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,043 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.05 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 83.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 69.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 82.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 17.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 16.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 50.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 45.8% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 36,843 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 314,198 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $38,799 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $41,017 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $27,327 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 16.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 874 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 441 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 321 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 136 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 665 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 195 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 589 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,072.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 7.55 |
Services and Civic Places in Kermit
1Winkler County Extension Office
Rating: 5 (1)
307 S Poplar St # 1, Kermit, TX 79745, United States View details
Phone: +14325862593
Closest post offices linked to Kermit.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Kerm Post Office | Kermit (TX) | 79745 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Kermit, West Virginia town in Mingo County, West Virginia, United States with a population of 341 people.
Other cities in Winkler County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Winkler County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wink | 1,014 | City in Winkler County, Texas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Kermit distances to largest Texas cities