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Kermit, TX
City in Winkler County, Texas.
Population
5,689
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,246
ZIP codes
0
Kermit and its ZIP codes
Kermit at a glance
- Kermit is about 19 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $81,170, 3% above the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $151,600 (47% below Texas) and median rent is $1,071 a month.
Local data for Kermit, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kermit, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,170
Poverty rate
16.9%
Median home value
$151,600
Median rent
$1,071/mo
Homeownership
84.5%
Bachelor's or higher
8.0%
Median age
35.3
Average commute
30.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,863), Irish Americans (175), German Americans (173).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Winkler County. PPP loans are for Kermit.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$94,640
4,223 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$85,774
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$33.11M
FY 2026, $4,250 per person
How people get to work
Kermit, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.2%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle1.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home0.4%
Average one-way commute: 30.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kermit, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
199
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
95° / 29°F
12.6 inches of rain a year
Superfund sites
1
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kermit, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
28.8%
U.S. 11.1% +17.7 pts
Cities near Kermit
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WinkCity | 7.8 mi | 1.2 |
| MonahansCity | 14 mi | 28.9 |
| Jal, NMCity | 19 mi | 4.8 |
| WickettTown | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| ThorntonvilleTown | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| PyoteTown | 22 mi | 1.3 |
| Southwest SandhillCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 7.4 |
| GoldsmithCity | 29 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kermit, TX in?
- Kermit is in Winkler County, Texas.
- What is the population of Kermit, TX?
- About 5,689 people live in Kermit, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kermit?
- Nearby places include Wink (7.8 mi), Monahans (14 mi), Jal, NM (19 mi), Wickett (20 mi), Thorntonville (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023