Kermit, TX Demographics

A map of Kermit's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	4,219	4,155	74.2%	66.3%
White	1,121	1,825	19.7%	29.1%
Black	255	115	4.5%	1.8%
Native American/Other	65	41	1.1%	0.7%
Multiracial	19	66	0.3%	1.1%
Asian	10	65	0.2%	1.0%

Kermit, Texas has an estimated population of 5,689, a decrease from the 6,267 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.2% Hispanic, 19.7% White, 4.5% Black, 1.1% Native American/Other, 0.3% Multiracial, and 0.2% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kermit, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kermit has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Kermit, that probability was 47.5% in 2020 and 40.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kermit is ranked the 400th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Kermit was ranked the 351st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kermit's White Population

1,121 residents of Kermit, or 19.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kermit is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Kermit ranks 1318th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kermit's White population has declined by an estimated 38.6%. White residents' share of Kermit's population has decreased from 29.1% to 19.7%.

Kermit is less White than neighboring Wink (77.7% White), Monahans (31.2% White), Jal (34.5% White), Wickett (38.2% White), and Pyote (76.5% White).

Kermit's Black Population

255 residents of Kermit, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kermit is lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Kermit ranks 818th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kermit's Black population has grown by an estimated 121.7%. Black residents' share of Kermit's population has increased from 1.8% to 4.5%.

Kermit is more Black than neighboring Wink (0.6% Black), Jal (0% Black), Wickett (4.4% Black), and Pyote (0% Black). Kermit is less Black than neighboring Monahans (6.8% Black).

Kermit's Asian Population

10 residents of Kermit, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kermit is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Kermit ranks 446th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kermit's Asian population has declined by an estimated 84.6%. Asian residents' share of Kermit's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.2%.

Kermit is more Asian than neighboring Jal (0% Asian), Wickett (0% Asian), and Pyote (0% Asian). Kermit is less Asian than neighboring Wink (2.3% Asian), and Monahans (1.1% Asian).

Kermit's Hispanic Population

4,219 residents of Kermit, or 74.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kermit is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Kermit ranks 474th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kermit's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Kermit's population has increased from 66.3% to 74.2%.

Kermit is more Hispanic than neighboring Wink (17.8% Hispanic), Monahans (60% Hispanic), Jal (65.5% Hispanic), Wickett (56.1% Hispanic), and Pyote (23.5% Hispanic).

Kermit's Native American/Other Population

65 residents of Kermit, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kermit is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Kermit ranks 887th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kermit's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 58.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kermit's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Kermit is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wink (0% Native American/Other), Monahans (0.4% Native American/Other), Jal (0% Native American/Other), Wickett (0% Native American/Other), and Pyote (0% Native American/Other).

Kermit's Multiracial Population

19 residents of Kermit, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kermit is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Kermit ranks 1450th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kermit's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 71.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Kermit's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.3%.

Kermit is more Multiracial than neighboring Jal (0% Multiracial), and Pyote (0% Multiracial). Kermit is less Multiracial than neighboring Wink (1.6% Multiracial), Monahans (0.4% Multiracial), and Wickett (1.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.