Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Kermit, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,689

Median Agei

35.3

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

74.2%4,219

White

19.7%1,121

Black

4.5%255

Other

1.1%61

Two or More

0.3%19

Asian

0.2%10

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.6%306

High School Diploma

28.1%1,001

Some College (<1 yr)

9.7%345

Some College (1+ yr)

7.2%255

Associate's Degree

6.2%221

Bachelor's Degree

6.4%228

Master's Degree

1.6%56

HS or Higher

67.8%

BA or Higher

Graduate+

1.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$151,600

Median Renti

$1,071

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

84.5%1,807

Renter-Occupied

15.5%331

Total Units

2,563

Homeownership

84.5%

Vacancy Rate

16.6%

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

119

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%5

2010–2019

9.3%239

2000–2009

2.2%56

1990–1999

4.7%121

1980–1989

6%153

1970–1979

21.5%550

1960–1969

28.9%740

1950–1959

15.7%402

1940–1949

11.6%297

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

59%1,261

Electricity

39.9%853

No Fuel

0.7%15

Bottled/LP Gas

0.3%6

Other

0.1%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$81,170

Mean Household Incomei

$88,586

Per Capita Incomei

$33,995

Poverty Ratei

16.9%

Unemploymenti

3.9%

Labor Forcei

2,839

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,01517.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

926

India

United Kingdom

Workforce

Total Employed

2,727

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

168(4.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

77.6%Insured

22.4%Uninsured