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Friona, TX
City in Parmer County, Texas.
Population
4,102
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,917
ZIP codes
0
Friona and its ZIP codes
Friona at a glance
- Friona is about 25 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $66,801 a year, 15% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $125,500 (56% below Texas) and median rent is $1,038 a month.
Local data for Friona, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Friona, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,801
Poverty rate
8.9%
Median home value
$125,500
Median rent
$1,038/mo
Homeownership
79.9%
Bachelor's or higher
11.9%
Median age
39.9
Average commute
13.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,341), Guatemalan Americans (456), German Americans (109).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Parmer County. PPP loans are for Friona.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,802
6,490 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$77,881
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$56M
FY 2026, $5,677 per person
How people get to work
Friona, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.1%
- Carpooled11.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 13.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Friona, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
583
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 22°F
19.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Friona, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.7%
U.S. 33.3% +2.4 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
11.3%
U.S. 12.8% -1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
30.5%
U.S. 11.1% +19.4 pts
Cities near Friona
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BovinaCity | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| SummerfieldCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| HerefordCity | 23 mi | 6.3 |
| DimmittCity | 24 mi | 3.2 |
| FarwellCity | 25 mi | 0.8 |
| Texico, NMCity | 25 mi | 0.8 |
| MuleshoeCity | 28 mi | 3.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Friona, TX in?
- Friona is in Parmer County, Texas.
- What is the population of Friona, TX?
- About 4,102 people live in Friona, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Friona?
- Nearby places include Bovina (13 mi), Summerfield (14 mi), Hereford (23 mi), Dimmitt (24 mi), Farwell (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023