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Fritch, TX
City in Hutchinson County, Texas.
Population
2,293
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,413
ZIP codes
0
Fritch and its ZIP codes
Fritch at a glance
- Fritch is about 12 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $88,750, 13% above the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $132,300 (53% below Texas) and median rent is $1,100 a month.
Local data for Fritch, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fritch, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$88,750
Poverty rate
5.2%
Median home value
$132,300
Median rent
$1,100/mo
Homeownership
87.6%
Bachelor's or higher
13.8%
Median age
38.8
Average commute
21.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (218), Irish Americans (157), Mexican Americans (124).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hutchinson County. PPP loans are for Fritch.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$78,757
7,708 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,473
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$133M
FY 2026, $6,450 per person
How people get to work
Fritch, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.2%
- Carpooled16.1%
- Public transit1.2%
- Walked10.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home2.3%
Average one-way commute: 21.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fritch, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
1,061
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
5
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 21°F
19.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fritch, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.9%
U.S. 33.3% +0.6 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.8%
U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts
Cities near Fritch
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Meredith EstatesCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 0.8 |
| SanfordTown | 5.4 mi | 0.1 |
| BorgerCity | 12 mi | 9 |
| StinnettCity | 15 mi | 2 |
| PanhandleTown | 24 mi | 2.1 |
| SkellytownTown | 24 mi | 0.5 |
| DumasCity | 26 mi | 5.5 |
| White DeerTown | 28 mi | 1.7 |
| SunrayCity | 29 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fritch, TX in?
- Fritch is in Hutchinson County, Texas.
- What is the population of Fritch, TX?
- About 2,293 people live in Fritch, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fritch?
- Nearby places include Lake Meredith Estates (1.4 mi), Sanford (5.4 mi), Borger (12 mi), Stinnett (15 mi), Panhandle (24 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023