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Parmer County, TX
3 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Parmer County, Texas.
Population
9,731
Land area
881sq mi
People per sq mi
11
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Parmer County
Parmer County at a glance
- Parmer County is 90% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $69,735, 11% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $146,700 (48% below Texas) and median rent is $1,081 a month.
- Its largest cities are Friona (4,102), Bovina (1,488) and Farwell (1,306).
Local data for Parmer County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Parmer County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,735
Poverty rate
10.2%
Median home value
$146,700
Prices -0.2% in a year
Median rent
$1,081/mo
Homeownership
72.1%
Bachelor's or higher
16.9%
Median age
36.3
Average commute
16.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (5,672), German Americans (471), Guatemalan Americans (469).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, +0.1 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
PPP loans
$22.2M
330 loans, 2,587 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$47.9K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Parmer County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.5%
- Carpooled13.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home2.6%
Average one-way commute: 16.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Parmer County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
583
Most often 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 Parmer County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
28.6%
U.S. 11.1% +17.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Parmer County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Parmer County, TX?
- Friona is the largest city or town in Parmer County, with about 4,102 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Parmer County?
- Parmer County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 79009, 79035, 79053, 79325.
- What is the population of Parmer County, TX?
- About 9,731 people live in Parmer County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Parmer County?
- Parmer County borders Curry County, NM, Deaf Smith County, Lamb County, Castro County, Bailey County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023