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Friona

Texas · 4,171 residents · 1.4 sq mi
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Friona has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,554. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $91,000. At a median age of 30.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,171
+8%since 2000
from 3,854 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,979 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 2,753 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.9
−1%since 2000
from 31.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Friona
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,554
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,964 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,071
+99%since 2000
from $13,635 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.3%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Information4.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,000
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$695
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.4%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
36.6% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+12%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic40%(1,542)
Black1.1%(43)
Hispanic / Latino57.9%(2,230)
Asian0.3%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.2%(2,398)
2020
White, non-Hispanic17.1%(714)
Black0.6%(26)
Hispanic / Latino80.8%(3,372)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other1.6%(65)
Diversity Score40.1%(1,674)
Diversity Score
40
−35%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.1%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.8 min
+23%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 64.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.6%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
22.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.6%
−59.7 ptssince 2013
from 76.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Friona, Texas?

Friona, Texas has about 4,171 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Friona, Texas?

The typical household in Friona, Texas earns about $54,554 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Friona, Texas expensive?

In Friona, Texas, the median home is worth about $91,000, and the typical rent is about $695 a month.

How educated are people in Friona, Texas?

About 9.6% of adults age 25 and over in Friona, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Friona, Texas?

About 13.2% of people in Friona, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Friona, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Friona, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 483 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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