Friona
City in Parmer County, Texas
Friona is a city in Parmer County, Texas, with 4,171 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,019 ft (1,225 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bovina, 12.6 miles SW.
- 4,171residents (2020 Census)
- 4,019 ftelevation · 1,225 m
- 1.4 sq miland area · 3.6 km²
- 2,967 / sq mipopulation density
- 79035ZIP code
About Friona
Friona is a city in Parmer County, Texas, United States. The population was 4,171 at the 2020 census. Friona was established as a small community in 1898 by XIT Ranch, originally called Frio, which is also the word for "cold" in Spanish.
The community served as a shipping point for the Pecos and Northern Texas Railroads. In 1906, the George G. Wright Land CO. chose the community for a colonization project, promising settlers of fertile soil, and a healthful climate. The community then became known as Friona after the opening of a post office in March 16, 1907 and started to construct various buildings, which were a hotel, livery stable and a bank. Soon after, the first church in Friona was constructed, and then in the following year of 1908 a school.
In 2007, the Texas State Legislature declared Friona the "Cheeseburger Capital of Texas". The city began holding the "Cheeseburger Cook-Off and Festival" in 2006.
The city motto is "The Biggest Small Town in Texas".
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Living in Friona
- Median household income
- $66,801
- Median home value
- $125,500
- Median rent
- $1,038/mo
- Median age
- 39.9
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Friona had 4,171 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,171 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,967 per sq mi (1,146 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Friona at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Parmer County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,171 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.41 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,019 ft (1,225 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.6394° N, 102.7231° W |
| ZIP code | 79035 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4827660 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Friona
- Bovina12.6 mi SW
- Summerfield14.0 mi NE
- Hereford22.3 mi NE
- Dimmitt24.6 mi E
- Farwell25.1 mi SW
- Texico, NM25.4 mi SW
- Muleshoe28.3 mi S
- Clovis, NM30.2 mi SW
- Earth33.2 mi SE
- Grady, NM35.9 mi W
- Nazareth35.9 mi E
- Springlake36.9 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Friona
What county is Friona in?
Friona is in Parmer County, Texas.
What is the population of Friona, TX?
4,171 people lived in Friona at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Friona, TX?
The ZIP code of Friona is 79035.
What is the elevation of Friona?
4,019 feet (1,225 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Friona?
Bovina (12.6 mi), Summerfield (14.0 mi), Hereford (22.3 mi), Dimmitt (24.6 mi), Farwell (25.1 mi).
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