Friona is a city in Parmer County, Texas, United States. The population was 4,171 at the 2020 census.
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".
Geography
Friona is located at (34.638987, –102.721571).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.
Climate
According to the Köppen climate classification, Friona has a semiarid climate, BSk on climate maps.
Demographics
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, Friona had a population of 4,171, 1,340 households, and 1,084 families. The median age was 30.9 years. 30.4% of residents were under the age of 18 and 12.3% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 105.6 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 102.4 males age 18 and over.
There were 1,340 households in Friona, of which 40.9% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 55.1% were married-couple households, 19.4% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 21.2% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 20.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.
! Race !! Number !! Percent
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| White || 1,677 || 40.2%
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| Black or African American || 41 || 1.0%
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| American Indian and Alaska Native || 94 || 2.3%
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| Asian || 10 || 0.2%
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| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander || 2 || 0.0%
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| Some other race || 1,369 || 32.8%
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| Two or more races || 978 || 23.4%
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| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) || 3,372 || 80.8%
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2010 census
As of the 2010 United States census, 4,123 people were living in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 69.9% Hispanic, 28.2% White, 0.9% Black, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, and 0.3% from two or more races.
2000 census
As of the census
The city is served by Friona Independent School District. The local high school mascot is a Chieftain. The school colors are red and white. The girls' team mascot is a Squaw. The junior high boys' team mascot is a Brave. The junior high girls' team mascot is a Maiden.