Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Friona, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,102

Median Agei

39.9

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

73.1%2,997

White

23.5%964

Two or More

2.4%99

Other

0.6%25

Black

0.4%17

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.2%60

High School Diploma

23.4%629

Some College (<1 yr)

8%214

Some College (1+ yr)

13.3%357

Associate's Degree

8.7%235

Bachelor's Degree

9.5%255

Master's Degree

2.1%57

Professional Degree

0.3%7

HS or Higher

67.5%

BA or Higher

11.9%

Graduate+

2.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$125,500

Median Renti

$1,038

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

79.9%1,154

Renter-Occupied

20.1%290

Total Units

1,573

Homeownership

79.9%

Vacancy Rate

8.2%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

119

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

4.8%76

2000–2009

3.6%57

1990–1999

8.1%127

1980–1989

11.9%187

1970–1979

28%441

1960–1969

19.6%308

1950–1959

8.3%130

1940–1949

12.1%191

1939 or earlier

3.6%56

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75.7%1,093

Electricity

23.7%342

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$66,801

Mean Household Incomei

$79,157

Per Capita Incomei

$29,272

Poverty Ratei

8.8%

Unemploymenti

4.8%

Labor Forcei

1,905

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers10 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,02525%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

634

Guatemala

334

Germany

United Kingdom

Workforce

Total Employed

1,813

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

144(4.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

72.7%Insured

27.3%Uninsured