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Fritch, TX


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Fritch, Texas

Fritch, Texas, in Hutchinson county, is 31 miles NE of Amarillo, Texas (center to center) and 230 miles W of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. About 2,235 people people live in Fritch.

The People and Families of Fritch

In Fritch, about 71% of adults are married. Homes in Fritch tend to contain married couples.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Fritch had a median family income of $46,600. Not many of the people of Fritch are below middle class.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($750) in Fritch than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Fritch Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Fritch, about 85% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Fritch, 98% of commuters drive to work. The city is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great city for public transportation.

Comparative Profile of Fritch, TX

Comparing Fritch to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population88
Age of the Population79
Senior Citizens68
Well-Paid Single Men68
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Well-Paid Single Women56
Racial Diversity51
Female Share of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size63

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income78
People Above Poverty78
College Educated Adults67

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times45
Working at Home44
Walking and Biking to Work32
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built64
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Affordability of Rents45
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
People Living Alone24
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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