Editing Fritch, Texas

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| official_name      = Fritch, Texas
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| subdivision_name2  = [[Hutchinson County, Texas|Hutchinson]], [[Moore County, Texas|Moore]]

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| area_code          = [[Area code 806|806]]
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'''Fritch''' is a city in [[Moore County, Texas|Moore]] and [[Hutchinson County, Texas|Hutchinson Counties]], [[Texas]], United States. The population was 1,859 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name=":0" />

==History==
===1992 tornado===
On June 27, 1992, a mile-wide, multi-vortex F4 tornado struck the Fritch area, resulting in major damage to the city and seven injuries, but no loss of life.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davidson |first=Sarah |date=2007-04-20 |title=Fritch Tornado of 1992 |url=https://abc7amarillo.com/news/local/fritch-tornado-of-1992 |access-date=2022-06-19 |website=KVII |language=en}}</ref>

===2014 wildfire===
On May 11, 2014, a fast-moving [[wildfire]] in the area began, causing much destruction and loss of homes in the Fritch area, which was evacuated by authorities. Media reported 100 structures destroyed with numerous people in local shelters.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://agntv.amarillo.com/news/update-fire-has-destroyed-roughly-100-homes|title=UPDATE Fire has destroyed roughly 100 homes|accessdate=May 12, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140512215302/http://agntv.amarillo.com/news/update-fire-has-destroyed-roughly-100-homes|archive-date=May 12, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hutchinson-County-LEPC-Emergency-Notification/268723643282360 |title=Hutchinson County LEPC Facebook updates|website=[[Facebook]] |accessdate=May 12, 2014}}</ref>

==Geography==
Fritch is located in the southwest corner of Hutchinson County<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> at the geographic center of the [[Texas Panhandle]] region. It is {{convert|35|mi}} north-northeast of [[Amarillo, Texas|Amarillo]] and {{convert|13|mi}} west of [[Borger, Texas|Borger]]. Fritch sits in an area where the typically flat [[High Plains (United States)|High Plains]] are divided into canyons and draws by the [[Canadian River]]. The city sits on flat land surrounded by undulating terrain.

[[Lake Meredith]] on the Canadian River lies {{convert|2|mi|0}} northwest of the city and is a main source of water for surrounding communities, though Fritch uses water drawn from the [[Ogallala Aquifer]] for its municipal supply.

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
| 1960 = 1617
| 1970 = 1778
| 1980 = 2299
| 1990 = 2335
| 2000 = 2235
| 2010 = 2117
| 2020 = 1859
| footnote = U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
}}

===2020 census===

{| class="wikitable"
|+'''Fritch racial composition'''<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?g=1600000US4827696&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2 |access-date=2022-05-20 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref><br /> (''NH = Non-Hispanic''){{efn|Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.<ref>https://www.census.gov/ {{nonspecific|date=August 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=About the Hispanic Population and its Origin |url=https://www.census.gov/topics/population/hispanic-origin/about.html |website=www.census.gov |access-date=18 May 2022}}</ref>}}
!Race
!Number
!Percentage
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino whites|White]] (NH)
|1,588
|85.42%
|-
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino African Americans|Black or African American]] (NH)
|7
|0.38%
|-
|[[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]] (NH)
|20
|1.08%
|-
|[[Asian Americans|Asian]] (NH)
|4
|0.22%
|-
|Some Other Race (NH)
|3
|0.16%
|-
|[[Multiracial Americans|Mixed/Multi-Racial]] (NH)
|102
|5.49%
|-
|[[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]]
|135
|7.26%
|-
|'''Total'''
|'''1,859'''
|
|}
As of the [[2020 United States census]], there were 1,859 people, 824 households, and 616 families residing in the city.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, 2,235 people, 886 households, and 679 families resided in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,840.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The 961 housing units averaged {{convert|791.5|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units&nbsp;|units|}}. The [[Race (United States Census)|racial makeup]] of the city was 95.53% White, 0.09% African American, 1.66% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 1.30% from other races, and 1.30% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 4.30% of the population.

Of the 886 households, 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.3% were married couples living together, 8.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.3% were not families. About 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the city, the population was distributed as 26.4% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 16.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $42,098, and a family was $46,600. Males had a median income of $41,134 versus $21,860 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $17,745. None of the population were below the [[poverty line]].

Fritch is primarily a [[bedroom community]], with the majority of citizens commuting to nearby [[Borger, Texas|Borger]] and [[Amarillo, Texas|Amarillo]] for work. Major employers in the area include [[Pantex]], [[ConocoPhillips]], and [[Agrium]], all located within a short distance of Fritch. Due to its nature as a commuting town, Fritch differs from most small towns in the region, which rely more on [[agriculture]] as their economic base. Though several large ranches are adjacent to the town, little to no farming occurs due to the uneven topography, and the town has few agriculture-related services.

==Recreation==
Fritch is located adjacent to the [[Lake Meredith National Recreation Area]], which offers residents and visitors ample opportunities for outdoor activities including boating, fishing, camping, hiking, and seasonal hunting. [[Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument]] is {{convert|10|mi}} southwest of Fritch along Lake Meredith. The city is home to the Lake Meredith Historical Museum.

==Notable people==
* [[John LaGrone]] (1944–2022), American football player and judge
* [[Krum (rapper)|Krum]] (born 1977), rapper
* [[Ron White]] (born 1956), comedian

==Education==
Fritch is served by the [[Sanford-Fritch Independent School District]].

==Images==
<gallery widths="180px" class="center">
Image:Lake Meredith Rattlesnake Island.jpg|Rattlesnake Island in Lake Meredith
Image:West Texas Sunrise.jpg|Sunrise near Fritch, TX
Image:Fritch Fortress Boat Ramp.jpg |Fritch Fortress boat ramp on Lake Meredith
Image:Canadian River Fritch.jpg |Canadian River wetlands near Fritch, TX
</gallery>

==References==
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==External links==
{{commons category|Fritch, Texas}}
* [https://www.fritchcityhall.com/ City of Fritch official website]
* [http://www.nps.gov/lamr Lake Meredith National Recreation Area]

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[[Category:Cities in Hutchinson County, Texas]]
[[Category:Cities in Moore County, Texas]]
[[Category:Cities in Texas]]