Fritch, Texas facts for kids
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Fritch, Texas
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Fritch water tower
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Location of Fritch, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| Counties | Hutchinson, Moore |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.62 sq mi (4.20 km2) |
| • Land | 1.62 sq mi (4.20 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,189 ft (972 m) |
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| • Total | 1,859 |
| • Density | 1,148/sq mi (442.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
79036
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| Area code(s) | 806 |
| FIPS code | 48-27696 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2410550 |
Fritch is a city in Moore and Hutchinson Counties, Texas, United States. The population was 1,859 at the 2020 census.
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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.
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.
Geography
Fritch is located in the southwest corner of Hutchinson County at the geographic center of the Texas Panhandle region. It is 35 miles (56 km) north-northeast of Amarillo and 13 miles (21 km) west of Borger. Fritch sits in an area where the typically flat 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 2 miles (3 km) 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
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 1,617 | — | |
| 1970 | 1,778 | 10.0% | |
| 1980 | 2,299 | 29.3% | |
| 1990 | 2,335 | 1.6% | |
| 2000 | 2,235 | −4.3% | |
| 2010 | 2,117 | −5.3% | |
| 2020 | 1,859 | −12.2% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 1,588 | 85.42% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 7 | 0.38% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 20 | 1.08% |
| Asian (NH) | 4 | 0.22% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 3 | 0.16% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 102 | 5.49% |
| 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.
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 10 miles (16 km) 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 (born 1977), rapper
- Ron White (born 1956), comedian
Education
Fritch is served by the Sanford-Fritch Independent School District.
Images for kids
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Rattlesnake Island in Lake Meredith
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Sunrise near Fritch, TX
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Fritch Fortress boat ramp on Lake Meredith
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Canadian River wetlands near Fritch, TX
See also
In Spanish: Fritch (Texas) para niños
