Primera, Texas Population 2022
Primera is a city located in Texas. Primera has a 2020 population of 5,495. Primera is currently growing at a rate of 2.21% annually and its population has increased by 4.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,257 in 2010.
The average household income in Primera is $53,857 with a poverty rate of 28.00%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $808 per month, and the median house value is $86,700. The median age in Primera is 27.8 years, 34.2 years for males, and 23.7 years for females.
Primera Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Primerawas:
- White: 88.16%
- Other race: 5.43%
- Black or African American: 3.42%
- Two or more races: 2.27%
- Native American: 0.72%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,430 | 88.16% |
| Black or African American | 172 | 3.42% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 36 | 0.72% |
| Some Other Race | 273 | 5.43% |
| Two or More Races | 114 | 2.27% |
Primera Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,537 | 3.27 | 76.8 |
| Married | 776 | 3.45 | 73.8 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | |
| Female | 389 | 4.75 | 88.4 |
| Non Family | 372 | 1.34 | 71 |
3.81
Average Family Size
3.27
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 505 | 17.06% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 202 | 6.82% |
| High School Graduate | 875 | 29.56% |
| Some College | 538 | 18.18% |
| Associates Degree | 295 | 9.97% |
| Bachelors Degree | 449 | 15.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 96 | 3.24% |
Primera Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 471 | 471 | 299 |
| Black | 108 | 108 | 28 |
| Hispanic | 2,381 | 1,674 | 218 |
| 2+ Races | 99 | 39 | 7 |
| Other Race | 268 | 160 | 5 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 63.48%.
$26,814
Average Earnings
$28,418
Average Male
$25,500
Average Female
Primera Language by Age
Primera Language
53.40% of Primera residents speak only English, while 46.60% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 46.60% of the population.
Primera Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 892 | 398 | 44.62% |
| Other | 16 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 114 | 44 | 38.60% |
| Hispanic | 4,025 | 1,009 | 25.07% |
28.00%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.17%
Male Poverty Rate
31.81%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Primera
The race most likely to be in poverty in Primera is White, with 44.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Primera is Hispanic, with 25.07% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 13.98%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.37%.
Primera Marital Status
Marriage Rates
53.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.9%
Male Marriage Rate
49.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Primera Married by Age and Sex
Primera Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Primera Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 154 | 5.55% |
| Other Race | 5 | 1.87% |
| Hispanic | 150 | 5.56% |
Primera Veterans by Education
27.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
72.2%
Labor Force Participation
68.8%
Employment Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
74.91%
Born in Primera
87.20%
Native Born
12.80%
Foreign Born
8.52%
Non Citizen
4.28%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
87.20% of Primera residents were born in the United States, with 74.91% having been born in Texas. 8.52% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2,723 | 0.00% | |
| 2010 | 4,070 | 1,347 | 4.10% |
| 2011 | 4,189 | 119 | 2.92% |
| 2012 | 4,308 | 119 | 2.84% |
| 2013 | 4,427 | 119 | 2.76% |
| 2014 | 4,546 | 119 | 2.69% |
| 2015 | 4,665 | 119 | 2.62% |
| 2016 | 4,784 | 119 | 2.55% |
| 2017 | 4,903 | 119 | 2.49% |
| 2018 | 5,022 | 119 | 2.43% |
| 2019 | 5,141 | 119 | 2.37% |
| 2020 | 5,257 | 116 | 2.26% |
| 2021 | 5,376 | 119 | 2.26% |
| 2022 | 5,495 | 119 | 2.21% |