Primera, Texas Population 2021
Primera is a city located in Texas. With a 2020 population of 5,490, it is the 343rd largest city in Texas and the 4518th largest city in the United States . Primera is currently growing at a rate of 3.39% annually and its population has increased by 34.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,070 in 2010. Spanning over 3 miles, Primera has a population density of 1,977 people per square mile.
The average household income in Primera is $53,857 with a poverty rate of 31.81%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $754 per month, and the median house value is $89,300. 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: 90.78%
- Other race: 4.52%
- Black or African American: 2.81%
- Two or more races: 0.96%
- Native American: 0.92%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,423 | 90.78% |
| Some Other Race | 220 | 4.52% |
| Black or African American | 137 | 2.81% |
| Two or More Races | 47 | 0.96% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 45 | 0.92% |
Primera Population Pyramid $2021
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,429 | 3.41 | 69.9 |
| Married | 783 | 3.99 | 73.1 |
| Female | 349 | 3.7 | 71.3 |
| Non Family | 290 | 1.49 | 59 |
| Male | 7 | 3.14 | 100 |
3.78
Average Family Size
3.41
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 417 | 15.77% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 191 | 7.22% |
| High School Graduate | 880 | 33.28% |
| Some College | 448 | 16.94% |
| Associates Degree | 191 | 7.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 457 | 17.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 60 | 2.27% |
Primera Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,291 | 1,683 | 401 |
| White | 216 | 216 | 73 |
| Other Race | 210 | 146 | 13 |
| Black | 137 | 137 | 43 |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 31 | 10 |
| Native American | 15 | 15 |
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 33.80%.
$27,967
Average Earnings
$32,128
Average Male
$22,480
Average Female
Primera Language by Age
Primera Language
57.34% of Primera residents speak only English, while 42.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 42.66% of the population.
Primera Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,232 | 1,310 | 30.95% |
| White | 503 | 240 | 47.71% |
| Other | 220 | 18 | 8.18% |
31.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.98%
Male Poverty Rate
37.42%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Primera
The race most likely to be in poverty in Primera is White, with 47.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Primera is Other, with 8.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 19.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.68%.
Primera Marital Status
Marriage Rates
53.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.7%
Male Marriage Rate
52.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Primera Married by Age and Sex
Primera Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Primera Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 168 | 6.15% |
| White | 156 | 5.65% |
| Other Race | 12 | 5.71% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 21.28% |
Primera Veterans by Education
28.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
65.9%
Labor Force Participation
63.2%
Employment Rate
3.5%
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
73.36%
Born in Primera
87.11%
Native Born
12.89%
Foreign Born
8.93%
Non Citizen
3.96%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
87.11% of Primera residents were born in the United States, with 73.36% having been born in Texas. 8.93% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,490 | 180 | 3.39% |
| 2020 | 5,310 | 180 | 3.51% |
| 2019 | 5,130 | 180 | 3.64% |
| 2018 | 4,950 | 107 | 2.21% |
| 2017 | 4,843 | 76 | 1.59% |
| 2016 | 4,767 | 66 | 1.40% |
| 2015 | 4,701 | 399 | 9.27% |
| 2014 | 4,302 | 62 | 1.46% |
| 2013 | 4,240 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2012 | 4,238 | 12 | 0.28% |
| 2011 | 4,226 | 49 | 1.17% |
| 2010 | 4,177 | 1,454 | 4.37% |
| 2000 | 2,723 | 0.00% |