World Population Review
Primera, Texas Population 2021
5,490
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. Primera reached it's highest population of 5,490 in 2021. 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 Primera was:
- 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%
The current population of Primera, Texas is 5,490 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 4,950.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 4,070.
Primera, Texas Population 2021
| 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% |
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Primera Population by Race
Primera Population Pyramid $2021
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Primera Population by Age
Primera Households and Families
| 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
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Primera Households by Type
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| 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% |
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Primera Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Primera Educational Attainment by Race
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| 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%.
Primera Educational Attainment by Race
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$27,967
Average Earnings
$32,128
Average Male
$22,480
Average Female
Primera Earnings by Educational Attainment
Primera Language by Age
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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 Language
Primera Poverty by Race
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| 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 Poverty
Primera Poverty Rate by Education
Primera Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
53.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.7%
Male Marriage Rate
52.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Primera Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Primera Marital Status
Primera Veterans by War
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| 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 Race
Primera Veterans by Education
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28.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.96%
Veteran Disability Rate
Primera Veterans by Education
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65.9%
Labor Force Participation
63.2%
Employment Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
Primera Employment by Age
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Primera Employment by Race
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Primera Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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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.
Primera Place of Birth
| 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% |