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Primera

County:
Cameron County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.777
State:
Texas

Primera is a town located in Cameron County, Texas. Primera has a 2026 population of 5,534. Primera is currently growing at a rate of 0.78% annually and its population has increased by 4.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,278 in 2020.

The median household income in Primera is $80,116 with a poverty rate of 13.06%. The median age in Primera is 30.9 years: 31.2 years for males, and 30.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 96.0 males.

5.5K
Total Population
1,993
Density (mi²)
43 0.78%
Growth

Primera Population

Primera Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,534430.78%
20255,491420.77%
20245,449440.81%
20235,405991.87%
20225,306120.23%
20215,294160.3%
20205,278260.5%
20195,1601833.68%
20184,9771102.26%
20174,867761.59%
20164,791651.38%
20154,7264029.3%
20144,324631.48%
20134,26120.05%
20124,259150.35%
20114,2441744.28%
20104,196130.31%
20002,72300%

Median Age

Overall: 30.9 years
Female: 30.7 years
Male: 31.2 years

Primera Adults

There are 3,481 adults, (451 of whom are seniors) in Primera.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,726 (51%)
Male: 2,618 (49%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Primera includes 44.95% White, 5.73% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races2,44445.73%
White2,40244.95%
Other race3065.73%
Native American1021.91%
Black or African American901.68%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races2,44445.73%
White1,77533.21%
Other race3065.73%
Native American1021.91%
Black or African American901.68%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White62711.73%

Primera Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Primera 's average per capita income is $36,059. Household income levels show a median of $80,116. The poverty rate stands at 13.06%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$98,189-
Families$80,966$101,678
Households$80,116$94,878
Non Families$35,978$47,954

$36,059

Average Income

$80,116

Median Household Income

13.06%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)