Primera is a town located in Cameron County Texas. Primera has a 2024 population of 5,404. Primera is currently growing at a rate of 0.61% annually and its population has increased by 2.5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,272 in 2020.
The average household income in Primera is $74,876 with a poverty rate of 23.87%. The median age in Primera is 30.7 years: 31.6 years for males, and 30.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Primera was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,043 | 77.47% |
| Two or more races | 754 | 14.45% |
| Other race | 232 | 4.45% |
| Black or African American | 190 | 3.64% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,523 | 3.43 | 78.3 | 21.7 |
| Married | 747 | 3.6 | 74.7 | 25.3 |
| Non Family | 376 | 1.42 | 82.2 | 17.8 |
| Female | 348 | 5.21 | 78.7 | 21.3 |
| Male | 52 | 3.46 | 100 | 0 |
4.01
Average Family Size
3.43
Average Household Size
78.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 198 | 6.42% |
| Associates Degree | 357 | 11.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 540 | 17.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 100 | 3.24% |
| High School Graduate | 833 | 27.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 497 | 16.13% |
| Some College | 557 | 18.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,506 | 1,811 | 378 |
| 2+ Races | 496 | 342 | 169 |
| White | 495 | 495 | 262 |
| Other Race | 200 | 174 | 35 |
| Black | 81 | 81 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 52.93%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,829 | $69,426 | $65,540 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,125 | $0 | $62,813 |
| High School Graduate | $30,491 | $29,438 | $30,592 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,708 | $20,928 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,589 | $34,142 | $31,971 |
| Some College | $32,717 | $37,544 | $26,748 |
$32,589
Average Earnings
$34,142
Average Male
$31,971
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
51.13% of Primera residents speak only English, while 48.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 48.87% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,282 | 845 | 19.73% |
| White | 856 | 401 | 46.85% |
| Multiple | 754 | 102 | 13.53% |
23.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.62%
Male Poverty Rate
29.97%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Primera is White, with 46.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Primera is Multiple, with 13.53% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.67%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 29.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.71% |
| Some College | 16.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.06% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 53.52% |
| Female Employed | 14.55% |
| Male Employed | 7.17% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,439 | $77,778 |
| Households | $61,108 | $74,876 |
| Married Families | $70,288 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $56,472 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.4%
Male Marriage Rate
48.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
202
Number of Veterans
202
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 95 |
| Second Gulf War | 68 |
| First Gulf War | 31 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 89 |
| 35 to 54 | 79 |
| 18 to 34 | 20 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 75+ | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 196 | 6.82% |
| White | 115 | 4.45% |
| 2+ Races | 46 | 8.04% |
| Other Race | 41 | 20.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.3%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
75.9%
Labor Force Participation
73.4%
Employment Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
80.4%
Born in Primera
90.96%
Native Born
9.04%
Foreign Born
4.39%
Non Citizen
4.66%
Naturalized
90.96% of Primera residents were born in the United States, with 80.4% having been born in Texas. 4.39% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,569 | 33 | 0.6% |
| 2028 | 5,536 | 33 | 0.6% |
| 2027 | 5,503 | 33 | 0.6% |
| 2026 | 5,470 | 33 | 0.61% |
| 2025 | 5,437 | 33 | 0.61% |
| 2024 | 5,404 | 33 | 0.61% |
| 2023 | 5,371 | 87 | 1.65% |
| 2022 | 5,284 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 5,284 | 12 | 0.23% |
| 2020 | 5,272 | 112 | 2.17% |
| 2019 | 5,160 | 183 | 3.68% |
| 2018 | 4,977 | 110 | 2.26% |
| 2017 | 4,867 | 76 | 1.59% |
| 2016 | 4,791 | 65 | 1.38% |
| 2015 | 4,726 | 402 | 9.3% |
| 2014 | 4,324 | 63 | 1.48% |
| 2013 | 4,261 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2012 | 4,259 | 15 | 0.35% |
| 2011 | 4,244 | 48 | 1.14% |
| 2010 | 4,196 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,723 | -2,846 | -51.1% |