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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Primera

Texas · 2,030 residents · 2.777 sq mi
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Primera has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,952. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 693 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $29,900. At a median age of 24.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 30% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 24.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,030
−25%vs 2000
vs 2,723 in 2000
1990 – 2025
731 / sq mi
−25%vs 2000
vs 981 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
24.9
−7%vs 2000
vs 26.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Primera
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,952
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,841 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$5,787
−35%vs 2000
vs $8,897 in 2000
US average: $14,340
36.9%
+7.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 29.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$29,900
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $45,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$292
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $434 in 2000
US average: $450
77.9%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.4% in 2000
22.1% rent
1.6
−7%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic9.5%(260)
Black0.6%(15)
Hispanic / Latino89.6%(2,439)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score23%(626)
1990
White, non-Hispanic68.7%(1,395)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino88.6%(1,799)
Asian0.5%(10)
Other30.8%(625)
Diversity Score77.5%(1,573)
77
+237%vs 2000
vs 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.5%
+3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
43.5%
−7.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 51.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.1%
+1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.7 min
+20%vs 2000
vs 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Primera, Texas?

Primera, Texas has about 2,030 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Primera, Texas?

The typical household in Primera, Texas earns about $18,952 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Primera, Texas expensive?

In Primera, Texas, the median home is worth about $29,900, and the typical rent is about $292 a month.

How educated are people in Primera, Texas?

About 7.5% of adults age 25 and over in Primera, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Primera, Texas?

About 36.9% of people in Primera, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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