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CITY · 2010 ACS

Primera

Texas · 4,070 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 $37,177. Population has grown 49% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $77,800. At a median age of 30.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 25% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 30.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,070
+49%since 2000
from 2,723 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
30.6
+14%since 2000
from 26.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Primera
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 58.8%(357)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 98.9%(364)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 149.9%(404)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 198.4%(341)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 246.3%(255)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3414.3%(581)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4413.5%(550)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5412.4%(505)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 649.6%(391)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 744.6%(189)
US avg: 7%
75 to 842.6%(104)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over0.7%(29)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,177
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,841 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,093
+58%since 2000
from $8,897 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 29.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,800
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$669
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $434 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.3%
−33.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
21.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+7%since 2009
from 1.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Primera on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic9.5%(260)
Black0.6%(15)
Hispanic / Latino89.6%(2,439)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic10.3%(421)
Black0.5%(20)
Hispanic / Latino88.7%(3,612)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0.3%(14)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican77.6%(3,108)
Puerto Rican2.9%(117)
Cuban0.9%(37)
Ancestry
German4.5%(180)
English3.8%(151)
American2.7%(107)
Italian2.2%(90)
Polish0.8%(31)
Irish0.5%(22)
Scottish0.5%(22)
French0.4%(18)
Norwegian0.3%(13)
Greek0.1%(6)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Puerto Rican population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.5%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 51.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+65%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 89.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.1%
−44.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
10.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.3%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married33.3%(616)
Married57.3%(1,060)
Widowed2.2%(41)
Divorced7.2%(133)
Women 15+
Never married36.6%(703)
Married49.9%(958)
Widowed7.5%(145)
Divorced6%(115)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Primera, Texas?

Primera, Texas has about 4,070 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Primera, Texas?

The typical household in Primera, Texas earns about $37,177 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 $77,800, and the typical rent is about $669 a month.

How educated are people in Primera, Texas?

About 14.1% 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 25.5% of people in Primera, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Primera, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Primera, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,040 residents, a change of about 100 percent over that period.

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

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