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Primera

Texas · 5,257 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 $49,399. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 93% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $86,700. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,257
+93%since 2000
from 2,723 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,893 / sq mi
+93%since 2000
from 981 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.5
+21%since 2000
from 26.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Primera
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,399
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,841 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,471
+96%since 2000
from $8,897 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 29.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,700
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$808
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $434 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
24.1% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+4%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic8.4%(442)
Black0.2%(13)
Hispanic / Latino90.1%(4,736)
Asian0.2%(13)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.6%(1,081)
Diversity Score
21
−10%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.1%
+25.0 ptssince 2000
from 51.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+40%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 89.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.2%
+20.6 ptssince 2011
from 51.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.6%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
12.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.6%
−47.0 ptssince 2013
from 71.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Primera, Texas?

Primera, Texas has about 5,257 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Primera, Texas?

The typical household in Primera, Texas earns about $49,399 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 $86,700, and the typical rent is about $808 a month.

How educated are people in Primera, Texas?

About 18.4% 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 28.0% 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 3,227 residents, a change of about 159 percent over that period.

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