Primera, TX

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Primera Overview

5,219
TOTAL POPULATION
2,803
MALE POPULATION
2,416
FEMALE POPULATION
116.02
MALES / 100 FEMALES
86.19
FEMALES / 100 MALES
30.7
MEDIAN AGE
4.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$22,931
PER CAPITA INCOME
$61,439
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$61,108
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
3.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
96.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$5,807
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,773
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
75.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Race in Primera

The most populous races in Primera are Hispanic or Latino (4,282 | 82.1%), White / Caucasian (4,043 | 77.5%), and Two or more Races (754 | 14.4%).
Race in Primera
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American1903.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino4,28282.1%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian4,04377.5%
Two or more Races75414.4%
Some other Race2324.4%
Total5,219100.0%

Ancestry in Primera

The most populous ancestries reported in Primera are Mexican (3,992 | 76.5%), German (227 | 4.3%), American (147 | 2.8%), South American (144 | 2.8%), and Venezuelan (121 | 2.3%), together accounting for 88.7% of all Primera residents.
Ancestry in Primera
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1472.8%
Burmese60.1%
Central American611.2%
Ecuadorian230.4%
English811.5%
European621.2%
French761.5%
German2274.3%
Honduran360.7%
Irish380.7%
Italian80.2%
Mexican3,99276.5%
Polish541.0%
Puerto Rican300.6%
Salvadoran250.5%
Scandinavian881.7%
South American1442.8%
Venezuelan1212.3%
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Immigrants in Primera

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Primera came from Latin America (472 | 9.0%), Central America (427 | 8.2%), Mexico (402 | 7.7%), South America (45 | 0.9%), and Venezuela (45 | 0.9%), together accounting for 26.6% of all Primera residents.
Immigrants in Primera
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America4278.2%
El Salvador250.5%
Latin America4729.0%
Mexico4027.7%
South America450.9%
Venezuela450.9%
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Sex and Age in Primera

Sex and Age in Primera

The most populous age groups in Primera are Under 5 Years (365 | 13.0%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (244 | 10.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Primera
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years365 (13.0%)242 (10.0%)
5 to 9 Years344 (12.3%)241 (10.0%)
10 to 14 Years103 (3.7%)167 (6.9%)
15 to 19 Years245 (8.7%)181 (7.5%)
20 to 24 Years153 (5.5%)96 (4.0%)
25 to 29 Years142 (5.1%)220 (9.1%)
30 to 34 Years214 (7.6%)244 (10.1%)
35 to 39 Years174 (6.2%)133 (5.5%)
40 to 44 Years196 (7.0%)159 (6.6%)
45 to 49 Years156 (5.6%)84 (3.5%)
50 to 54 Years158 (5.6%)117 (4.8%)
55 to 59 Years202 (7.2%)196 (8.1%)
60 to 64 Years100 (3.6%)94 (3.9%)
65 to 69 Years77 (2.8%)87 (3.6%)
70 to 74 Years89 (3.2%)85 (3.5%)
75 to 79 Years25 (0.9%)24 (1.0%)
80 to 84 Years60 (2.1%)28 (1.2%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)18 (0.7%)
Total2,803 (100.0%)2,416 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Primera

Median Family Size in Primera

The median family size in Primera is 4.01 persons per family, with single female/mother families (348 | 30.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 5.03 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (52 | 4.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.06 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Primera
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple747 (65.1%)3.60
Single Male/Father52 (4.5%)3.06
Single Female/Mother348 (30.3%)5.03
Total Families1,147 (100.0%)4.01

Median Household Size in Primera

The median household size in Primera is 3.43 persons per household, with single female/mother households (348 | 22.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 5.21 persons per household. non-family households (376 | 24.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.42 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Primera
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple747 (49.0%)3.60
Single Male/Father52 (3.4%)3.46
Single Female/Mother348 (22.9%)5.21
Non-family376 (24.7%)1.42
Total Households1,523 (100.0%)3.43

Household Size by Marriage Status in Primera

Out of a total of 1,523 households in Primera, 1,147 (75.3%) are family households, while 376 (24.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 3-person households, comprising 362, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 284.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Primera
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-284 (18.6%)
2-Person Households266 (17.5%)71 (4.7%)
3-Person Households362 (23.8%)21 (1.4%)
4-Person Households230 (15.1%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households190 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households75 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households24 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,147 (75.3%)376 (24.7%)

Female Fertility in Primera

Fertility by Age in Primera

Average fertility rate in Primera is 110.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 182.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 82.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Primera
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years102 (82.3%)182.0
35 to 50 years22 (17.7%)57.0
Total124 (100.0%)110.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Primera

80.6% of women with births (124) in Primera are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 23.5% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Primera
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years78 (76.5%)24 (23.5%)
35 to 50 years22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total100 (80.6%)24 (19.4%)

Fertility by Education in Primera

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Primera
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma59 (47.6%)156.0
College or Associate's Degree24 (19.4%)98.0
Bachelor's Degree19 (15.3%)122.0
Graduate Degree22 (17.7%)278.0
Total124 (100.0%)110.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Primera

19.4% of women with births in Primera are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Primera
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total100 (80.6%)24 (19.4%)

Income in Primera

Income Overview in Primera

Per Capita Income in Primera is $22,931, while median incomes of families and households are $61,439 and $61,108 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income5,219$22,931
Median Family Income1,147$61,439
Mean Family Income1,147$77,778
Median Household Income1,523$61,108
Mean Household Income1,523$74,876
Income Deficit1,147$5,807
Wage / Income Gap (%)5,2193.60%
Wage / Income Gap ($)5,21996.40¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index5,2190.41

Earnings by Sex in Primera

Average Earnings in Primera are $30,719, $30,015 for men and $31,136 for women, a difference of 3.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Primera
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,559 (55.8%)$30,015
Female1,235 (44.2%)$31,136
Total2,794 (100.0%)$30,719

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Primera

The most common earnings brackets in Primera are $15,000 to $17,499 for men (232 | 14.9%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (259 | 21.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Primera
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99944 (2.8%)33 (2.7%)
$5,000 to $7,49961 (3.9%)30 (2.4%)
$7,500 to $9,99946 (2.9%)13 (1.1%)
$10,000 to $12,499136 (8.7%)182 (14.7%)
$12,500 to $14,99918 (1.1%)17 (1.4%)
$15,000 to $17,499232 (14.9%)43 (3.5%)
$17,500 to $19,99930 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49966 (4.2%)17 (1.4%)
$22,500 to $24,99930 (1.9%)48 (3.9%)
$25,000 to $29,999116 (7.4%)170 (13.8%)
$30,000 to $34,999135 (8.7%)259 (21.0%)
$35,000 to $39,99982 (5.3%)44 (3.6%)
$40,000 to $44,99918 (1.1%)18 (1.5%)
$45,000 to $49,99999 (6.4%)22 (1.8%)
$50,000 to $54,99911 (0.7%)41 (3.3%)
$55,000 to $64,99968 (4.4%)101 (8.2%)
$65,000 to $74,99970 (4.5%)78 (6.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999206 (13.2%)94 (7.6%)
$100,000+91 (5.8%)25 (2.0%)
Total1,559 (100.0%)1,235 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Primera

Average earnings in Primera are $34,142 for men and $31,971 for women, a difference of 6.4%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $69,426, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $20,928. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $65,540, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $26,748.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Primera
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$20,928$0
High School Diploma$29,438$30,592
College or Associate's Degree$37,544$26,748
Bachelor's Degree$69,426$65,540
Graduate Degree--
Total$34,142$31,971

Family Income in Primera

Family Income Brackets in Primera

According to the Primera family income data, there are 211 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 18.4% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Primera
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,999635.5%
$15,000 to $24,9991119.7%
$25,000 to $34,99912010.5%
$35,000 to $49,99916714.6%
$50,000 to $74,99915413.4%
$75,000 to $99,99921118.4%
$100,000 to $149,99918015.7%
$150,000 to $199,99911810.3%
$200,000+211.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Primera

4-person families (206 | 18.0%) account for the highest median family income in Primera with $86,667 per family, while 2-person families (266 | 23.2%) have the highest median income of $30,754 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Primera
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families266 (23.2%)$61,509
3-Person Families407 (35.5%)$49,099
4-Person Families206 (18.0%)$86,667
5-Person Families181 (15.8%)$76,417
6-Person Families63 (5.5%)$0
7+ Person Families24 (2.1%)$0
Total1,147 (100.0%)$61,439

Family Income by Number of Earners in Primera

The median family income in Primera is $61,439, with families comprising 2 earners (552) having the highest median family income of $91,136, while families with no earners (64) have the lowest median family income of $23,281, accounting for 48.1% and 5.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Primera
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners64 (5.6%)$23,281
1 Earner283 (24.7%)$33,613
2 Earners552 (48.1%)$91,136
3+ Earners248 (21.6%)$76,071
Total1,147 (100.0%)$61,439

Household Income in Primera

Household Income Brackets in Primera

With 286 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Primera, accounting for 18.8% of all households. In contrast, only 55 households (3.6%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Primera
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000553.6%
$10,000 to $14,99915210.0%
$15,000 to $24,9991318.6%
$25,000 to $34,9991077.0%
$35,000 to $49,99918111.9%
$50,000 to $74,99923115.2%
$75,000 to $99,99928618.8%
$100,000 to $149,99920413.4%
$150,000 to $199,9991177.7%
$200,000+563.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Primera

The median household income in Primera is $61,108, with the highest median household income of $76,362 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 774 households (50.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 31 households (2.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Primera
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years31 (2.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years774 (50.8%)$76,362
45 to 64 Years390 (25.6%)$61,042
65+ Years328 (21.5%)$23,953
Total1,523 (100.0%)$61,108

Poverty in Primera

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Primera

With 18.6% poverty level for males and 30.0% for females among the residents of Primera, 75 year old and over males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 64 males (75.3%) and 182 females (60.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Primera
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years84 (23.0%)146 (60.3%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years118 (32.4%)182 (60.5%)
12 to 14 Years18 (31.6%)33 (35.1%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)61 (59.2%)
16 and 17 Years26 (25.7%)10 (15.1%)
18 to 24 Years9 (3.0%)9 (8.3%)
25 to 34 Years20 (5.6%)136 (29.3%)
35 to 44 Years77 (20.8%)46 (15.8%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years48 (15.9%)47 (16.2%)
65 to 74 Years58 (34.9%)40 (23.3%)
75 Years and over64 (75.3%)14 (20.0%)
Total522 (18.6%)724 (30.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Primera

According to the poverty statistics in Primera, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Primera
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years281 (77.0%)96 (39.7%)
5 Years26 (100.0%)13 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years246 (67.6%)119 (39.5%)
12 to 14 Years39 (68.4%)61 (64.9%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)42 (40.8%)
16 and 17 Years75 (74.3%)56 (84.9%)
18 to 24 Years288 (97.0%)99 (91.7%)
25 to 34 Years336 (94.4%)328 (70.7%)
35 to 44 Years293 (79.2%)246 (84.3%)
45 to 54 Years314 (100.0%)201 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years254 (84.1%)243 (83.8%)
65 to 74 Years108 (65.1%)132 (76.7%)
75 Years and over21 (24.7%)56 (80.0%)
Total2,281 (81.4%)1,692 (70.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Primera

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Primera show that 17.7% or 132 of the total 747 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 19 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Primera
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children362 (96.5%)13 (3.5%)
1 or 2 Children195 (66.1%)100 (33.9%)
3 or 4 Children58 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Total615 (82.3%)132 (17.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Primera

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Primera
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)50 (16.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)20 (76.9%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)70 (20.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Primera

The poverty data for Primera shows that 132 of the married-couple family households (17.7%) and 70 of the single-parent households (17.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 19 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 20 household (76.9%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Primera
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children13 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children100 (33.9%)50 (15.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)20 (76.9%)
5 or more Children19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total132 (17.7%)70 (17.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Primera

Employment by Class of Employer in Primera

Among the 2,635 employed individuals in Primera, private company employees (1,679 | 63.7%), local government employees (300 | 11.4%), and not-for-profit organizations (184 | 7.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Primera
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,67963.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)301.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1656.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations1847.0%
Local Government Employees30011.4%
State Government Employees1706.5%
Federal Government Employees1074.1%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total2,635100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Primera

According to the labor force statistics for Primera, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,654), 75.9% or 2,773 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.8% or 78 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 55 to 59 years, with 95.2% or 379 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.1% or 35 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Primera
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years100 (31.0%)7 (7.0%)
20 to 24 Years234 (94.0%)35 (15.1%)
25 to 29 Years337 (93.1%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years414 (90.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years599 (90.5%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years467 (90.7%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years379 (95.2%)38 (10.0%)
60 to 64 Years144 (74.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years101 (29.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,773 (75.9%)78 (2.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Primera

According to labor force statistics for Primera, 90.4% of individuals (2,340) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,589) are in the labor force, with 1.6% or 37 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 93.8% or 721 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.3% or 38 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Primera
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School363 (83.6%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma691 (89.9%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree721 (93.8%)41 (5.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher565 (91.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,340 (90.4%)41 (1.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Primera

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Primera are Community & Social Service (343 | 12.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (238 | 8.9%), Education Instruction & Library (224 | 8.4%), Health Technologists (183 | 6.8%), and Management (132 | 4.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Primera

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Primera, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (68.1%), Education Instruction & Library (62.5%), and Health Technologists (58.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Primera
OccupationMaleFemale
Management71 (53.8%)61 (46.2%)
Business & Financial82 (67.8%)39 (32.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 157 (45.8%)186 (54.2%)
Education, Arts & Media41 (59.4%)28 (40.6%)
Legal Services & Support21 (53.8%)18 (46.2%)
Education Instruction & Library84 (37.5%)140 (62.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating76 (31.9%)162 (68.1%)
Health Technologists76 (41.5%)107 (58.5%)
Total (Category)420 (48.4%)448 (51.6%)
Total (Overall)1,493 (55.7%)1,189 (44.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Primera are Healthcare Support (306 | 11.4%), Security & Protection (186 | 6.9%), Law Enforcement (119 | 4.4%), Food Preparation & Serving (117 | 4.4%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (87 | 3.2%).
Services Occupations in Primera

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Primera, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (90.8%), and Food Preparation & Serving (73.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (89.2%), Personal Care & Service (73.7%), and Law Enforcement (53.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Primera
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support33 (10.8%)273 (89.2%)
Security & Protection122 (65.6%)64 (34.4%)
Firefighting & Prevention67 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement55 (46.2%)64 (53.8%)
Food Preparation & Serving86 (73.5%)31 (26.5%)
Cleaning & Maintenance79 (90.8%)8 (9.2%)
Personal Care & Service20 (26.3%)56 (73.7%)
Total (Category)340 (44.0%)432 (56.0%)
Total (Overall)1,493 (55.7%)1,189 (44.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Primera are Office & Administration (310 | 11.6%), and Sales & Related (192 | 7.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Primera

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Primera
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related115 (59.9%)77 (40.1%)
Office & Administration103 (33.2%)207 (66.8%)
Total (Category)218 (43.4%)284 (56.6%)
Total (Overall)1,493 (55.7%)1,189 (44.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Primera are Construction & Extraction (164 | 6.1%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (10 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Primera

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Primera
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction164 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)174 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)1,493 (55.7%)1,189 (44.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Primera are Production (250 | 9.3%), Transportation (59 | 2.2%), and Material Moving (57 | 2.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Primera

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Primera
OccupationMaleFemale
Production250 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving32 (56.1%)25 (43.9%)
Total (Category)341 (93.2%)25 (6.8%)
Total (Overall)1,493 (55.7%)1,189 (44.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Primera

Employment Industries in Primera

The major employment industries in Primera include Health Care & Social Assistance (541 | 20.2%), Public Administration (287 | 10.7%), Educational Services (274 | 10.2%), Manufacturing (249 | 9.3%), and Retail Trade (238 | 8.9%).
Employment Industries in Primera

Employment Industries by Sex in Primera

The Primera industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Manufacturing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (90.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (74.5%), and Educational Services (59.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Primera
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction180 (79.6%)46 (20.3%)
Manufacturing249 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade30 (50.0%)30 (50.0%)
Retail Trade118 (49.6%)120 (50.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing66 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance19 (9.1%)190 (90.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific42 (82.4%)9 (17.6%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support76 (71.7%)30 (28.3%)
Educational Services111 (40.5%)163 (59.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance138 (25.5%)403 (74.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services104 (81.2%)24 (18.8%)
Public Administration199 (69.3%)88 (30.7%)
Total1,493 (55.7%)1,189 (44.3%)

Education in Primera

School Enrollment in Primera

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,537 students in Primera are elementary school (578 | 37.6%), high school (297 | 19.3%), and college / undergraduate (237 | 15.4%).
School Enrollment in Primera
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1177.6%
Kindergarten483.1%
Elementary School57837.6%
Middle School21113.7%
High School29719.3%
College / Undergraduate23715.4%
Graduate / Professional493.2%
Total1,537100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Primera

Out of a total of 1,537 students who are enrolled in schools in Primera, 83 (5.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,454 (94.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 5 to 9 year old has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 70 (12.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 117 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Primera
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds117 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old515 (88.0%)70 (12.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds257 (95.2%)13 (4.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds270 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds80 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over127 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,454 (94.6%)83 (5.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Primera

Arts & humanities (210 | 31.9%), education (105 | 15.9%), business (102 | 15.5%), science & technology (70 | 10.6%), and literature & languages (57 | 8.6%) are the most common fields of study among 659 individuals in Primera who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Primera
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics50.8%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural477.1%
Physical & Health Sciences304.5%
Psychology182.7%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies71.1%
Science & Technology7010.6%
Business10215.5%
Education10515.9%
Literature & Languages578.6%
Liberal Arts & History81.2%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities21031.9%
Total659100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Primera

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Primera

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Primera are males with 2 vehicles (624, accounting for 42.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (468, making up 54.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Primera
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle176 (11.9%)290 (25.2%)
2 Vehicles624 (42.0%)468 (40.7%)
3 Vehicles608 (41.0%)306 (26.6%)
4 Vehicles56 (3.8%)80 (7.0%)
5 or more Vehicles20 (1.3%)7 (0.6%)
Total1,484 (100.0%)1,151 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Primera

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Primera are 10 to 14 minutes (816 commuters, 34.7%), 15 to 19 minutes (421 commuters, 17.9%), and 5 to 9 minutes (267 commuters, 11.4%).
Commute Time in Primera
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes110.5%
5 to 9 Minutes26711.4%
10 to 14 Minutes81634.7%
15 to 19 Minutes42117.9%
20 to 24 Minutes1847.8%
25 to 29 Minutes843.6%
30 to 34 Minutes1878.0%
35 to 39 Minutes713.0%
40 to 44 Minutes1496.3%
45 to 59 Minutes1185.0%
60 to 89 Minutes431.8%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Primera

The most common commute times in Primera are 10 to 14 minutes (451 commuters, 33.3%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (365 commuters, 36.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Primera
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes11 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes123 (9.1%)144 (14.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes451 (33.3%)365 (36.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes221 (16.3%)200 (20.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes99 (7.3%)85 (8.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes68 (5.0%)16 (1.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes102 (7.5%)85 (8.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes52 (3.8%)19 (1.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes84 (6.2%)65 (6.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes105 (7.7%)13 (1.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes38 (2.8%)5 (0.5%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Primera

The most frequent times of departure to work in Primera are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (221, 16.3%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (334, 33.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Primera
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM53 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM144 (10.6%)25 (2.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM38 (2.8%)51 (5.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM192 (14.2%)21 (2.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM221 (16.3%)52 (5.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM178 (13.2%)190 (19.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM210 (15.5%)249 (25.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM39 (2.9%)334 (33.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM21 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)30 (3.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM213 (15.7%)26 (2.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM45 (3.3%)19 (1.9%)
Total1,354 (100.0%)997 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Primera

Occupancy by Ownership in Primera

Of the total 1,523 dwellings in Primera, owner-occupied units account for 1,193 (78.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 330 (21.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Primera
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,19378.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units33021.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,523100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Primera

Occupancy by Household Size in Primera
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household28418.6%
2-Person Household33722.1%
3-Person Household38325.2%
4+ Person Household51934.1%
Total Housing Units1,523100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Primera

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Primera
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household256 (90.1%)28 (9.9%)
2-Person Household190 (56.4%)147 (43.6%)
3-Person Household269 (70.2%)114 (29.8%)
4+ Person Household478 (92.1%)41 (7.9%)
Total Housing Units1,193 (78.3%)330 (21.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Primera

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Primera
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School232 (86.6%)36 (13.4%)
High School Diploma256 (64.0%)144 (36.0%)
College/Associate Degree373 (84.8%)67 (15.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher332 (80.0%)83 (20.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Primera

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Primera
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years48031.5%
35 to 44 Years32521.3%
45 to 54 Years20013.1%
55 to 64 Years19012.5%
65 to 74 Years22614.8%
75 to 84 Years1026.7%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total1,523100.0%

Housing Finances in Primera

Median Income by Occupancy in Primera

Median Income by Occupancy in Primera
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,193 (78.3%)$62,042
Renter-Occupied330 (21.7%)$0
Average1,523 (100.0%)$61,108

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Primera

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Primera
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00047 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9998 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99977 (6.5%)75 (22.7%)
$15,000 to $19,9999 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99952 (4.4%)70 (21.2%)
$25,000 to $34,99985 (7.1%)21 (6.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999181 (15.2%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999209 (17.5%)23 (7.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999207 (17.3%)80 (24.2%)
$100,000 to $149,999143 (12.0%)61 (18.5%)
$150,000 or more175 (14.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,193 (100.0%)330 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Primera

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Primera
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300149 (12.5%)12 (3.6%)
$300 to $49999 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799253 (21.2%)73 (22.1%)
$800 to $99971 (5.9%)114 (34.5%)
$1,000 to $1,499510 (42.7%)66 (20.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99996 (8.1%)22 (6.7%)
$2,000 to $2,49915 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,193 (100.0%)330 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Primera

Housing Structures in Primera

Housing Structures in Primera
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,19478.4%
Single Unit, Attached1489.7%
2 Unit Apartments392.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments120.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments161.1%
10 or more Apartments593.9%
Mobile Home / Other553.6%
Total1,523100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Primera

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Primera
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,027 (86.0%)167 (14.0%)
Single Unit, Attached129 (87.2%)19 (12.8%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)59 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other37 (67.3%)18 (32.7%)
Total1,193 (78.3%)330 (21.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Primera

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Primera
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms28 (2.4%)30 (9.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms482 (40.4%)134 (40.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms503 (42.2%)147 (44.6%)
8 or more Rooms180 (15.1%)19 (5.8%)
Total1,193 (100.0%)330 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Primera

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Primera
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas33 (2.8%)18 (5.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas9 (0.7%)35 (10.6%)
Electricity1,132 (94.9%)277 (83.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels19 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,193 (100.0%)330 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Primera

Household Vehicle Usage in Primera
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle53 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle285 (23.9%)184 (55.8%)
2 Vehicles381 (31.9%)127 (38.5%)
3 or more Vehicles474 (39.7%)19 (5.8%)
Total1,193 (100.0%)330 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Primera

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Primera

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units499694
Median Property Value$95,100$152,800
Median Household Income$48,393$152
Monthly Housing Costs$501$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,584$33

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Primera

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Primera
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00037 (7.4%)54 (7.8%)
$50,000 to $99,999262 (52.5%)184 (26.5%)
$100,000 to $299,999185 (37.1%)456 (65.7%)
$300,000 to $499,99915 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total499 (100.0%)694 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Primera

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Primera
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00055 (11.0%)7 (1.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999123 (24.6%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99922 (4.4%)15 (2.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99990 (18.0%)63 (9.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99993 (18.6%)91 (13.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99918 (3.6%)116 (16.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99975 (15.0%)189 (27.2%)
$150,000 or more23 (4.6%)68 (9.8%)
Total499 (100.0%)694 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Primera

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Primera
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x246 (49.3%)76,092 (10,964.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x0 (0.0%)472 (68.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x63 (12.6%)92 (13.3%)
4.0x or more181 (36.3%)98 (14.1%)
Total499 (100.0%)694 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Primera

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Primera
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800120 (24.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499103 (20.6%)61 (8.8%)
$800 to $1,499276 (55.3%)142 (20.5%)
Total499 (100.0%)694 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Primera

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Primera

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Primera
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years602 (93.2%)44 (6.8%)
6 to 18 Years904 (77.4%)264 (22.6%)
19 to 25 Years204 (62.0%)125 (38.0%)
26 to 34 Years570 (71.3%)229 (28.7%)
35 to 44 Years531 (80.2%)131 (19.8%)
45 to 54 Years372 (72.2%)143 (27.8%)
55 to 64 Years208 (35.1%)384 (64.9%)
65 to 74 Years338 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older155 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,884 (74.6%)1,320 (25.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Primera

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Primera
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born602 (93.2%)44 (6.8%)
Foreign Born, Citizen904 (77.4%)264 (22.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen204 (62.0%)125 (38.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Primera

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Primera
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000628 (86.6%)97 (13.4%)
$25,000 to $49,999769 (62.6%)460 (37.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999508 (70.2%)216 (29.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999867 (66.6%)434 (33.4%)
$100,000 and over1,112 (90.8%)113 (9.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Primera

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Primera
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6433 (67.0%)169 (26.2%)
6 to 18 Years595 (50.9%)309 (26.5%)
19 to 25 Years35 (10.6%)169 (51.4%)
25 to 34 Years21 (2.6%)549 (68.7%)
35 to 44 Years58 (8.8%)508 (76.7%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)372 (72.2%)
55 to 64 Years54 (9.1%)183 (30.9%)
65 to 74 Years331 (97.9%)129 (38.2%)
75 Years and over155 (100.0%)43 (27.7%)
Total1,682 (32.3%)2,431 (46.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Primera

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Primera
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years28 (5.1%)145 (25.1%)
18 to 34 Years44 (6.7%)35 (6.3%)
35 to 64 Years115 (11.7%)84 (10.7%)
65 to 74 Years51 (30.7%)83 (48.3%)
75 Years and over72 (84.7%)35 (50.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Primera

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Primera: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)70 (12.1%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years67 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)43 (25.0%)
75 Years and over51 (60.0%)17 (24.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Primera: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)33 (5.7%)
18 to 34 Years9 (1.4%)9 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years48 (4.9%)11 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years9 (5.4%)12 (7.0%)
75 Years and over45 (52.9%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Primera: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years10 (1.8%)33 (5.7%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years35 (3.5%)5 (0.6%)
65 to 74 Years26 (15.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over66 (77.6%)18 (25.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Primera: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years18 (3.3%)33 (5.7%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)26 (4.7%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)68 (8.7%)
65 to 74 Years16 (9.6%)40 (23.3%)
75 Years and over51 (60.0%)18 (25.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Primera: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years18 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years16 (9.6%)31 (18.0%)
75 Years and over51 (60.0%)11 (15.7%)

Technology Access in Primera

Computing Device Access in Primera

Computing Device Access in Primera
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,18377.7%
Smartphone1,25182.1%
Tablet70646.4%
No Computing Device22014.4%
Total1,523100.0%

Internet Access in Primera

Internet Access in Primera
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet432.8%
Broadband Home87457.4%
Cellular Data Only1056.9%
Satellite Internet815.3%
No Internet41627.3%
Total1,523100.0%

Primera Summary

Primera, Texas is a small town located in Cameron County, Texas, United States. It is situated on the Rio Grande, just south of the city of Harlingen. The population of Primera was 1,845 at the 2010 census.

Geography

Primera is located at 26°14'25" North, 97°31'17" West (26.240278, -97.521389). It is situated on the Rio Grande, just south of the city of Harlingen. The town is located in the Rio Grande Valley, a region of Texas known for its fertile soil and warm climate.
The terrain of Primera is mostly flat, with some rolling hills. The town is surrounded by farmland, and is located near the Laguna Madre, a shallow bay of the Gulf of Mexico.

History

Primera was founded in 1891 by a group of settlers from Mexico. The town was named after the first settler, Primo de la Garza. The settlers were attracted to the area by its fertile soil and warm climate.
The town grew slowly, but by the early 20th century, it had become a thriving agricultural center. Primera was incorporated in 1911, and by the 1920s, it had become a major cotton-producing center.
In the 1950s, the town began to experience a decline in population as many of its residents moved to larger cities in search of better job opportunities. However, in recent years, the town has seen a resurgence in population as people have moved back to the area in search of a more rural lifestyle.

Economy

Primera’s economy is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to several large farms, which produce a variety of crops, including cotton, corn, sorghum, and vegetables. The town also has a number of small businesses, including restaurants, grocery stores, and auto repair shops.
The town is also home to a number of manufacturing companies, which produce a variety of products, including furniture, clothing, and electronics.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Primera was 1,845. The racial makeup of the town was 79.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 17.7% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 97.2% of the population.
The median household income in Primera was $25,938, and the median family income was $30,938. The per capita income for the town was $12,845. About 24.3% of families and 28.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 37.3% of those under age 18 and 16.2% of those age 65 or over.

Conclusion

Primera, Texas is a small town located in Cameron County, Texas, United States. It is situated on the Rio Grande, just south of the city of Harlingen. The town was founded in 1891 by a group of settlers from Mexico, and has since become a thriving agricultural center. The town’s economy is largely based on agriculture, and it is also home to a number of manufacturing companies. The population of Primera was 1,845 at the 2010 census, and the racial makeup of the town was 79.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 17.7% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 97.2% of the population. Primera is a small town with a rich history and a bright future.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Primera?
Total Population of Primera is 5,219.
What is the Total Male Population of Primera?
Total Male Population of Primera is 2,803.
What is the Total Female Population of Primera?
Total Female Population of Primera is 2,416.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Primera?
There are 116.02 Males per 100 Females in Primera.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Primera?
There are 86.19 Females per 100 Males in Primera.
What is the Median Population Age in Primera?
Median Population Age in Primera is 30.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Primera
Average Family Size in Primera is 4.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Primera
Average Household Size in Primera is 3.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Primera?
Per Capita income in Primera is $22,931.
What is the Median Family Income in Primera?
Median Family Income in Primera is $61,439.
What is the Median Household income in Primera?
Median Household Income in Primera is $61,108.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Primera?
Income or Wage Gap in Primera is 3.6%.
Women in Primera earn 96.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Primera?
Family Income Deficit in Primera is $5,807.
Families that are below poverty line in Primera earn $5,807 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Primera?
Inequality or Gini Index in Primera is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in Primera?
There are 2,773 People in the Labor Forcein in Primera.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Primera?
75.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Primera.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Primera?
Unemployment Rate in Primera is 2.8%.