Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Primera, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,344

Median Agei

30.9

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

88.3%4,717

White

11.7%627

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

0.4%11

High School Diploma

20.2%634

Some College (<1 yr)

3.6%113

Some College (1+ yr)

11.1%349

Associate's Degree

15.4%483

Bachelor's Degree

18.3%575

Master's Degree

4.2%132

Professional Degree

0.4%12

HS or Higher

73.6%

BA or Higher

22.9%

Graduate+

4.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$160,900

Median Renti

$1,293

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

75.5%1,110

Renter-Occupied

24.5%361

Total Units

1,798

Homeownership

75.5%

Vacancy Rate

18.2%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

169

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

6.3%114

2010–2019

26.2%471

2000–2009

25.5%458

1990–1999

12.1%218

1980–1989

10%180

1970–1979

10%179

1960–1969

1.2%21

1950–1959

2.8%50

1940–1949

3.2%58

1939 or earlier

2.7%49

Heating Fuel

Electricity

90.8%1,336

Utility Gas

3.7%55

Bottled/LP Gas

3.5%51

No Fuel

1.3%19

Solar

0.7%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$80,116

Mean Household Incomei

$94,878

Per Capita Incomei

$27,820

Poverty Ratei

13.1%

Unemploymenti

2.9%

Labor Forcei

2,750

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

164

Avg. Tenant Renti

$415/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

25 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers64 homes97% occupied$415/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $80,116/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

70%

Very low income$24K–$40K/yr

20%

Low income$40K–$64K/yr

10%

Who Receives This Housing

93% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

98% of subsidized households are minority

13% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

20% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

70013.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

616

Workforce

Total Employed

2,670

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

131(3.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

74.8%Insured

25.2%Uninsured