Primera, Texas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Primera, Texas
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Location of Primera, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Cameron |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.78 sq mi (7.19 km2) |
| • Land | 2.78 sq mi (7.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
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| • Total | 5,257 |
| • Density | 1,891/sq mi (731.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78550
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| Area code(s) | 956 |
| FIPS code | 48-59540 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1344565 |
| Website | https://cityofprimera.com/ |
Primera is a small town located in Cameron County, Texas, in the United States. It is found near another town called Combes. In 2020, about 5,257 people lived here, which was more than the 4,070 people who lived here in 2010. Primera is part of a larger area that includes cities like Brownsville, Harlingen, and Raymondville.
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Where is Primera Located?
Primera is found in the western part of Cameron County. Its exact location is 26°13′23″N 97°45′5″W / 26.22306°N 97.75139°W. It is about 3 miles (5 km) northwest of the center of Harlingen.
The United States Census Bureau says that the town covers a total area of about 2.78 square miles (7.19 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Primera?
The number of people living in Primera has grown over the years. Here's how the population has changed:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 1,066 | — | |
| 1970 | 902 | −15.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,380 | 53.0% | |
| 1990 | 2,030 | 47.1% | |
| 2000 | 2,723 | 34.1% | |
| 2010 | 4,070 | 49.5% | |
| 2020 | 5,257 | 29.2% | |
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Primera's Population in 2020
In 2020, a special count called the 2020 United States census showed that 5,257 people lived in Primera. There were 1,537 households and 1,165 families living in the town.
The census also looks at the different backgrounds of the people living in a town. Here's a quick look at the racial makeup of Primera in 2020:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 442 | 8.41% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 13 | 0.25% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 7 | 0.13% |
| Asian (NH) | 13 | 0.25% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 4 | 0.08% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 19 | 0.36% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 23 | 0.44% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,736 | 90.09% |
| Total | 5,257 |
Schools in Primera
Students in Primera attend schools that are part of the Harlingen Consolidated Independent School District.
Primera has one elementary school called Wilson Elementary School.
Also, the South Texas Independent School District runs special schools called magnet schools that serve the community.
See also
In Spanish: Primera (Texas) para niños
