Primera, Texas
Primera: Town of the United States
About
Primera is a town located in the county of Cameron in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,070 and a population density of 568 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,271 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Primera
| Population : | 5,271 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Cameron County |
| Postal code : | 78550 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 956 |
| Area : | 7.17 km2 |
| Altitude : | 43 feet / 13 meters |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 22:18:44 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 735 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 22.79% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Primera is located at 26°13'33"N 97°45'29"W (26.2259100, -97.7580500).
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Demographics
The population of Primera increased by 22.79% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,070 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,226 | 3.69% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,238 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,240 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,302 | 1.44% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,701 | 8.49% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,767 | 1.38% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,843 | 1.57% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,950 | 2.16% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,130 | 3.51% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,271 | 2.68% | estimation process |
Schools in Primera
College & universities near Primera, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 407683 | UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences-Harlingen | Harlingen (TX) | 78550-5034 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Primera, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HGN | Harlingen, Texas | 215 E. Monroe Ave. | BUS |
| BSV | Brownsville, Texas | 1134 E. St. Charles Street | BUS |
| MEN | McAllen, Texas | 1501 West US Hwy 83 Business | BUS |
Other cities in Cameron County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cameron County , TX. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Brownsville | 183,428 | The southernmost city in Texas. |
| Harlingen | 65,176 | The most populous city in Cameron County, Texas. |
| San Benito | 24,085 | In Cameron County, Texas, USA, San Benito is a town. |
| Los Fresnos | 7,826 | City in Cameron County, Texas, United States |
| La Feria | 7,240 | City in Cameron County, Texas, United States |
| Cameron Park | 6,963 | Census designated place |
| Cameron Park Colonia | 6,963 | City in Cameron County, Texas, United States of America |
| Port Isabel | 6,226 | City in Cameron County, Texas, United States |
| Laureles | 3,692 | Census designated place in Texas, USA |
| Laguna Heights | 3,488 | Place in Cameron County, Texas, United States |
| Laguna Vista | 3,217 | Town of the United States |
| Combes | 3,037 | Town of the United States |
| La Paloma | 2,903 | La Paloma, in Cameron County, Texas, United States, is a census-designated place (CDP). |
| South Padre Island | 2,752 | Town in Texas, United States |
| Santa Rosa | 2,684 | The town of Cameron County, Texas, U. |
| Rio Hondo | 2,639 | City in Texas, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Primera distances to largest Texas cities
