Primera

Town in Cameron County, Texas

Aerial view of Primera, Texas
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Primera is a town in Cameron County, Texas, with 5,257 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 43 ft (13 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Palm Valley, 1.3 miles S.

About Primera

Primera is a town in Cameron County, Texas, United States, near Combes. The population was 5,257 at the 2020 census, up from 4,070 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Brownsville–Harlingen–Raymondville and the Matamoros–Brownsville metropolitan areas.

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Living in Primera

Median household income
$80,116
Median home value
$160,900
Median rent
$1,293/mo
Median age
30.9
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Primera, TX population

Primera had 5,257 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census5,257
Density1,893 per sq mi (731 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Primera at a glance

StateTexas (TX)
CountyCameron County
TypeTown
Population5,257 (2020)
Land area2.78 sq mi (7.2 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates26.2232° N, 97.7517° W
ZIP code78552
Census code (GEOID)4859540

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Primera

What county is Primera in?

Primera is in Cameron County, Texas.

What is the population of Primera, TX?

5,257 people lived in Primera at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Primera, TX?

The ZIP code of Primera is 78552.

What is the elevation of Primera?

43 feet (13 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Primera?

Palm Valley (1.3 mi), Las Palmas II (1.5 mi), Juarez (2.1 mi), Combes (2.2 mi), Harlingen (4.1 mi).

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