Progreso is a city located in Hidalgo County Texas. Progreso has a 2024 population of 5,108. Progreso is currently growing at a rate of 1.41% annually and its population has increased by 5.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,822 in 2020.
The average household income in Progreso is $47,466 with a poverty rate of 38.26%. The median age in Progreso is 28.6 years: 21.9 years for males, and 31.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Progreso was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,947 | 39.62% |
| Two or more races | 1,779 | 36.2% |
| Other race | 1,188 | 24.18% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,120 | 4.38 | 85.5 | 14.5 |
| Married | 705 | 5.32 | 96.9 | 3.1 |
| Female | 276 | 3.28 | 49.3 | 50.7 |
| Male | 104 | 2.04 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 35 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
4.42
Average Family Size
4.38
Average Household Size
85.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 461 | 17.18% |
| Associates Degree | 45 | 1.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 101 | 3.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 153 | 5.7% |
| High School Graduate | 663 | 24.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 754 | 28.1% |
| Some College | 506 | 18.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,680 | 1,465 | 251 |
| 2+ Races | 961 | 694 | 241 |
| Other Race | 753 | 243 | 0 |
| White | 3 | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $4,098 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $6,258 | $0 | $6,258 |
| High School Graduate | $32,036 | $41,372 | $17,583 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $15,405 | $14,393 | $16,431 |
| Overall | $16,110 | $21,269 | $12,708 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$16,110
Average Earnings
$21,269
Average Male
$12,708
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
7.44% of Progreso residents speak only English, while 92.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 92.56% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,911 | 1,878 | 38.24% |
| Multiple | 1,779 | 1,162 | 65.32% |
| Other | 1,188 | 604 | 50.84% |
| White | 3 | 2 | 66.67% |
38.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
38.16%
Male Poverty Rate
38.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Progreso is White, with 66.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Progreso is Hispanic, with 38.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 26.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.43%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 90.94% |
| Some College | 35.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.99% |
| High School | 19.16% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 44.94% |
| Male Employed | 16.56% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $39,247 | $48,997 |
| Households | $38,686 | $47,466 |
| Married Families | $39,407 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | - |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.0%
Male Marriage Rate
40.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
13
Number of Veterans
13
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 13 | 1.11% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 0.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.5%
Labor Force Participation
58.6%
Employment Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
57.06%
Born in Progreso
75.13%
Native Born
24.87%
Foreign Born
18.58%
Non Citizen
6.29%
Naturalized
75.13% of Progreso residents were born in the United States, with 57.06% having been born in Texas. 18.58% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,467 | 72 | 1.33% |
| 2028 | 5,395 | 72 | 1.35% |
| 2027 | 5,323 | 71 | 1.35% |
| 2026 | 5,252 | 72 | 1.39% |
| 2025 | 5,180 | 72 | 1.41% |
| 2024 | 5,108 | 71 | 1.41% |
| 2023 | 5,037 | 84 | 1.7% |
| 2022 | 4,953 | 67 | 1.37% |
| 2021 | 4,886 | 64 | 1.33% |
| 2020 | 4,822 | -1,105 | -18.64% |
| 2019 | 5,927 | 31 | 0.53% |
| 2018 | 5,896 | 17 | 0.29% |
| 2017 | 5,879 | 11 | 0.19% |
| 2016 | 5,868 | 16 | 0.27% |
| 2015 | 5,852 | 44 | 0.76% |
| 2014 | 5,808 | 43 | 0.75% |
| 2013 | 5,765 | 65 | 1.14% |
| 2012 | 5,700 | 87 | 1.55% |
| 2011 | 5,613 | 94 | 1.7% |
| 2010 | 5,519 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,851 | -616 | -11.27% |