Progress is a CDP located in Dauphin County Pennsylvania. Progress has a 2024 population of 11,630. Progress is currently growing at a rate of 1.16% annually and its population has increased by 5.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,997 in 2020.
The average household income in Progress is $86,524 with a poverty rate of 8.51%. The median age in Progress is 36.8 years: 35.8 years for males, and 37 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Progress was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,588 | 41.17% |
| Black or African American | 2,890 | 25.94% |
| Two or more races | 1,799 | 16.14% |
| Asian | 1,618 | 14.52% |
| Other race | 233 | 2.09% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,649 | 2.39 | 59 | 41 |
| Married | 1,864 | 3.18 | 78.8 | 21.2 |
| Non Family | 1,760 | 1.2 | 45.5 | 54.5 |
| Female | 739 | 2.94 | 51.6 | 48.4 |
| Male | 286 | 3.19 | 32.2 | 67.8 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
59.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 256 | 3.66% |
| Associates Degree | 411 | 5.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,584 | 22.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 666 | 9.51% |
| High School Graduate | 2,473 | 35.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 318 | 4.54% |
| Some College | 1,294 | 18.48% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,495 | 3,461 | 1,414 |
| Black | 1,833 | 1,646 | 422 |
| Asian | 832 | 614 | 144 |
| 2+ Races | 624 | 604 | 251 |
| Hispanic | 410 | 352 | 71 |
| Other Race | 182 | 82 | 19 |
| Native American | 15 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 99.03%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 40.46%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,746 | $59,449 | $66,442 |
| Graduate Degree | $74,437 | $74,366 | $77,778 |
| High School Graduate | $40,791 | $40,500 | $41,010 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,867 | $50,573 | $39,423 |
| Overall | $51,408 | $52,837 | $45,847 |
| Some College | $52,208 | $57,742 | $44,369 |
$51,408
Average Earnings
$52,837
Average Male
$45,847
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.64% of Progress residents speak only English, while 17.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 7.87% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,890 | 473 | 16.37% |
| Asian | 1,618 | 259 | 16.01% |
| White | 4,536 | 143 | 3.15% |
| Hispanic | 1,359 | 73 | 5.37% |
| Multiple | 1,799 | 37 | 2.06% |
| Other | 233 | 21 | 9.01% |
| Native | 15 | 15 | 100% |
8.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.38%
Male Poverty Rate
8.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Progress is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Progress is Multiple, with 2.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.7%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.75% |
| Some College | 4.57% |
| High School | 3.52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 71.2% |
| Female Employed | 9.28% |
| Male Employed | 2.86% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,750 | $101,596 |
| Households | $75,362 | $86,524 |
| Married Families | $86,224 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,731 | $56,717 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.8%
Male Marriage Rate
43.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
691
Number of Veterans
486
Male Veterans
205
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 211 |
| First Gulf War | 163 |
| Vietnam | 123 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 308 |
| 65 to 74 | 205 |
| 55 to 64 | 117 |
| 75+ | 60 |
| 18 to 34 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 382 | 16.48% |
| White | 248 | 6.57% |
| Other Race | 60 | 28.3% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.8%
Labor Force Participation
68.3%
Employment Rate
3.1%
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
56.57%
Born in Progress
83.33%
Native Born
16.67%
Foreign Born
6.16%
Non Citizen
10.52%
Naturalized
83.33% of Progress residents were born in the United States, with 56.57% having been born in Pennsylvania. 6.16% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11,630 | 133 | 1.16% |
| 2023 | 11,497 | 133 | 1.17% |
| 2022 | 11,364 | 78 | 0.69% |
| 2021 | 11,286 | 289 | 2.63% |
| 2020 | 10,997 | 903 | 8.95% |
| 2019 | 10,094 | 344 | 3.53% |
| 2018 | 9,750 | 13 | 0.13% |
| 2017 | 9,737 | 177 | 1.85% |
| 2016 | 9,560 | 266 | 2.86% |
| 2015 | 9,294 | -423 | -4.35% |
| 2014 | 9,717 | -61 | -0.62% |
| 2013 | 9,778 | -98 | -0.99% |
| 2012 | 9,876 | 69 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 9,807 | 42 | 0.43% |
| 2010 | 9,765 | 0 | 0% |