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 $52,425 with a poverty rate of 29.9%. The median age in Progreso is 27.3 years: 24.6 years for males, and 29.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Progreso was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,418 | 49.17% |
| Two or more races | 1,549 | 31.5% |
| Other race | 951 | 19.34% |
| 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 | 1,141 | 4.3 | 79.8 | 20.2 |
| Married | 595 | 5.35 | 97 | 3 |
| Female | 353 | 3.99 | 42.8 | 57.2 |
| Male | 122 | 1.98 | 91.8 | 8.2 |
| Non Family | 71 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
4.46
Average Family Size
4.3
Average Household Size
79.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 411 | 15.78% |
| Associates Degree | 63 | 2.42% |
| Bachelors Degree | 129 | 4.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 153 | 5.87% |
| High School Graduate | 629 | 24.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 784 | 30.1% |
| Some College | 436 | 16.74% |
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 | 2,603 | 1,408 | 280 |
| 2+ Races | 946 | 543 | 245 |
| Other Race | 520 | 185 | 0 |
| White | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $6,258 | $0 | $6,258 |
| High School Graduate | $43,085 | $44,798 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $17,012 | $17,093 | $16,940 |
| Overall | $18,377 | $27,534 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $4,772 |
$18,377
Average Earnings
$27,534
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
11.31% of Progreso residents speak only English, while 88.69% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 88.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,914 | 1,469 | 29.89% |
| Multiple | 1,547 | 572 | 36.97% |
| Other | 951 | 518 | 54.47% |
| White | 2 | 1 | 50% |
29.9%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.1%
Male Poverty Rate
34.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Progreso is Other, with 54.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Progreso is Hispanic, with 29.89% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 15.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 81.56% |
| Some College | 24.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.24% |
| High School | 7% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 40.16% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $43,276 | $55,419 |
| Households | $35,938 | $52,425 |
| Married Families | $55,179 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.2%
Male Marriage Rate
32.9%
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
16
Number of Veterans
16
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 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 16 | 1.32% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 0.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.3%
Labor Force Participation
59.9%
Employment Rate
5.3%
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
61.87%
Born in Progreso
77.33%
Native Born
22.67%
Foreign Born
16.02%
Non Citizen
6.65%
Naturalized
77.33% of Progreso residents were born in the United States, with 61.87% having been born in Texas. 16.02% 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% |