Progreso, Texas
Progreso: City in Hidalgo County, Texas
About
Progreso is a city located in the county of Hidalgo in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,507 and a population density of 710 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,979 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Progreso
| Population : | 5,979 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Hidalgo County |
| Postal code : | 78579 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 956 |
| Area : | 7.76 km2 |
| Altitude : | 69 feet / 21 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 05:01:58 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 771 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 7.89% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Progreso is located at 26°5'32"N 97°57'26"W (26.0923000, -97.9572200).
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Demographics
The population of Progreso increased by 7.89% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,507 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,625 | 2.1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,713 | 1.54% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,776 | 1.09% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,821 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,866 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,885 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,898 | 0.22% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,915 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,944 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,979 | 0.59% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 121,442 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 118,095 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 2.8% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 125,845 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 118,032 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 26.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 11.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.1% |
| White only, percent : | 62.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 14.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.7% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 4.6% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 52.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 32.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 3,720 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 19.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 40.8% |
Progreso zip code is 78579.
County name: Hidalgo, County
fips: 48215
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 40.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $131,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,272 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $548 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,004 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 42,245 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.73 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 79.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 47.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 77.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 79.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 15.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 14.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 12.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 173,754 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 976,641 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 687,523 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 1,387,069 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $11,659 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $41,167 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $20,792 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 25.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 8,241 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,332 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,076 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,633 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,133 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 663 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 7,056 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 6,727.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 17.55 |
Other Places in Progreso
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Schools in Progreso
College & universities near Progreso, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 437608 | Advanced Barber College and Hair Design | Weslaco (TX) | 78596 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Progreso, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HGN | Harlingen, Texas | 215 E. Monroe Ave. | BUS |
| MEN | McAllen, Texas | 1501 West US Hwy 83 Business | BUS |
| BSV | Brownsville, Texas | 1134 E. St. Charles Street | BUS |
Post offices near Progreso
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Progr Post Office | Progreso (TX) | 78579 |
Other cities in Hidalgo County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hidalgo County , TX. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| McAllen | 143,751 | The second most populous city in Hidalgo County, Texas. |
| Edinburg | 102,374 | The most populous city in Hidalgo County, Texas. |
| Mission | 84,496 | A city in Hidalgo County, Texas. |
| Pharr | 79,513 | The most populous city in Hidalgo County, Texas. |
| Weslaco | 43,273 | The largest city in Hidalgo County, Texas. |
| San Juan | 37,034 | In Hidalgo County, Texas, San Juan is a city. |
| Alamo | 20,556 | Town in southern Texas, United States |
| Alton | 18,785 | City in Texas |
| Mercedes | 16,598 | City in Texas, USA |
| Donna | 16,316 | City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States |
| Hidalgo | 14,305 | City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States |
| La Homa | 11,985 | Census designated place |
| Elsa | 7,120 | City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States |
| Mila Doce | 6,222 | Census designated place |
| Palmview | 5,839 | City in Texas |
| Palmview South | 5,575 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
Progreso distances to largest Texas cities
