Progreso, Texas

Quick Statistics

Progreso is a community in Hidalgo County, Texas, home to about 4,998 people spread across 3.0 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $22,221 a year, and a typical home is worth about $69,300. About 14.4% of adults hold a college degree, and 72.5% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 9 percent over the past decade.

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4,998
Total Population
▼ down 9% since 2012
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3.00 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$22,221
Median Personal Income
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$69,300
Median Home Value
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14.4%
College Educated
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72.5%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 10.6 points since 2010
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Among the Texas towns GeoStat tracks, Progreso ranks number 430 of 1,795 in population, number 1,291 in median household income, number 1,420 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Progreso typically top out near 95°F in July, while January nights average about 47°F. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Progreso
# Town Distance Population
1.Progreso Lakes, TX1.9 mi.240
2.Llano Grande, TX2.5 mi.2,283
3.Relampago, TX3.2 mi.99
4.Villa Verde, TX3.4 mi.373
5.Mercedes, TX4.8 mi.16,733
6.Weslaco, TX4.8 mi.42,229
7.Midway South, TX5.8 mi.2,308
8.Scissors, TX6.2 mi.4,267
Frequently Asked Questions About Progreso

What is the population of Progreso, Texas?
Progreso has a population of about 4,998 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Progreso, Texas in?
Progreso is located in Hidalgo County, Texas.

What is the median home value in Progreso, Texas?
The median home value in Progreso is about $69,300, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Progreso, Texas?
The median personal income in Progreso is about $22,221 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Progreso, Texas?
Since 1950, 40 tornadoes have been recorded in Hidalgo County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Progreso, Texas?
Typical July highs run about 95 degrees and January lows about 47 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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