Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Progreso, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,998

Median Agei

27.8

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

99.9%4,993

White

0%2

Asian

0%2

Two or More

0%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.7%45

High School Diploma

19.3%514

Some College (<1 yr)

7.5%200

Some College (1+ yr)

14.1%376

Associate's Degree

2.2%60

Bachelor's Degree

5.8%154

Master's Degree

6.4%170

HS or Higher

56.9%

BA or Higher

12.1%

Graduate+

6.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$69,300

Median Renti

$935

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

73.9%858

Renter-Occupied

26.1%303

Total Units

1,351

Homeownership

73.9%

Vacancy Rate

14.1%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,250–$1,500

120

Year Built

2020 or later

4.4%59

2010–2019

17.5%237

2000–2009

12.2%165

1990–1999

28.2%381

1980–1989

16.5%223

1970–1979

0.8%11

1960–1969

6.5%88

1950–1959

6.1%83

1940–1949

3.3%45

1939 or earlier

4.4%59

Heating Fuel

Electricity

98.2%1,140

Bottled/LP Gas

1.8%21

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$45,924

Mean Household Incomei

$61,311

Per Capita Incomei

$15,449

Poverty Ratei

28.4%

Unemploymenti

4.4%

Labor Forcei

2,110

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers3 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,14422.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,139

Workforce

Total Employed

2,017

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

21(0.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

69.2%Insured

30.8%Uninsured