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Progress

Pennsylvania · 9,765 residents · 3.015 sq mi
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Progress has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,101. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $147,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,765
+1%since 2000
from 9,647 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3,239 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 3,200 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
−2%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K10K11K12K1990201020202024Progress
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,101
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,641 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,759
+19%since 2000
from $22,533 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$147,200
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$847
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $576 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.4%
−19.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
37.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+21%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(7,150)
Black18.6%(1,793)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(276)
Asian1.9%(183)
Other0%
Diversity Score48%(4,631)
2010
White, non-Hispanic60.2%(5,876)
Black25.4%(2,476)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(722)
Asian3.7%(360)
Other2%(200)
Diversity Score69.3%(6,768)
Diversity Score
69
+44%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 26.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+69%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.6%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
53.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.4%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Progress, Pennsylvania?

Progress, Pennsylvania has about 9,765 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Progress, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Progress, Pennsylvania earns about $49,101 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Progress, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Progress, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $147,200, and the typical rent is about $847 a month.

How educated are people in Progress, Pennsylvania?

About 25.0% of adults age 25 and over in Progress, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Progress, Pennsylvania?

About 8.5% of people in Progress, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Progress, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Progress, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 111 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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