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Progreso Lakes

Texas · 281 residents (2025 est.) · 2.097 sq mi
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Progreso Lakes has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $82,917. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $219,700. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
240
+3%since 2000
from 234 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
114 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 112 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.7
+3%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:281 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
951742533314101990201020202024Progreso Lakes
2024240
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,917
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,895
+62%since 2000
from $24,029 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
−20%since 2010
from 0.463 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing12.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$219,700
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $126,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 96.4% in 2000
11.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.0%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+42%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
15
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.8%(140)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino39.7%(93)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.5%(142)
2024
White, non-Hispanic15.8%(38)
Black8.3%(20)
Hispanic / Latino75.8%(182)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score49.1%(118)
Diversity Score
49
−19%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.8%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 27.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.4 min
+138%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.0%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 89.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.7%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
13.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2012
from 15.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
34.2%
−46.3 ptssince 2013
from 80.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.0%
+15.9 ptssince 2017
from 73.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
38.6%
+13.0 ptssince 2016
from 25.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
61.4%
−13.0 ptssince 2016
from 74.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Progreso Lakes, Texas?

Progreso Lakes, Texas has about 240 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Progreso Lakes, Texas?

The typical household in Progreso Lakes, Texas earns about $82,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Progreso Lakes, Texas expensive?

In Progreso Lakes, Texas, the median home is worth about $219,700.

How educated are people in Progreso Lakes, Texas?

About 38.8% of adults age 25 and over in Progreso Lakes, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Progreso Lakes, Texas?

About 0.0% of people in Progreso Lakes, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Progreso Lakes, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Progreso Lakes, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 119 residents, a change of about 98 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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