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Progreso Lakes

Texas · 257 residents · 2.097 sq mi
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Progreso Lakes is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $240,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. Households here earn about 69% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
257
+10%since 2000
from 234 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
123 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 112 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.4
−6%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
951742533314101990201020202024Progreso Lakes
2024240
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,125
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,407
+89%since 2000
from $24,029 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Information4.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$240,600
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $126,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 96.4% in 2000
7.7% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+19%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic26.5%(68)
Black0.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino70%(180)
Asian2.3%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score54.3%(140)
Diversity Score
54
−10%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.3%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.6 min
+154%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 89.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
79.4%
+18.5 ptssince 2011
from 60.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.0%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
8.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.8%
−55.7 ptssince 2013
from 80.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Progreso Lakes, Texas?

Progreso Lakes, Texas has about 257 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Progreso Lakes, Texas earns about $108,125 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 $240,600.

How educated are people in Progreso Lakes, Texas?

About 39.3% 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 4.2% 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 136 residents, a change of about 112 percent over that period.

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

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