Progreso, TX is a small community located in Hidalgo County on the US-Mexico border. It has a population of 4,941 people and a population density of 1,996 people per square mile. Progreso is home to many local businesses such as El Mariachi Mexican Restaurant, Progreso Pharmacy & Grocery Store and Banfield Veterinary Clinic. There are plenty of outdoor activities available year-round for residents to enjoy, such as fishing in the Rio Grande, hiking at Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge or bird watching at Las Palomas Wildlife Management Area. Additionally, there are organizations like the Progreso Boys & Girls Club that offer after school programs for children and serve as an important resource in the community. One of the biggest sporting events in Progreso is their annual 5K run/walk which raises money for local charities and helps to bring people together for a great cause.
The population in Progreso is 4,941. There are 1,650 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Progreso is 36.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Progreso is 4.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Progreso
- 48.6% are married
- 4.7% are divorced
- 34.7% are married with children
- 18.7% have children, but are single
Race in Progreso
- 1.1% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 98.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander