Progreso Lakes, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Progreso Lakes, Texas had a total population of 240, the 1520th largest city in Texas, with a median household income of $82,917, which is 6% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Unemployment rate of 15.6% is notably above the national average.
Progreso Lakes Quick Facts
How Progreso Lakes Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 291 | 240 | -17.5% |
| Median household income | $95,000 | $82,917 | -12.7% |
| Median home value | $229,700 | $219,700 | -4.4% |
How Progreso Lakes Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Progreso Lakes Rankings in Texas
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Other Cities in Hidalgo County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McAllen | 145,385 | $61,579 | 20.0% | $190,400 |
| Edinburg | 104,550 | $59,466 | 26.0% | $189,600 |
| Mission | 87,038 | $60,767 | 19.4% | $175,700 |
| Pharr | 80,333 | $52,814 | 27.6% | $121,900 |
| Weslaco | 42,229 | $59,551 | 23.2% | $140,000 |
| San Juan | 36,149 | $56,562 | 22.4% | $126,700 |
| Alamo | 20,255 | $57,096 | 25.3% | $145,100 |
| Alton | 20,214 | $52,715 | 27.5% | $156,300 |
| Donna | 16,833 | $40,438 | 40.7% | $86,100 |
| Mercedes | 16,733 | $46,904 | 28.6% | $111,800 |
Cities Similar to Progreso Lakes
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Viejo | 238 | N/A | N/A | 15.9% | 0.0% |
| Gail | 243 | N/A | $108,800 | 30.9% | 12.3% |
| Leona | 244 | N/A | $187,900 | 43.6% | 2.1% |
| Port Mansfield | 245 | N/A | N/A | 52.8% | 10.9% |
| Bynum | 236 | $83,750 | $108,300 | 18.3% | 5.5% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 240, Progreso Lakes's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Progreso Lakes is a small community located in Texas, within Hidalgo County. The total population is 240. It ranks as the 1520th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Progreso Lakes is 44.7 years. This is 26% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Progreso Lakes is $82,917. This is 6% higher than the state median of $78,476. It is also 3% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Progreso Lakes. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 15.6%. This is 195% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $219,700. Housing costs are 23% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Progreso Lakes is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 89.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 42% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Progreso Lakes is Hispanic or Latino, making up 75.8% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 15.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (15.8%) is well below the state average of 39.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (75.8% vs 39.7%).
Education
38.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% higher than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.8%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Progreso Lakes, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Progreso Lakes, Texas?
Progreso Lakes, Texas has a population of 240 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Progreso Lakes, TX?
The median household income in Progreso Lakes is $82,917, which is 3% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Progreso Lakes, TX?
The ACS sample for Progreso Lakes recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Progreso Lakes, Texas?
Progreso Lakes's population is 15.8% White, 8.3% Black, 75.8% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Progreso Lakes, TX?
The median home value in Progreso Lakes is $219,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.6x.
How educated is Progreso Lakes, Texas?
38.8% of adults (25+) in Progreso Lakes hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 12.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.