Progreso, Texas facts for kids
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Progreso, Texas
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Location of Progreso, Texas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| County | Hidalgo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.00 sq mi (7.76 km2) |
| • Land | 3.00 sq mi (7.76 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
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| • Total | 4,807 |
| • Density | 1,984.64/sq mi (766.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
78579
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| Area code(s) | 956 |
| FIPS code | 48-59636 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1388197 |
Progreso is a small city in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. It's located in the southern part of Texas. In 2020, about 4,807 people lived there. Progreso is part of a larger area that includes cities like McAllen and Edinburg.
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Where is Progreso Located?
Progreso is found at coordinates 26.093724 latitude and -97.957530 longitude. It is south of a town called Weslaco. You can reach Progreso using FM 1015 and HWY 281.
This city is right next to the border with Mexico. It shares a border with a Mexican town called Nuevo Progreso. This Mexican town used to be known as Las Flores.
The United States Census Bureau says that Progreso covers an area of about 3.0 square miles (7.76 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
Progreso has grown quite a bit over the years. Here's a quick look at how its population has changed:
- In 1980, about 1,436 people lived in Progreso.
- By 1990, the population grew to 1,951.
- In 2000, it jumped to 4,851 residents.
- The population reached 5,507 in 2010.
- In the most recent count in 2020, there were 4,807 people living in Progreso.
Progreso was first counted as a special "census designated place" in 1980. Later, it officially became a city and was counted as such in the 2000 U.S. Census.
Who Lives in Progreso?
The 2020 United States census showed that 4,807 people lived in Progreso. There were 1,323 households and 1,243 families in the city.
Most of the people living in Progreso are of Hispanic or Latino background. They make up about 98.81% of the population. Other groups, like White (Non-Hispanic), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic), Native American (Non-Hispanic), Asian (Non-Hispanic), and Mixed/Multi-Racial (Non-Hispanic) people, make up smaller parts of the population.
Learning and Schools
Students in Progreso attend schools that are part of the Progreso Independent School District. This district provides education for children and teens in the area.
Also, the South Texas Independent School District has special "magnet schools" that serve the community. These schools often focus on specific subjects like science or technology, offering unique learning opportunities.
See Also
Learn more about Progreso (Texas) in Spanish for kids: Progreso (Texas) para niños
