Progress, PA Demographics

A map of Progress's Population by Race

Progress, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 11,017, a slight decrease from the 11,168 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 44.9% White, 21.1% Black, 13.2% Asian, 10.2% Hispanic, 6.6% Multiracial, and 3.9% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Progress, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Progress has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Progress, that probability was 69.7% in 2020 and 72.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Progress is ranked the 77th most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Progress was ranked the 75th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Progress's White Population

4,948 residents of Progress, or 44.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Progress is significantly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Progress ranks 1846th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Progress's White population has declined by an estimated 1.8%. White residents' share of Progress's population has remained roughly unchanged at 44.9%.

Progress is more White than neighboring Penbrook (39.2% White), and Harrisburg (25.2% White). Progress is less White than neighboring Paxtang (65.5% White), Colonial Park (46.6% White), and Lawnton (47.3% White).

Progress's Black Population

2,329 residents of Progress, or 21.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Progress is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Progress ranks 45th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Progress's Black population has declined by an estimated 23.0%. Black residents' share of Progress's population has decreased from 27.1% to 21.1%.

Progress is more Black than neighboring Paxtang (7.3% Black). Progress is less Black than neighboring Penbrook (24.4% Black), Colonial Park (24.7% Black), Harrisburg (40.9% Black), and Lawnton (21.8% Black).

Progress's Asian Population

1,452 residents of Progress, or 13.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Progress is higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Progress ranks 38th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Progress's Asian population has grown by an estimated 22.7%. Asian residents' share of Progress's population has increased from 10.6% to 13.2%.

Progress is more Asian than neighboring Penbrook (0% Asian), Paxtang (10.8% Asian), Colonial Park (10.3% Asian), and Harrisburg (2.2% Asian). Progress is less Asian than neighboring Lawnton (22.5% Asian).

Progress's Hispanic Population

1,128 residents of Progress, or 10.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Progress is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Progress ranks 162nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Progress's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 6.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Progress's population has decreased from 10.8% to 10.2%.

Progress is more Hispanic than neighboring Paxtang (8% Hispanic), and Lawnton (7.2% Hispanic). Progress is less Hispanic than neighboring Penbrook (26.2% Hispanic), Colonial Park (12.9% Hispanic), and Harrisburg (26.4% Hispanic).

Progress's Native American/Other Population

429 residents of Progress, or 3.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Progress is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Progress ranks 211th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Progress's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 316.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Progress's population has increased from 0.9% to 3.9%.

Progress is more Native American/Other than neighboring Penbrook (1.9% Native American/Other), Paxtang (1.7% Native American/Other), Colonial Park (0.7% Native American/Other), Harrisburg (0.6% Native American/Other), and Lawnton (0% Native American/Other).

Progress's Multiracial Population

731 residents of Progress, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Progress is slightly higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Progress ranks 212th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Progress's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 18.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Progress's population has increased from 5.5% to 6.6%.

Progress is more Multiracial than neighboring Colonial Park (4.9% Multiracial), Harrisburg (4.7% Multiracial), and Lawnton (1% Multiracial). Progress is less Multiracial than neighboring Penbrook (8.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.