Progress, PA Demographics

A map of Progress's Population by Race

Progress, Pennsylvania had a population of 11,168 in 2020. It was 45.1% White, 27.1% Black, 10.6% Asian, 10.8% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 5.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Progress, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Progress is the 75th most populous. 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's White Population

5,041 residents of Progress identify as White, or 45.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Progress considerably less than the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Progress is ranked #1846 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Progress is more White than neighboring Penbrook (37.6% White), Harrisburg (22.8% White), and Lawnton (41.8% White). Progress is less White than neighboring Paxtang (60.6% White), and Colonial Park (51.1% White).

Progress's Black Population

3,024 residents of Progress identify as Black, or 27.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Progress larger than the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Progress is ranked #44 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Progress is more Black than neighboring Paxtang (14.9% Black), Colonial Park (21.2% Black), and Lawnton (20% Black). Progress is less Black than neighboring Penbrook (33.2% Black), and Harrisburg (42.4% Black).

Progress's Asian Population

1,183 residents of Progress identify as Asian, or 10.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Progress slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Progress is ranked #38 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Progress is more Asian than neighboring Penbrook (4.4% Asian), Paxtang (4.4% Asian), and Harrisburg (3.5% Asian). Progress is less Asian than neighboring Lawnton (25.2% Asian).

Progress's Hispanic Population

1,202 residents of Progress identify as Hispanic, or 10.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Progress roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Progress is ranked #159 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Progress is more Hispanic than neighboring Lawnton (8.2% Hispanic). Progress is less Hispanic than neighboring Penbrook (15.3% Hispanic), Paxtang (12.9% Hispanic), Colonial Park (11.7% Hispanic), and Harrisburg (25.8% Hispanic).

Progress's Native American/Other Population

103 residents of Progress identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Progress roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Pennsylvania (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Progress is ranked #188 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Progress is more Native American/Other than neighboring Colonial Park (0.8% Native American/Other), and Lawnton (0.8% Native American/Other). Progress is less Native American/Other than neighboring Penbrook (1.7% Native American/Other), Paxtang (1.4% Native American/Other), and Harrisburg (1.1% Native American/Other).

Progress's Multiracial Population

615 residents of Progress identify as Multiracial, or 5.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Progress roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Progress is ranked #211 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Progress is more Multiracial than neighboring Colonial Park (4.7% Multiracial), Harrisburg (4.5% Multiracial), and Lawnton (4% Multiracial). Progress is less Multiracial than neighboring Penbrook (7.7% Multiracial), and Paxtang (5.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.