Post, Texas Population 2022
Post is a city located in Garza County Texas. Post has a 2020 population of 4,672. It is also the county seat of Garza County. Post is currently declining at a rate of -1.25% annually and its population has decreased by -2.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,790 in 2010.
The average household income in Post is $69,362 with a poverty rate of 26.76%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $714 per month, and the median house value is $66,800. The median age in Post is 39.2 years, 38.9 years for males, and 40.5 years for females.
Post Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Postwas:
- White: 71.81%
- Black or African American: 11.32%
- Other race: 7.46%
- Two or more races: 7.30%
- Asian: 1.80%
- Native American: 0.32%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,592 | 71.81% |
| Black or African American | 566 | 11.32% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 16 | 0.32% |
| Asian | 90 | 1.80% |
| Some Other Race | 373 | 7.46% |
| Two or More Races | 365 | 7.30% |
Post Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,278 | 2.58 | 61 |
| Married | 665 | 3.26 | 65 |
| Male | 15 | 2.6 | 100 |
| Female | 231 | 2.86 | 52.8 |
| Non Family | 367 | 1.18 | 57.2 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 843 | 23.50% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 521 | 14.52% |
| High School Graduate | 1,112 | 31.00% |
| Some College | 661 | 18.43% |
| Associates Degree | 64 | 1.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 273 | 7.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 113 | 3.15% |
Post Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,195 | 1,128 | 273 |
| Asian | 63 | 48 | 9 |
| Other Race | 294 | 176 | 19 |
| 2+ Races | 274 | 121 | 14 |
| Black | 260 | 183 | 12 |
| Hispanic | 2,075 | 864 | 92 |
| Native American | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.39%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 22.85%.
$30,152
Average Earnings
$35,299
Average Male
$28,929
Average Female
Post Language by Age
Post Language
54.62% of Post residents speak only English, while 45.38% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 43.45% of the population.
Post Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 523 | 245 | 46.85% |
| Hispanic | 1,255 | 456 | 36.33% |
| White | 1,452 | 182 | 12.53% |
| Other | NaN% |
26.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.97%
Male Poverty Rate
22.82%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Post
The race most likely to be in poverty in Post is Black, with 46.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Post is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 48.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.47%.
Post Marital Status
Marriage Rates
42.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.9%
Male Marriage Rate
43.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Post Married by Age and Sex
Post Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Post Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 118 | 3.87% |
| Black | 96 | 22.48% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 1.11% |
Post Veterans by Education
7.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.78%
Veteran Disability Rate
31%
Labor Force Participation
29.7%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
49.58%
Born in Post
63.95%
Native Born
36.05%
Foreign Born
33.93%
Non Citizen
2.12%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
63.95% of Post residents were born in the United States, with 49.58% having been born in Texas. 33.93% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 3,141 | 0.00% | |
| 1960 | 4,663 | 1,522 | 4.03% |
| 1970 | 3,854 | -809 | -1.89% |
| 1980 | 3,961 | 107 | 0.27% |
| 1990 | 3,768 | -193 | -0.50% |
| 2000 | 3,708 | -60 | -0.16% |
| 2010 | 5,376 | 1,668 | 3.78% |
| 2011 | 5,317 | -59 | -1.10% |
| 2012 | 5,258 | -59 | -1.11% |
| 2013 | 5,199 | -59 | -1.12% |
| 2014 | 5,140 | -59 | -1.13% |
| 2015 | 5,081 | -59 | -1.15% |
| 2016 | 5,022 | -59 | -1.16% |
| 2017 | 4,963 | -59 | -1.17% |
| 2018 | 4,904 | -59 | -1.19% |
| 2019 | 4,845 | -59 | -1.20% |
| 2020 | 4,790 | -55 | -1.14% |
| 2021 | 4,731 | -59 | -1.23% |
| 2022 | 4,672 | -59 | -1.25% |