State
County
Land Area (mi²)
3.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,358.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.27%
Growth Since 2010
-5.38%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Post, Texas Population 2021
5,087
Post is a city located in Garza County Texas. It is also the county seat of Garza County. With a 2020 population of 5,087, it is the 360th largest city in Texas and the 4717th largest city in the United States . Post is currently declining at a rate of -0.27% annually and its population has decreased by -5.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,376 in 2010. Post reached it's highest population of 5,449 in 2011. Spanning over 4 miles, Post has a population density of 1,358 people per square mile.
The average household income in Post is $69,362 with a poverty rate of 23.36%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $765 per month, and the median house value is $71,600. 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 Post was:
- White: 83.09%
- Other race: 6.93%
- Black or African American: 6.68%
- Asian: 1.96%
- Two or more races: 1.02%
- Native American: 0.31%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Post, Texas is 5,087 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 5,129.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 5,376.
Post, Texas Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,315 | 83.09% |
| Some Other Race | 360 | 6.93% |
| Black or African American | 347 | 6.68% |
| Asian | 102 | 1.96% |
| Two or More Races | 53 | 1.02% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 16 | 0.31% |
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Post Population by Race
Post Population Pyramid $2021
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Post Population by Age
Post Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,197 | 2.78 | 67.3 |
| Married | 683 | 3.27 | 69.1 |
| Non Family | 287 | 1.23 | 59.6 |
| Female | 207 | 3.28 | 68.6 |
| Male | 20 | 3.2 | 100 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.78
Average Household Size
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Post Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,060 | 27.72% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 554 | 14.49% |
| High School Graduate | 1,122 | 29.34% |
| Some College | 580 | 15.17% |
| Associates Degree | 69 | 1.80% |
| Bachelors Degree | 334 | 8.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 105 | 2.75% |
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Post Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Post Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,189 | 811 | 83 |
| White | 1,330 | 1,202 | 332 |
| Other Race | 305 | 117 | 20 |
| Black | 244 | 144 | 13 |
| Asian | 66 | 53 | 11 |
| 2+ Races | 39 | 39 | 7 |
| Native American | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 24.96%.
Post Educational Attainment by Race
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$28,488
Average Earnings
$35,231
Average Male
$27,395
Average Female
Post Earnings by Educational Attainment
Post Language by Age
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Post Language
49.56% of Post residents speak only English, while 50.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 48.11% of the population.
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Post Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,339 | 468 | 34.95% |
| White | 1,605 | 156 | 9.72% |
| Black | 302 | 154 | 50.99% |
23.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.90%
Male Poverty Rate
20.26%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Post
The race most likely to be in poverty in Post is Black, with 50.99% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Post is White, with 9.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.50%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.15%.
Post Poverty
Post Poverty Rate by Education
Post Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
44.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.2%
Male Marriage Rate
47.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Post Married by Age and Sex
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Post Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Post Marital Status by Race
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Post Marital Status
Post Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93 | 2.60% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 0.44% |
Post Veterans by Race
Post Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
Post Veterans by Education
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35.1%
Labor Force Participation
34%
Employment Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
Post Employment by Age
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Post Employment by Race
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Post Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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60.39%
Native Born
39.61%
Foreign Born
37.38%
Non Citizen
2.23%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
60.39% of Post residents were born in the United States, with 45.14% having been born in Texas. 37.38% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Post Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,087 | -14 | -0.27% |
| 2020 | 5,101 | -14 | -0.27% |
| 2019 | 5,115 | -14 | -0.27% |
| 2018 | 5,129 | -250 | -4.65% |
| 2017 | 5,379 | 263 | 5.14% |
| 2016 | 5,116 | -201 | -3.78% |
| 2015 | 5,317 | -22 | -0.41% |
| 2014 | 5,339 | 29 | 0.55% |
| 2013 | 5,310 | -31 | -0.58% |
| 2012 | 5,341 | -108 | -1.98% |
| 2011 | 5,449 | 65 | 1.21% |
| 2010 | 5,384 | 1,676 | 3.80% |
| 2000 | 3,708 | -60 | -0.16% |
| 1990 | 3,768 | -193 | -0.50% |
| 1980 | 3,961 | 107 | 0.27% |
| 1970 | 3,854 | -809 | -1.89% |
| 1960 | 4,663 | 1,522 | 4.03% |
| 1950 | 3,141 | 0.00% |