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Post

County:
Garza County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
3.745
State:
Texas

Post is a city located in Garza County, Texas. Post has a 2026 population of 2,994. It is also the county seat of Garza County. Post is currently declining at a rate of -9.11% annually and its population has decreased by -37.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,793 in 2020.

The median household income in Post is $41,304 with a poverty rate of 9.8%. The median age in Post is 34.5 years: 34.6 years for males, and 32.9 years for females. For every 100 females there are 213.3 males.

3K
Total Population
800
Density (mi²)
-300 -9.11%
Growth

Post Population

Post Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,994-300-9.11%
20253,294-300-8.35%
20243,594461.3%
20233,548521.49%
20223,496-1,745-33.3%
20215,2414459.28%
20204,793-343-6.68%
20195,136140.27%
20185,122-254-4.72%
20175,3762685.25%
20165,108-207-3.89%
20155,315-20-0.37%
20145,335300.57%
20135,305-33-0.62%
20125,338-109-2%
20115,447651.21%
20105,38260.11%
20003,708-60-1.59%
19903,768-193-4.87%
19803,9611072.78%
19703,854-809-17.35%
19604,6631,52248.46%
19503,14100%

Median Age

Overall: 34.5 years
Female: 32.9 years
Male: 34.6 years

Post Adults

There are 3,627 adults, (653 of whom are seniors) in Post.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,381 (31.9%)
Male: 2,945 (68.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Post includes 42.56% White, 12.97% other race, 11.77% Black or African American, 3.74% Native American, and smaller percentages for Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,84142.56%
Two or more races1,25028.9%
Other race56112.97%
Black or African American50911.77%
Native American1623.74%
Asian30.07%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1,10725.59%
White58713.57%
Other race56112.97%
Native American1483.42%
Black or African American100.23%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,25428.99%
Black or African American49911.53%
Two or more races1433.31%
Native American140.32%
Asian30.07%

Post Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Post 's average per capita income is $40,587. Household income levels show a median of $41,304. The poverty rate stands at 9.8%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$57,813-
Families$42,217$65,740
Households$41,304$59,670
Non Families$36,075$40,126

$40,587

Average Income

$41,304

Median Household Income

9.8%

Poverty Rate

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)