Post is a city located in Garza County Texas. Post has a 2024 population of 3,049. It is also the county seat of Garza County. Post is currently declining at a rate of -12.54% annually and its population has decreased by -36.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,797 in 2020.
The average household income in Post is $55,779 with a poverty rate of 16.51%. The median age in Post is 35.9 years: 37.3 years for males, and 31.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Post was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,538 | 55.76% |
| Two or more races | 892 | 19.6% |
| Black or African American | 545 | 11.97% |
| Other race | 527 | 11.58% |
| Native American | 36 | 0.79% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.31% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,070 | 3.07 | 64.8 | 35.2 |
| Married | 483 | 4.48 | 65 | 35 |
| Non Family | 382 | 1.16 | 55.8 | 44.2 |
| Female | 183 | 3.33 | 78.7 | 21.3 |
| Male | 22 | 3.09 | 100 | 0 |
3.86
Average Family Size
3.07
Average Household Size
64.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 521 | 16.88% |
| Associates Degree | 68 | 2.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 201 | 6.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 45 | 1.46% |
| High School Graduate | 1,053 | 34.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 579 | 18.76% |
| Some College | 619 | 20.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,735 | 764 | 42 |
| White | 960 | 904 | 179 |
| 2+ Races | 608 | 264 | 22 |
| Black | 330 | 257 | 0 |
| Other Race | 307 | 203 | 0 |
| Native American | 32 | 9 | 0 |
| Asian | 14 | 14 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 57.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,234 | $0 | $15,326 |
| Graduate Degree | $43,906 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,674 | $30,888 | $28,649 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,523 | $40,503 | $2,499 |
| Overall | $29,583 | $32,391 | $21,820 |
| Some College | $21,728 | $21,836 | $0 |
$29,583
Average Earnings
$32,391
Average Male
$21,820
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
54.26% of Post residents speak only English, while 45.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 45.53% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,622 | 285 | 17.57% |
| White | 1,135 | 172 | 15.15% |
| Black | 378 | 67 | 17.72% |
| Other | 463 | 45 | 9.72% |
| Multiple | 400 | 24 | 6% |
16.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.62%
Male Poverty Rate
15.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Post is Black, with 17.72% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Post is Multiple, with 6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 23.74% |
| High School | 10.55% |
| Some College | 6.25% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 12.5% |
| Male Employed | 4.28% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,929 | $68,634 |
| Households | $40,606 | $55,779 |
| Married Families | $62,036 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,250 | $27,591 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.1%
Male Marriage Rate
43.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
268
Number of Veterans
235
Male Veterans
33
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 158 |
| Second Gulf War | 88 |
| Korea | 18 |
| Vietnam | 12 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 110 |
| 35 to 54 | 81 |
| 75+ | 70 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 134 | 6.55% |
| Black | 116 | 33.62% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 1.09% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 1.58% |
| Other Race | 7 | 1.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
37.6%
Labor Force Participation
36.2%
Employment Rate
3.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
72.23%
Born in Post
80.23%
Native Born
19.77%
Foreign Born
17.62%
Non Citizen
2.15%
Naturalized
80.23% of Post residents were born in the United States, with 72.23% having been born in Texas. 17.62% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 864 | -437 | -33.59% |
| 2028 | 1,301 | -437 | -25.14% |
| 2027 | 1,738 | -437 | -20.09% |
| 2026 | 2,175 | -437 | -16.73% |
| 2025 | 2,612 | -437 | -14.33% |
| 2024 | 3,049 | -437 | -12.54% |
| 2023 | 3,486 | 16 | 0.46% |
| 2022 | 3,470 | -1,771 | -33.79% |
| 2021 | 5,241 | 444 | 9.26% |
| 2020 | 4,797 | -339 | -6.6% |
| 2019 | 5,136 | 14 | 0.27% |
| 2018 | 5,122 | -254 | -4.72% |
| 2017 | 5,376 | 268 | 5.25% |
| 2016 | 5,108 | -207 | -3.89% |
| 2015 | 5,315 | -20 | -0.37% |
| 2014 | 5,335 | 30 | 0.57% |
| 2013 | 5,305 | -33 | -0.62% |
| 2012 | 5,338 | -109 | -2% |
| 2011 | 5,447 | 65 | 1.21% |
| 2010 | 5,382 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,708 | -60 | -1.59% |
| 1990 | 3,768 | -193 | -4.87% |
| 1980 | 3,961 | 107 | 2.78% |
| 1970 | 3,854 | -809 | -17.35% |
| 1960 | 4,663 | 1,522 | 48.46% |
| 1950 | 3,141 | 2,277 | 263.54% |