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Post

Texas · 3,708 residents · 3.745 sq mi
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Post has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,034. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $36,300. The poverty rate of 27.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,708
−1%since 1990
from 3,754 in 1990
1990 – 2025
990 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 1,002 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.4
+5%since 1990
from 32.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K6K1990201020202024Post
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,034
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,298 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,113
+34%since 1990
from $8,315 in 1990
US average: $21,522
27.8%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 27.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$36,300
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$285
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $238 in 1990
US average: $602
70.9%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 69.1% in 1990
29.1% rent
1.5
−21%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(3,444)
Black7.5%(283)
Hispanic / Latino31.4%(1,177)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score56.5%(2,120)
2000
White, non-Hispanic50.8%(1,885)
Black5.1%(190)
Hispanic / Latino42.6%(1,581)
Asian0.1%(4)
Diversity Score68.2%(2,528)
68
+21%since 1990
from 56 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.3%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 8.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.8%
+13.3 ptssince 1990
from 54.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.2%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.8 min
+15%since 1990
from 13.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Post, Texas?

Post, Texas has about 3,708 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Post, Texas?

The typical household in Post, Texas earns about $25,034 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Post, Texas expensive?

In Post, Texas, the median home is worth about $36,300, and the typical rent is about $285 a month.

How educated are people in Post, Texas?

About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in Post, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Post, Texas?

About 27.8% of people in Post, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Post, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Post, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 46 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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