Post Mountain, CA Demographics
A map of Post Mountain's Population by Race
Post Mountain, California has an estimated population of 233, a dramatic decrease from the 3,032 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.8% White, 47.2% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Post Mountain, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Post Mountain has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Post Mountain, that probability was 53.8% in 2020 and 49.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Post Mountain is ranked the 1358th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Post Mountain was ranked the 801st most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Post Mountain's White Population
123 residents of Post Mountain, or 52.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Post Mountain is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Post Mountain ranks 1067th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Post Mountain's White population has declined by an estimated 89.7%. White residents' share of Post Mountain's population has increased from 39.5% to 52.8%.
Post Mountain is more White than neighboring Platina (0% White). Post Mountain is less White than neighboring Ruth (97.1% White), Hayfork (89.7% White), Mad River (79.4% White), and Hyampom (100% White).
Post Mountain's Black Population
0 residents of Post Mountain, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Post Mountain is lower than in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Post Mountain ranks 1340th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Post Mountain's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Post Mountain's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Post Mountain's Asian Population
0 residents of Post Mountain, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Post Mountain is significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Post Mountain ranks 19th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Post Mountain's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Post Mountain's population has decreased from 55.2% to 0.0%.
Post Mountain's Hispanic Population
0 residents of Post Mountain, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Post Mountain is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Post Mountain ranks 1568th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Post Mountain's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Post Mountain's population has decreased from 3.6% to 0.0%.
Post Mountain is less Hispanic than neighboring Ruth (2.9% Hispanic), Hayfork (8.2% Hispanic), and Mad River (9.6% Hispanic).
Post Mountain's Native American/Other Population
110 residents of Post Mountain, or 47.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Post Mountain is significantly higher than in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Post Mountain ranks 1093rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Post Mountain's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 292.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Post Mountain's population has increased from 0.9% to 47.2%.
Post Mountain is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ruth (0% Native American/Other), Hayfork (0% Native American/Other), Mad River (2.2% Native American/Other), Hyampom (0% Native American/Other), and Platina (0% Native American/Other).
Post Mountain's Multiracial Population
0 residents of Post Mountain, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Post Mountain is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Post Mountain ranks 1506th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Post Mountain's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Post Mountain's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.
Post Mountain is less Multiracial than neighboring Hayfork (2.1% Multiracial), and Mad River (8.8% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.