Post, TX Demographics

A map of Post's Population by Race

Post, Texas has an estimated population of 4,326, a decrease from the 4,790 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.8% Hispanic, 29.0% White, 11.5% Black, 3.3% Multiracial, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Post, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Post has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Post, that probability was 51.0% in 2020 and 59.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Post is ranked the 469th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 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 was ranked the 422nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Post's White Population

1,254 residents of Post, or 29.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Post is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Post ranks 1320th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Post's White population has declined by an estimated 9.5%. White residents' share of Post's population has remained roughly unchanged at 29.0%.

Post is more White than neighboring Fluvanna (10% White). Post is less White than neighboring Slaton (38.3% White), Wilson (29.8% White), Tahoka (41.5% White), and Gail (77% White).

Post's Black Population

499 residents of Post, or 11.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Post is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Post ranks 535th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Post's Black population has grown by an estimated 117.9%. Black residents' share of Post's population has increased from 4.8% to 11.5%.

Post is more Black than neighboring Slaton (6.6% Black), Wilson (0.2% Black), Fluvanna (0% Black), Tahoka (3.9% Black), and Gail (1.6% Black).

Post's Asian Population

3 residents of Post, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Post is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Post ranks 826th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Post's Asian population has declined by an estimated 87.0%. Asian residents' share of Post's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Post is more Asian than neighboring Wilson (0% Asian), Fluvanna (0% Asian), and Gail (0% Asian). Post is less Asian than neighboring Tahoka (0.9% Asian).

Post's Hispanic Population

2,413 residents of Post, or 55.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Post is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Post ranks 491st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Post's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 20.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Post's population has decreased from 63.6% to 55.8%.

Post is more Hispanic than neighboring Slaton (54.2% Hispanic), Tahoka (50.3% Hispanic), and Gail (20.2% Hispanic). Post is less Hispanic than neighboring Wilson (69.9% Hispanic), and Fluvanna (90% Hispanic).

Post's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Post, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Post is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Post ranks 835th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Post's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 57.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Post's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Post is more Native American/Other than neighboring Slaton (0.2% Native American/Other), Wilson (0% Native American/Other), Fluvanna (0% Native American/Other), and Gail (0% Native American/Other).

Post's Multiracial Population

143 residents of Post, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Post is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Post ranks 1337th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Post's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 93.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Post's population has increased from 1.5% to 3.3%.

Post is more Multiracial than neighboring Slaton (0.6% Multiracial), Wilson (0% Multiracial), Fluvanna (0% Multiracial), Tahoka (3.1% Multiracial), and Gail (1.2% 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.