Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Post, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,326

Median Agei

34.5

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

55.8%2,413

White

29%1,254

Black

11.5%499

Two or More

3.3%143

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%14

Asian

0.1%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.3%275

High School Diploma

25.4%752

Some College (<1 yr)

9.6%284

Some College (1+ yr)

12.1%360

Associate's Degree

3.1%91

Bachelor's Degree

6.1%182

Master's Degree

0.9%27

Professional Degree

0.2%5

Doctorate

0.5%14

HS or Higher

67.1%

BA or Higher

7.7%

Graduate+

1.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$49,200

Median Renti

$822

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67.7%783

Renter-Occupied

32.3%373

Total Units

1,580

Homeownership

67.7%

Vacancy Rate

26.8%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

2.2%34

2000–2009

12.2%193

1990–1999

13.6%215

1980–1989

12.2%192

1970–1979

10.4%164

1960–1969

17.8%282

1950–1959

24.6%388

1940–1949

6.1%96

1939 or earlier

1%16

Heating Fuel

Electricity

49.7%574

Utility Gas

48.4%560

No Fuel

1.9%22

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$41,304

Mean Household Incomei

$59,670

Per Capita Incomei

$21,414

Poverty Ratei

6.7%

Unemploymenti

8.6%

Labor Forcei

1,480

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

189

Avg. Tenant Renti

$424/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing90 homes98% occupied$424/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers4 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $41,304/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $12K/yr

64%

Very low income$12K–$21K/yr

19%

Low income$21K–$33K/yr

14%

Moderate / aboveOver $33K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

69% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

69% of subsidized households are minority

18% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

35% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

61814.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

460

Guatemala

Philippines

Workforce

Total Employed

1,353

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

270(7.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

79.1%Insured

20.9%Uninsured