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Post, Texas

Post, Texas, in Garza county, is 38 miles SE of Lubbock, Texas (center to center) and 237 miles W of Fort Worth, Texas. The city has a population of 3,708.

The People and Families of Post

In Post, about 49% of adults are married.

Approximately 27% of Post is non-white. No single racial group represents the city, a city where diversity is valued.

You'll notice more men than women in Post compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Post had a median family income of $29,135.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Post gave more campaign money ($3,000) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Post Housing

Owners occupy 69% of the housing units in Post. One of the strengths of the city is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals.

Commuting

In Post, 96% of commuters drive to work. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Post, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

Post strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyPost Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Post Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Post Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Post, TX

Comparing Post to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity109
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Senior Citizens56
Well-Paid Single Men45
Age of the Population35
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size85
Portion of People Married65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults22
Median Family Income22
People Above Poverty12
People in Middle Class or Better11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work43
Public Transportation Use33
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Affordability of Property Taxes78
People Living Alone68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Housing Recently Built63
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