Slaton is a city located in Lubbock County Texas. Slaton has a 2024 population of 5,618. Slaton is currently declining at a rate of -1.16% annually and its population has decreased by -4.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,880 in 2020.
The average household income in Slaton is $65,938 with a poverty rate of 16.09%. The median age in Slaton is 33 years: 29.9 years for males, and 35.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Slaton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,862 | 66.46% |
| Other race | 1,182 | 20.34% |
| Black or African American | 507 | 8.72% |
| Two or more races | 260 | 4.47% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,038 | 2.81 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
| Non Family | 716 | 1.25 | 57 | 43 |
| Married | 671 | 3.82 | 87.8 | 12.2 |
| Female | 399 | 3.91 | 75.4 | 24.6 |
| Male | 252 | 2.79 | 64.7 | 35.3 |
3.42
Average Family Size
2.81
Average Household Size
71.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 278 | 7.71% |
| Associates Degree | 420 | 11.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 339 | 9.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 75 | 2.08% |
| High School Graduate | 1,364 | 37.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 348 | 9.65% |
| Some College | 781 | 21.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,815 | 1,416 | 60 |
| White | 1,585 | 1,380 | 322 |
| Other Race | 842 | 582 | 17 |
| Black | 242 | 220 | 32 |
| 2+ Races | 171 | 128 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 90.91%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 20.32%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,268 | $46,658 | $41,131 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,964 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $44,429 | $36,307 | $47,143 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,125 | $0 | $16,278 |
| Overall | $43,627 | $45,685 | $40,995 |
| Some College | $45,045 | $47,559 | $28,942 |
$43,627
Average Earnings
$45,685
Average Male
$40,995
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.71% of Slaton residents speak only English, while 26.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.23% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,596 | 467 | 17.99% |
| Hispanic | 2,709 | 367 | 13.55% |
| Other | 1,172 | 229 | 19.54% |
| Black | 497 | 89 | 17.91% |
| Multiple | 260 | 35 | 13.46% |
16.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.46%
Male Poverty Rate
14.97%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Slaton is Other, with 19.54% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Slaton is Multiple, with 13.46% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 59.12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.59% |
| High School | 6.32% |
| Some College | 1.95% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 11.57% |
| Male Employed | 5.52% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,526 | $70,476 |
| Households | $54,380 | $65,938 |
| Married Families | $68,967 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,611 | $43,614 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.9%
Male Marriage Rate
34.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
70
Number of Veterans
70
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 62 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 62 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52 | 1.87% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 0.81% |
| Black | 10 | 3.82% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 4.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
77.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.6%
Labor Force Participation
54.7%
Employment Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
83.41%
Born in Slaton
94.29%
Native Born
5.71%
Foreign Born
5.58%
Non Citizen
0.14%
Naturalized
94.29% of Slaton residents were born in the United States, with 83.41% having been born in Texas. 5.58% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,292 | -65 | -1.21% |
| 2028 | 5,357 | -65 | -1.2% |
| 2027 | 5,422 | -66 | -1.2% |
| 2026 | 5,488 | -65 | -1.17% |
| 2025 | 5,553 | -65 | -1.16% |
| 2024 | 5,618 | -66 | -1.16% |
| 2023 | 5,684 | -56 | -0.98% |
| 2022 | 5,740 | -75 | -1.29% |
| 2021 | 5,815 | -65 | -1.11% |
| 2020 | 5,880 | -11 | -0.19% |
| 2019 | 5,891 | -11 | -0.19% |
| 2018 | 5,902 | -57 | -0.96% |
| 2017 | 5,959 | -70 | -1.16% |
| 2016 | 6,029 | -10 | -0.17% |
| 2015 | 6,039 | -12 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 6,051 | -22 | -0.36% |
| 2013 | 6,073 | -10 | -0.16% |
| 2012 | 6,083 | -37 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 6,120 | -6 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 6,126 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,109 | 31 | 0.51% |
| 1990 | 6,078 | -726 | -10.67% |
| 1980 | 6,804 | 221 | 3.36% |
| 1970 | 6,583 | 15 | 0.23% |
| 1960 | 6,568 | 1,532 | 30.42% |
| 1950 | 5,036 | 1,449 | 40.4% |
| 1940 | 3,587 | -289 | -7.46% |
| 1930 | 3,876 | -1,416 | -26.76% |