Slaton, Texas Population 2022
Slaton is a city located in Lubbock County Texas. Slaton has a 2020 population of 5,806. Slaton is currently declining at a rate of -0.45% annually and its population has decreased by -0.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,858 in 2010.
The average household income in Slaton is $55,339 with a poverty rate of 19.54%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $826 per month, and the median house value is $74,400. The median age in Slaton is 36.4 years, 39.5 years for males, and 32.8 years for females.
Slaton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Slatonwas:
- White: 78.77%
- Other race: 10.21%
- Black or African American: 6.85%
- Two or more races: 3.88%
- Native American: 0.29%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,689 | 78.77% |
| Black or African American | 408 | 6.85% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 17 | 0.29% |
| Some Other Race | 608 | 10.21% |
| Two or More Races | 231 | 3.88% |
Slaton Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,090 | 2.81 | 66.9 |
| Married | 949 | 3.46 | 83 |
| Male | 129 | 3.39 | 17.1 |
| Female | 394 | 3.82 | 41.1 |
| Non Family | 618 | 1.04 | 69.1 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.81
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 219 | 5.72% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 281 | 7.33% |
| High School Graduate | 1,231 | 32.12% |
| Some College | 1,040 | 27.14% |
| Associates Degree | 485 | 12.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 420 | 10.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 156 | 4.07% |
Slaton Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Race | 534 | 434 | 128 |
| White | 1,887 | 1,672 | 355 |
| Hispanic | 1,681 | 1,396 | 209 |
| Black | 232 | 232 | 12 |
| Native American | 17 | 17 | |
| 2+ Races | 106 | 106 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 23.97%.
Slaton Language by Age
Slaton Language
79.99% of Slaton residents speak only English, while 20.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.07% of the population.
Slaton Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,633 | 305 | 11.58% |
| Other | 142 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 2,822 | 834 | 29.55% |
| Multiple | 231 | 11 | 4.76% |
19.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.40%
Male Poverty Rate
19.67%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Slaton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Slaton is White, with 11.58% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Slaton is Multiple, with 4.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.92%.
Slaton Marital Status
Marriage Rates
47.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.5%
Male Marriage Rate
45.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Slaton Married by Age and Sex
Slaton Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Slaton Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 196 | 5.85% |
| Black | 26 | 11.21% |
| Native American | 8 | 47.06% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 1.03% |
Slaton Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
55.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
59.4%
Labor Force Participation
52%
Employment Rate
12.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
76.25%
Born in Slaton
96.59%
Native Born
3.41%
Foreign Born
3.41%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.59% of Slaton residents were born in the United States, with 76.25% having been born in Texas. 3.41% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1930 | 3,876 | 0.00% | |
| 1940 | 3,587 | -289 | -0.77% |
| 1950 | 5,036 | 1,449 | 3.45% |
| 1960 | 6,568 | 1,532 | 2.69% |
| 1970 | 6,583 | 15 | 0.02% |
| 1980 | 6,804 | 221 | 0.33% |
| 1990 | 6,078 | -726 | -1.12% |
| 2000 | 6,109 | 31 | 0.05% |
| 2010 | 6,121 | 12 | 0.02% |
| 2011 | 6,095 | -26 | -0.42% |
| 2012 | 6,069 | -26 | -0.43% |
| 2013 | 6,043 | -26 | -0.43% |
| 2014 | 6,017 | -26 | -0.43% |
| 2015 | 5,991 | -26 | -0.43% |
| 2016 | 5,965 | -26 | -0.43% |
| 2017 | 5,939 | -26 | -0.44% |
| 2018 | 5,913 | -26 | -0.44% |
| 2019 | 5,887 | -26 | -0.44% |
| 2020 | 5,858 | -29 | -0.49% |
| 2021 | 5,832 | -26 | -0.44% |
| 2022 | 5,806 | -26 | -0.45% |