State
County
Land Area (mi²)
5.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,091.0/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.14%
Growth Since 2010
-4.04%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Slaton, Texas Population 2021
5,874
Slaton is a city located in Lubbock County Texas. With a 2020 population of 5,874, it is the 330th largest city in Texas and the 4341st largest city in the United States . Slaton is currently declining at a rate of -0.14% annually and its population has decreased by -4.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,121 in 2010. Slaton reached it's highest population of 6,804 in 1980. Spanning over 5 miles, Slaton has a population density of 1,091 people per square mile.
The average household income in Slaton is $55,339 with a poverty rate of 17.19%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $761 per month, and the median house value is $74,100. 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 Slaton was:
- White: 85.67%
- Other race: 7.10%
- Black or African American: 3.69%
- Two or more races: 3.14%
- Native American: 0.40%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Slaton, Texas is 5,874 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 5,898.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 6,121.
Slaton, Texas Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,106 | 85.67% |
| Some Other Race | 423 | 7.10% |
| Black or African American | 220 | 3.69% |
| Two or More Races | 187 | 3.14% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 24 | 0.40% |
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Slaton Population by Race
Slaton Population Pyramid $2021
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Slaton Population by Age
Slaton Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,307 | 2.55 | 63.8 |
| Married | 902 | 3.07 | 85.8 |
| Non Family | 818 | 1.06 | 62.2 |
| Female | 435 | 3.89 | 38.2 |
| Male | 152 | 3.61 | 15.8 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
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Slaton Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 394 | 10.38% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 283 | 7.46% |
| High School Graduate | 1,088 | 28.67% |
| Some College | 1,060 | 27.93% |
| Associates Degree | 368 | 9.70% |
| Bachelors Degree | 454 | 11.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 148 | 3.90% |
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Slaton Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Slaton Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,045 | 1,886 | 430 |
| Hispanic | 1,463 | 966 | 158 |
| Other Race | 340 | 254 | 83 |
| Black | 201 | 180 | 14 |
| 2+ Races | 62 | 62 | |
| Native American | 24 | 24 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 24.41%.
Slaton Educational Attainment by Race
Slaton Earnings by Educational Attainment
Slaton Language by Age
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Slaton Language
81.76% of Slaton residents speak only English, while 18.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.34% of the population.
Slaton Language
Slaton Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,876 | 852 | 29.62% |
| White | 2,714 | 136 | 5.01% |
| Other | 423 | 126 | 29.79% |
| Black | 211 | 17 | 8.06% |
| Multiple | 187 | 7 | 3.74% |
17.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.35%
Male Poverty Rate
20.36%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Slaton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Slaton is Other, with 29.79% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Slaton is Multiple, with 3.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.96%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.71%.
Slaton Poverty
Slaton Poverty Rate by Education
Slaton Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
44.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.6%
Male Marriage Rate
44.5%
Female Marriage Rate
Slaton Married by Age and Sex
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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
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Slaton Marital Status
Slaton Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 317 | 8.64% |
| Hispanic | 54 | 3.38% |
| Other Race | 39 | 11.47% |
| Black | 26 | 12.94% |
| Native American | 10 | 41.67% |
Slaton Veterans by Race
Slaton Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
59.69%
Veteran Disability Rate
Slaton Veterans by Education
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60.3%
Labor Force Participation
56.5%
Employment Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
Slaton Employment by Age
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Slaton Employment by Race
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Slaton Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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96.39%
Native Born
3.61%
Foreign Born
3.32%
Non Citizen
0.29%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.39% of Slaton residents were born in the United States, with 78.05% having been born in Texas. 3.32% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Slaton Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,874 | -8 | -0.14% |
| 2020 | 5,882 | -8 | -0.14% |
| 2019 | 5,890 | -8 | -0.14% |
| 2018 | 5,898 | -61 | -1.02% |
| 2017 | 5,959 | -70 | -1.16% |
| 2016 | 6,029 | -9 | -0.15% |
| 2015 | 6,038 | -13 | -0.21% |
| 2014 | 6,051 | -22 | -0.36% |
| 2013 | 6,073 | -11 | -0.18% |
| 2012 | 6,084 | -36 | -0.59% |
| 2011 | 6,120 | -6 | -0.10% |
| 2010 | 6,126 | 17 | 0.03% |
| 2000 | 6,109 | 31 | 0.05% |
| 1990 | 6,078 | -726 | -1.12% |
| 1980 | 6,804 | 221 | 0.33% |
| 1970 | 6,583 | 15 | 0.02% |
| 1960 | 6,568 | 1,532 | 2.69% |
| 1950 | 5,036 | 1,449 | 3.45% |
| 1940 | 3,587 | -289 | -0.77% |
| 1930 | 3,876 | 0.00% |