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Slaton, TX
City in Lubbock County, Texas.
Population
5,761
Land area
5.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,067
ZIP codes
0
Slaton and its ZIP codes
Slaton at a glance
- Slaton is about 9.2 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $56,676 a year, 28% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $84,600 (70% below Texas) and median rent is $994 a month.
Local data for Slaton, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Slaton, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,676
Poverty rate
15.7%
Median home value
$84,600
Median rent
$994/mo
Homeownership
79.2%
Bachelor's or higher
9.4%
Median age
35.9
Average commute
20.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,408), German Americans (292), Irish Americans (218).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lubbock County. PPP loans are for Slaton.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,583
153,482 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,804
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.9B
FY 2026, $6,180 per person
How people get to work
Slaton, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.3%
- Carpooled7.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 20.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Slaton, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
1,283
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
765
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 30°F
19.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Slaton, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
18.0%
U.S. 12.1% +5.9 pts
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
25.8%
U.S. 11.1% +14.7 pts
Cities near Slaton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Ransom CanyonTown | 5.4 mi | 0.8 |
| Buffalo Springs LakeVillage | 5.9 mi | 1.5 |
| WilsonCity | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| IdalouCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| LubbockCity | 16 mi | 143.2 |
| LorenzoCity | 17 mi | 1 |
| New HomeCity | 17 mi | 1 |
| WolfforthCity | 20 mi | 4.9 |
| TahokaCity | 21 mi | 2.4 |
| New DealTown | 22 mi | 2.3 |
| RallsCity | 22 mi | 1.3 |
| PostCity | 24 mi | 3.7 |
| ShallowaterCity | 25 mi | 1.6 |
| AbernathyCity | 27 mi | 3.2 |
| CrosbytonCity | 28 mi | 2.1 |
| RopesvilleCity | 28 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Slaton, TX in?
- Slaton is in Lubbock County, Texas.
- What is the population of Slaton, TX?
- About 5,761 people live in Slaton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Slaton?
- Nearby places include Ransom Canyon (5.4 mi), Buffalo Springs Lake (5.9 mi), Wilson (10 mi), Idalou (14 mi), Lubbock (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023