Slaton, TX

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Slaton Overview

5,859
TOTAL POPULATION
2,736
MALE POPULATION
3,123
FEMALE POPULATION
87.61
MALES / 100 FEMALES
114.14
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$23,760
PER CAPITA INCOME
$52,475
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$54,278
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
39.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
60.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.37
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,709
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
61.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Slaton Zip Codes

Slaton Area Codes

Race in Slaton

The most populous races in Slaton are White / Caucasian (3,924 | 67.0%), Hispanic or Latino (2,851 | 48.7%), and Some other Race (1,224 | 20.9%).
Race in Slaton
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American3896.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino2,85148.7%
Native / Alaskan60.1%
White / Caucasian3,92467.0%
Two or more Races3165.4%
Some other Race1,22420.9%
Total5,859100.0%

Ancestry in Slaton

The most populous ancestries reported in Slaton are Mexican (2,229 | 38.0%), German (444 | 7.6%), English (436 | 7.4%), American (405 | 6.9%), and Irish (295 | 5.0%), together accounting for 65.0% of all Slaton residents.
Ancestry in Slaton
Ancestry# Population% Population
American4056.9%
Central American1252.1%
Cherokee140.2%
Dutch240.4%
English4367.4%
European621.1%
French490.8%
German4447.6%
Guatemalan390.7%
Haitian1863.2%
Honduran861.5%
Irish2955.0%
Italian40.1%
Korean991.7%
Mexican2,22938.0%
Portuguese160.3%
Puerto Rican1863.2%
Scandinavian80.1%
Scotch-Irish300.5%
Scottish380.6%
Spanish410.7%
Swiss170.3%
Welsh360.6%
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Immigrants in Slaton

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Slaton came from Central America (264 | 4.5%), Latin America (264 | 4.5%), Mexico (178 | 3.0%), Honduras (86 | 1.5%), and Africa (33 | 0.6%), together accounting for 14.1% of all Slaton residents.
Immigrants in Slaton
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa330.6%
Central America2644.5%
Honduras861.5%
Latin America2644.5%
Mexico1783.0%
Nigeria330.6%
Western Africa330.6%
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Sex and Age in Slaton

Sex and Age in Slaton

The most populous age groups in Slaton are 5 to 9 Years (305 | 11.2%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (328 | 10.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Slaton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years175 (6.4%)241 (7.7%)
5 to 9 Years305 (11.2%)238 (7.6%)
10 to 14 Years236 (8.6%)199 (6.4%)
15 to 19 Years200 (7.3%)201 (6.4%)
20 to 24 Years251 (9.2%)218 (7.0%)
25 to 29 Years214 (7.8%)221 (7.1%)
30 to 34 Years111 (4.1%)89 (2.9%)
35 to 39 Years256 (9.4%)328 (10.5%)
40 to 44 Years197 (7.2%)88 (2.8%)
45 to 49 Years110 (4.0%)248 (7.9%)
50 to 54 Years62 (2.3%)38 (1.2%)
55 to 59 Years165 (6.0%)307 (9.8%)
60 to 64 Years223 (8.2%)230 (7.4%)
65 to 69 Years65 (2.4%)118 (3.8%)
70 to 74 Years85 (3.1%)84 (2.7%)
75 to 79 Years41 (1.5%)60 (1.9%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)91 (2.9%)
85 Years and over40 (1.5%)124 (4.0%)
Total2,736 (100.0%)3,123 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Slaton

Median Family Size in Slaton

The median family size in Slaton is 3.38 persons per family, with married-couple families (880 | 61.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.64 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (210 | 14.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.52 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Slaton
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple880 (61.6%)3.64
Single Male/Father210 (14.7%)2.52
Single Female/Mother339 (23.7%)3.26
Total Families1,429 (100.0%)3.38

Median Household Size in Slaton

The median household size in Slaton is 2.84 persons per household, with single female/mother households (339 | 16.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.74 persons per household. non-family households (601 | 29.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.13 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Slaton
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple880 (43.3%)3.66
Single Male/Father210 (10.3%)2.88
Single Female/Mother339 (16.7%)3.74
Non-family601 (29.6%)1.13
Total Households2,030 (100.0%)2.84

Household Size by Marriage Status in Slaton

Out of a total of 2,030 households in Slaton, 1,429 (70.4%) are family households, while 601 (29.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 570, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 497.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Slaton
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-497 (24.5%)
2-Person Households570 (28.1%)104 (5.1%)
3-Person Households189 (9.3%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households250 (12.3%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households239 (11.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households119 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households62 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,429 (70.4%)601 (29.6%)

Female Fertility in Slaton

Fertility by Age in Slaton

Average fertility rate in Slaton is 16.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 44.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Slaton
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years23 (100.0%)44.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total23 (100.0%)16.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Slaton

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Slaton
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Slaton

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Slaton
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma23 (100.0%)41.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total23 (100.0%)16.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Slaton

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Slaton
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)

Income in Slaton

Income Overview in Slaton

Per Capita Income in Slaton is $23,760, while median incomes of families and households are $52,475 and $54,278 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income5,859$23,760
Median Family Income1,429$52,475
Mean Family Income1,429$73,386
Median Household Income2,030$54,278
Mean Household Income2,030$68,672
Income Deficit1,429$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)5,85939.14%
Wage / Income Gap ($)5,85960.86¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index5,8590.37

Earnings by Sex in Slaton

Average Earnings in Slaton are $37,196, $44,761 for men and $27,241 for women, a difference of 39.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Slaton
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,454 (51.4%)$44,761
Female1,372 (48.5%)$27,241
Total2,826 (100.0%)$37,196

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Slaton

The most common earnings brackets in Slaton are $45,000 to $49,999 for men (217 | 14.9%) and $20,000 to $22,499 for women (184 | 13.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Slaton
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less56 (3.8%)71 (5.2%)
$2,500 to $4,99942 (2.9%)180 (13.1%)
$5,000 to $7,49935 (2.4%)24 (1.8%)
$7,500 to $9,9997 (0.5%)10 (0.7%)
$10,000 to $12,49928 (1.9%)21 (1.5%)
$12,500 to $14,99954 (3.7%)31 (2.3%)
$15,000 to $17,49935 (2.4%)48 (3.5%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)33 (2.4%)
$20,000 to $22,49922 (1.5%)184 (13.4%)
$22,500 to $24,99914 (1.0%)32 (2.3%)
$25,000 to $29,999181 (12.4%)131 (9.6%)
$30,000 to $34,99947 (3.2%)33 (2.4%)
$35,000 to $39,99971 (4.9%)82 (6.0%)
$40,000 to $44,999144 (9.9%)86 (6.3%)
$45,000 to $49,999217 (14.9%)130 (9.5%)
$50,000 to $54,99930 (2.1%)114 (8.3%)
$55,000 to $64,99986 (5.9%)90 (6.6%)
$65,000 to $74,999159 (10.9%)50 (3.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999120 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+106 (7.3%)22 (1.6%)
Total1,454 (100.0%)1,372 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Slaton

Average earnings in Slaton are $44,654 for men and $37,772 for women, a difference of 15.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $250,001, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $32,992. Women with an educational attainment of high school diploma earn the most with the average annual earnings of $46,728, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $34,900.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Slaton
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$36,409$0
High School Diploma$32,992$46,728
College or Associate's Degree$46,952$34,900
Bachelor's Degree$65,508$0
Graduate Degree$250,001$0
Total$44,654$37,772

Family Income in Slaton

Family Income Brackets in Slaton

According to the Slaton family income data, there are 344 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.1% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Slaton
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,999362.5%
$15,000 to $24,999493.4%
$25,000 to $34,9991379.6%
$35,000 to $49,99934424.1%
$50,000 to $74,99931622.1%
$75,000 to $99,99927018.9%
$100,000 to $149,99920614.4%
$150,000 to $199,999211.5%
$200,000+493.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Slaton

3-person families (165 | 11.6%) account for the highest median family income in Slaton with $111,481 per family, while 3-person families (165 | 11.6%) have the highest median income of $37,160 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Slaton
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families594 (41.6%)$52,005
3-Person Families165 (11.6%)$111,481
4-Person Families448 (31.4%)$46,718
5-Person Families84 (5.9%)$88,382
6-Person Families98 (6.9%)$0
7+ Person Families40 (2.8%)$0
Total1,429 (100.0%)$52,475

Family Income by Number of Earners in Slaton

The median family income in Slaton is $52,475, with families comprising 2 earners (722) having the highest median family income of $85,221, while families with no earners (87) have the lowest median family income of $43,262, accounting for 50.5% and 6.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Slaton
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners87 (6.1%)$43,262
1 Earner501 (35.1%)$51,133
2 Earners722 (50.5%)$85,221
3+ Earners119 (8.3%)$52,338
Total1,429 (100.0%)$52,475

Household Income in Slaton

Household Income Brackets in Slaton

With 516 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Slaton, accounting for 25.4% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Slaton
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000261.3%
$10,000 to $14,9991688.3%
$15,000 to $24,999974.8%
$25,000 to $34,99920910.3%
$35,000 to $49,99932516.0%
$50,000 to $74,99951625.4%
$75,000 to $99,99927013.3%
$100,000 to $149,99934717.1%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+713.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Slaton

The median household income in Slaton is $54,278, with the highest median household income of $60,227 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 698 households (34.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 133 households (6.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Slaton
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years133 (6.6%)$0
25 to 44 Years698 (34.4%)$60,227
45 to 64 Years741 (36.5%)$55,417
65+ Years458 (22.6%)$36,250
Total2,030 (100.0%)$54,278

Poverty in Slaton

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Slaton

With 13.6% poverty level for males and 9.4% for females among the residents of Slaton, 16 and 17 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 69 males (51.1%) and 16 females (27.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Slaton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years21 (12.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years44 (10.3%)44 (17.8%)
12 to 14 Years38 (39.6%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years69 (51.1%)16 (27.1%)
18 to 24 Years77 (24.4%)21 (6.5%)
25 to 34 Years18 (5.5%)22 (7.1%)
35 to 44 Years31 (6.8%)14 (3.4%)
45 to 54 Years32 (19.6%)30 (10.5%)
55 to 64 Years38 (10.1%)97 (18.7%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)16 (8.5%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)29 (11.1%)
Total368 (13.6%)289 (9.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Slaton

According to the poverty statistics in Slaton, males aged 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Slaton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years154 (88.0%)241 (100.0%)
5 Years20 (100.0%)41 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years381 (89.6%)203 (82.2%)
12 to 14 Years58 (60.4%)149 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years66 (48.9%)43 (72.9%)
18 to 24 Years239 (75.6%)300 (93.5%)
25 to 34 Years307 (94.5%)288 (92.9%)
35 to 44 Years422 (93.2%)402 (96.6%)
45 to 54 Years131 (80.4%)256 (89.5%)
55 to 64 Years340 (89.9%)421 (81.3%)
65 to 74 Years150 (100.0%)173 (91.5%)
75 Years and over70 (100.0%)232 (88.9%)
Total2,338 (86.4%)2,788 (90.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Slaton

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Slaton show that 7.8% or 69 of the total 880 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 12 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Slaton
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children473 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children210 (78.6%)57 (21.3%)
3 or 4 Children128 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Total811 (92.2%)69 (7.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Slaton

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Slaton
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)9 (7.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)9 (2.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Slaton

The poverty data for Slaton shows that 69 of the married-couple family households (7.8%) and 9 of the single-parent households (1.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 household (3.9%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Slaton
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children57 (21.3%)9 (3.9%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total69 (7.8%)9 (1.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Slaton

Employment by Class of Employer in Slaton

Among the 2,416 employed individuals in Slaton, private company employees (1,398 | 57.9%), local government employees (420 | 17.4%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (177 | 7.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Slaton
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,39857.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1777.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations1697.0%
Local Government Employees42017.4%
State Government Employees1767.3%
Federal Government Employees763.2%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total2,416100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Slaton

According to the labor force statistics for Slaton, out of the total population over 16 years of age (4,426), 61.2% or 2,709 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.7% or 209 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 98.0% or 196 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 24.6% or 49 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Slaton
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years199 (55.0%)49 (24.6%)
20 to 24 Years271 (57.8%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years351 (80.7%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years196 (98.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years729 (83.9%)143 (19.6%)
45 to 54 Years271 (59.2%)9 (3.3%)
55 to 59 Years213 (45.1%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years316 (69.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years140 (39.8%)14 (10.0%)
75 Years and over23 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,709 (61.2%)209 (7.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Slaton

According to labor force statistics for Slaton, 71.9% of individuals (2,076) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,887) are in the labor force, with 7.0% or 145 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 94.1% or 401 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 14.6% or 96 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Slaton
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School224 (46.4%)19 (4.0%)
High School Diploma658 (68.5%)140 (14.6%)
College / Associate Degree793 (77.9%)22 (2.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher401 (94.1%)20 (4.7%)
Total2,076 (71.9%)202 (7.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Slaton

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Slaton are Community & Social Service (343 | 14.0%), Education Instruction & Library (222 | 9.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (151 | 6.2%), Business & Financial (133 | 5.4%), and Management (94 | 3.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Slaton

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Slaton, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Slaton
OccupationMaleFemale
Management76 (80.8%)18 (19.2%)
Business & Financial81 (60.9%)52 (39.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science144 (95.4%)7 (4.6%)
Computers & Mathematics25 (78.1%)7 (21.9%)
Architecture & Engineering84 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 184 (53.6%)159 (46.4%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)51 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library114 (51.3%)108 (48.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment70 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)69 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)69 (100.0%)
Total (Category)485 (61.4%)305 (38.6%)
Total (Overall)1,374 (56.2%)1,070 (43.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Slaton are Healthcare Support (241 | 9.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (196 | 8.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (85 | 3.5%), Security & Protection (57 | 2.3%), and Law Enforcement (57 | 2.3%).
Services Occupations in Slaton

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Slaton, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (79.6%), Security & Protection (75.4%), and Law Enforcement (75.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Healthcare Support (80.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (70.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Slaton
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support48 (19.9%)193 (80.1%)
Security & Protection43 (75.4%)14 (24.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement43 (75.4%)14 (24.6%)
Food Preparation & Serving25 (29.4%)60 (70.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance156 (79.6%)40 (20.4%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)37 (100.0%)
Total (Category)272 (44.2%)344 (55.8%)
Total (Overall)1,374 (56.2%)1,070 (43.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Slaton are Office & Administration (256 | 10.5%), and Sales & Related (233 | 9.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Slaton

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Slaton
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related126 (54.1%)107 (45.9%)
Office & Administration52 (20.3%)204 (79.7%)
Total (Category)178 (36.4%)311 (63.6%)
Total (Overall)1,374 (56.2%)1,070 (43.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Slaton are Construction & Extraction (147 | 6.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (146 | 6.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (13 | 0.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Slaton

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Slaton
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction68 (46.3%)79 (53.7%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair146 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)227 (74.2%)79 (25.8%)
Total (Overall)1,374 (56.2%)1,070 (43.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Slaton are Transportation (145 | 5.9%), Material Moving (69 | 2.8%), and Production (29 | 1.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Slaton

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Slaton
OccupationMaleFemale
Production20 (69.0%)9 (31.0%)
Transportation131 (90.3%)14 (9.7%)
Material Moving61 (88.4%)8 (11.6%)
Total (Category)212 (87.2%)31 (12.8%)
Total (Overall)1,374 (56.2%)1,070 (43.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Slaton

Employment Industries in Slaton

The major employment industries in Slaton include Educational Services (518 | 21.2%), Health Care & Social Assistance (389 | 15.9%), Retail Trade (332 | 13.6%), Professional & Scientific (182 | 7.4%), and Construction (155 | 6.3%).
Employment Industries in Slaton

Employment Industries by Sex in Slaton

The Slaton industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Utilities (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (76.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Slaton
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction28 (68.3%)13 (31.7%)
Construction76 (49.0%)79 (51.0%)
Manufacturing138 (94.5%)8 (5.5%)
Wholesale Trade21 (25.3%)62 (74.7%)
Retail Trade272 (81.9%)60 (18.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing64 (82.1%)14 (17.9%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Information25 (46.3%)29 (53.7%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)46 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing65 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific149 (81.9%)33 (18.1%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services307 (59.3%)211 (40.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance91 (23.4%)298 (76.6%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services31 (27.4%)82 (72.6%)
Public Administration43 (37.1%)73 (62.9%)
Total1,374 (56.2%)1,070 (43.8%)

Education in Slaton

School Enrollment in Slaton

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,703 students in Slaton are elementary school (651 | 38.2%), college / undergraduate (450 | 26.4%), and high school (268 | 15.7%).
School Enrollment in Slaton
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1056.2%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School65138.2%
Middle School22012.9%
High School26815.7%
College / Undergraduate45026.4%
Graduate / Professional90.5%
Total1,703100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Slaton

Out of a total of 1,703 students who are enrolled in schools in Slaton, 274 (16.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,429 (83.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 46 (83.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 136 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Slaton
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds9 (16.4%)46 (83.6%)
5 to 9 Year Old509 (95.7%)23 (4.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds376 (86.4%)59 (13.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds121 (65.8%)63 (34.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds50 (64.1%)28 (35.9%)
20 to 24 Year Olds136 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds78 (90.7%)8 (9.3%)
35 Years and over150 (76.1%)47 (23.9%)
Total1,429 (83.9%)274 (16.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Slaton

Business (157 | 34.7%), education (119 | 26.3%), arts & humanities (70 | 15.4%), physical & health sciences (35 | 7.7%), and social sciences (20 | 4.4%) are the most common fields of study among 453 individuals in Slaton who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Slaton
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences357.7%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences204.4%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies163.5%
Science & Technology173.7%
Business15734.7%
Education11926.3%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History102.2%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications92.0%
Arts & Humanities7015.4%
Total453100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Slaton

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Slaton

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Slaton are males with 2 vehicles (782, accounting for 56.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (424, making up 75.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Slaton
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle6 (0.4%)17 (1.7%)
1 Vehicle141 (10.2%)256 (24.8%)
2 Vehicles782 (56.6%)424 (41.1%)
3 Vehicles444 (32.1%)318 (30.8%)
4 Vehicles9 (0.6%)16 (1.5%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,382 (100.0%)1,031 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Slaton

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Slaton are 20 to 24 minutes (580 commuters, 24.5%), less than 5 minutes (381 commuters, 16.1%), and 15 to 19 minutes (355 commuters, 15.0%).
Commute Time in Slaton
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes38116.1%
5 to 9 Minutes1225.1%
10 to 14 Minutes29112.3%
15 to 19 Minutes35515.0%
20 to 24 Minutes58024.5%
25 to 29 Minutes2229.4%
30 to 34 Minutes35114.8%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes220.9%
60 to 89 Minutes361.5%
90 or more Minutes110.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Slaton

The most common commute times in Slaton are 20 to 24 minutes (300 commuters, 21.8%) for males and less than 5 minutes (289 commuters, 29.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Slaton
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes92 (6.7%)289 (29.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes94 (6.8%)28 (2.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes192 (14.0%)99 (9.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes289 (21.0%)66 (6.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes300 (21.8%)280 (28.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes120 (8.7%)102 (10.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes219 (15.9%)132 (13.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes22 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes36 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes11 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Slaton

The most frequent times of departure to work in Slaton are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (236, 17.2%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (380, 38.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Slaton
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM214 (15.6%)22 (2.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM55 (4.0%)8 (0.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM40 (2.9%)49 (4.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM104 (7.6%)62 (6.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM63 (4.6%)89 (8.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM236 (17.2%)380 (38.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM222 (16.2%)59 (5.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM160 (11.6%)68 (6.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM23 (1.7%)29 (2.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM163 (11.8%)76 (7.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)10 (1.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM50 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM45 (3.3%)144 (14.5%)
Total1,375 (100.0%)996 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Slaton

Occupancy by Ownership in Slaton

Of the total 2,030 dwellings in Slaton, owner-occupied units account for 1,508 (74.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 522 (25.7%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Slaton
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,50874.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units52225.7%
Total Occupied Housing Units2,030100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Slaton

Occupancy by Household Size in Slaton
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household49724.5%
2-Person Household67433.2%
3-Person Household1899.3%
4+ Person Household67033.0%
Total Housing Units2,030100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Slaton

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Slaton
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household321 (64.6%)176 (35.4%)
2-Person Household550 (81.6%)124 (18.4%)
3-Person Household172 (91.0%)17 (9.0%)
4+ Person Household465 (69.4%)205 (30.6%)
Total Housing Units1,508 (74.3%)522 (25.7%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Slaton

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Slaton
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School208 (67.3%)101 (32.7%)
High School Diploma516 (74.1%)180 (25.9%)
College/Associate Degree600 (72.7%)225 (27.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher184 (92.0%)16 (8.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Slaton

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Slaton
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years28313.9%
35 to 44 Years54827.0%
45 to 54 Years1728.5%
55 to 64 Years56928.0%
65 to 74 Years21710.7%
75 to 84 Years1517.4%
85 Years and Over904.4%
Total2,030100.0%

Housing Finances in Slaton

Median Income by Occupancy in Slaton

Median Income by Occupancy in Slaton
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,508 (74.3%)$51,831
Renter-Occupied522 (25.7%)$71,040
Average2,030 (100.0%)$54,278

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Slaton

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Slaton
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00016 (1.1%)3 (0.6%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)7 (1.3%)
$10,000 to $14,999127 (8.4%)41 (7.9%)
$15,000 to $19,99949 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99928 (1.9%)21 (4.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999157 (10.4%)52 (10.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999262 (17.4%)63 (12.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999362 (24.0%)154 (29.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999197 (13.1%)73 (14.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999239 (15.9%)108 (20.7%)
$150,000 or more71 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,508 (100.0%)522 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Slaton

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Slaton
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300169 (11.2%)41 (7.9%)
$300 to $499428 (28.4%)11 (2.1%)
$500 to $799172 (11.4%)38 (7.3%)
$800 to $999205 (13.6%)120 (23.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499359 (23.8%)212 (40.6%)
$1,500 to $1,999126 (8.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99914 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more35 (2.3%)36 (6.9%)
Total1,508 (100.0%)522 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Slaton

Housing Structures in Slaton

Housing Structures in Slaton
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,64280.9%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments733.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments70.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments422.1%
Mobile Home / Other26613.1%
Total2,030100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Slaton

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Slaton
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,267 (77.2%)375 (22.8%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)73 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)42 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other241 (90.6%)25 (9.4%)
Total1,508 (74.3%)522 (25.7%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Slaton

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Slaton
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)11 (2.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms81 (5.4%)73 (14.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms541 (35.9%)184 (35.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms704 (46.7%)254 (48.7%)
8 or more Rooms182 (12.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,508 (100.0%)522 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Slaton

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Slaton
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas855 (56.7%)266 (51.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas9 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity644 (42.7%)256 (49.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,508 (100.0%)522 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Slaton

Household Vehicle Usage in Slaton
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)88 (16.9%)
1 Vehicle328 (21.7%)141 (27.0%)
2 Vehicles880 (58.4%)188 (36.0%)
3 or more Vehicles300 (19.9%)105 (20.1%)
Total1,508 (100.0%)522 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Slaton

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Slaton

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units836672
Median Property Value$72,500$115,900
Median Household Income$49,457$71
Monthly Housing Costs$418$35
Real Estate Taxes$1,072$21

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Slaton

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Slaton
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000361 (43.2%)103 (15.3%)
$50,000 to $99,999321 (38.4%)181 (26.9%)
$100,000 to $299,999141 (16.9%)353 (52.5%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)35 (5.2%)
$500,000 to $749,99913 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total836 (100.0%)672 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Slaton

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Slaton
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00016 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999175 (20.9%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99932 (3.8%)29 (4.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999200 (23.9%)125 (18.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999291 (34.8%)62 (9.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99999 (11.8%)71 (10.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99923 (2.8%)98 (14.6%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)216 (32.1%)
Total836 (100.0%)672 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Slaton

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Slaton
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x605 (72.4%)91,649 (13,638.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x84 (10.1%)520 (77.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x11 (1.3%)107 (15.9%)
4.0x or more136 (16.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total836 (100.0%)672 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Slaton

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Slaton
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800347 (41.5%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499146 (17.5%)91 (13.5%)
$800 to $1,499243 (29.1%)196 (29.2%)
Total836 (100.0%)672 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Slaton

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Slaton

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Slaton
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years445 (93.3%)32 (6.7%)
6 to 18 Years1,215 (97.8%)28 (2.2%)
19 to 25 Years510 (79.2%)134 (20.8%)
26 to 34 Years465 (86.9%)70 (13.1%)
35 to 44 Years640 (79.3%)167 (20.7%)
45 to 54 Years226 (50.3%)223 (49.7%)
55 to 64 Years806 (90.0%)90 (10.0%)
65 to 74 Years322 (95.0%)17 (5.0%)
75 Years and older331 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,960 (86.7%)761 (13.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Slaton

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Slaton
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born445 (93.3%)32 (6.7%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,215 (97.8%)28 (2.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen510 (79.2%)134 (20.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Slaton

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Slaton
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000577 (92.9%)44 (7.1%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,111 (91.4%)105 (8.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,027 (66.2%)524 (33.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999840 (92.8%)65 (7.2%)
$100,000 and over1,397 (98.6%)20 (1.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Slaton

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Slaton
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6267 (56.0%)230 (48.2%)
6 to 18 Years880 (70.8%)595 (47.9%)
19 to 25 Years231 (35.9%)302 (46.9%)
25 to 34 Years126 (23.5%)446 (83.4%)
35 to 44 Years213 (26.4%)615 (76.2%)
45 to 54 Years21 (4.7%)205 (45.7%)
55 to 64 Years214 (23.9%)683 (76.2%)
65 to 74 Years322 (95.0%)106 (31.3%)
75 Years and over331 (100.0%)229 (69.2%)
Total2,605 (45.5%)3,411 (59.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Slaton

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Slaton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years10 (1.6%)43 (6.8%)
35 to 64 Years109 (11.7%)218 (17.9%)
65 to 74 Years38 (25.3%)55 (29.1%)
75 Years and over45 (64.3%)90 (34.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Slaton

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Slaton: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years65 (7.0%)111 (9.1%)
65 to 74 Years22 (14.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over29 (41.4%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Slaton: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)33 (5.2%)
35 to 64 Years25 (2.7%)125 (10.2%)
65 to 74 Years1 (0.7%)24 (12.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Slaton: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years10 (1.6%)9 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years38 (4.1%)112 (9.2%)
65 to 74 Years1 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)52 (19.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Slaton: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)9 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years57 (6.1%)207 (17.0%)
65 to 74 Years17 (11.3%)55 (29.1%)
75 Years and over45 (64.3%)90 (34.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Slaton: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)9 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years3 (0.3%)97 (8.0%)
65 to 74 Years17 (11.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over45 (64.3%)20 (7.7%)

Technology Access in Slaton

Computing Device Access in Slaton

Computing Device Access in Slaton
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,30064.0%
Smartphone1,63580.5%
Tablet1,24961.5%
No Computing Device26313.0%
Total2,030100.0%

Internet Access in Slaton

Internet Access in Slaton
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,26262.2%
Cellular Data Only30515.0%
Satellite Internet25712.7%
No Internet33316.4%
Total2,030100.0%

Slaton Summary

Slaton, Texas is a small town located in Lubbock County, Texas. It is situated about 10 miles west of Lubbock and is part of the Lubbock Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of Slaton was 6,121 at the 2010 census, making it the second-largest town in Lubbock County.

History

Slaton was founded in 1906 by the Santa Fe Railroad. The town was named after the railroad's chief engineer, William Slaton. The town was originally a farming community, but it soon became a center for the cotton industry. The town was incorporated in 1911 and by the 1920s, it had become a major cotton-producing center.

Geography

Slaton is located at 33°27'25" North, 101°45'45" West (33.456944, -101.762500). It is situated in the South Plains region of Texas, about 10 miles west of Lubbock. The town is located on the Llano Estacado, a large plateau that stretches across the Texas Panhandle. The town is surrounded by flat, open farmland and is located near the Double Mountain Fork of the Brazos River.

Economy

Slaton's economy is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to several cotton gins and is a major producer of cotton. Other crops grown in the area include corn, wheat, sorghum, and hay. The town is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a furniture factory and a plastics plant.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Slaton had a population of 6,121. The racial makeup of the town was 79.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 16.7% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 33.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in Slaton was $31,944, and the median income for a family was $37,917. The per capita income for the town was $15,945. About 17.2% of families and 20.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Slaton?
Total Population of Slaton is 5,859.
What is the Total Male Population of Slaton?
Total Male Population of Slaton is 2,736.
What is the Total Female Population of Slaton?
Total Female Population of Slaton is 3,123.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Slaton?
There are 87.61 Males per 100 Females in Slaton.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Slaton?
There are 114.14 Females per 100 Males in Slaton.
What is the Median Population Age in Slaton?
Median Population Age in Slaton is 35.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Slaton
Average Family Size in Slaton is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Slaton
Average Household Size in Slaton is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Slaton?
Per Capita income in Slaton is $23,760.
What is the Median Family Income in Slaton?
Median Family Income in Slaton is $52,475.
What is the Median Household income in Slaton?
Median Household Income in Slaton is $54,278.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Slaton?
Income or Wage Gap in Slaton is 39.1%.
Women in Slaton earn 60.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Slaton?
Inequality or Gini Index in Slaton is 0.37.
How Large is the Labor Force in Slaton?
There are 2,709 People in the Labor Forcein in Slaton.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Slaton?
61.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Slaton.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Slaton?
Unemployment Rate in Slaton is 7.7%.