Slaton, TX Demographics

A map of Slaton's Population by Race

Slaton, Texas has an estimated population of 5,761, a slight decrease from the 5,858 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.2% Hispanic, 38.3% White, 6.6% Black, 0.6% Multiracial, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Slaton, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Slaton has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Slaton, that probability was 56.3% in 2020 and 55.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Slaton is ranked the 395th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Slaton was ranked the 371st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Slaton's White Population

2,207 residents of Slaton, or 38.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Slaton is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Slaton ranks 1215th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Slaton's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Slaton's population has increased from 37.5% to 38.3%.

Slaton is more White than neighboring Wilson (29.8% White), and Lorenzo (26.6% White). Slaton is less White than neighboring Ransom Canyon (76.4% White), Buffalo Springs Lake (63.2% White), and Idalou (41.4% White).

Slaton's Black Population

379 residents of Slaton, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Slaton is lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Slaton ranks 513th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Slaton's Black population has grown by an estimated 25.9%. Black residents' share of Slaton's population has increased from 5.1% to 6.6%.

Slaton is more Black than neighboring Ransom Canyon (1.4% Black), Buffalo Springs Lake (2.1% Black), Wilson (0.2% Black), and Idalou (0.5% Black). Slaton is less Black than neighboring Lorenzo (8.4% Black).

Slaton's Asian Population

3 residents of Slaton, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Slaton is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Slaton ranks 1168th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Slaton's Asian population has declined by an estimated 70.0%. Asian residents' share of Slaton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Slaton is more Asian than neighboring Wilson (0% Asian), Idalou (0% Asian), and Lorenzo (0% Asian). Slaton is less Asian than neighboring Ransom Canyon (1.3% Asian), and Buffalo Springs Lake (0.9% Asian).

Slaton's Hispanic Population

3,122 residents of Slaton, or 54.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Slaton is considerably higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Slaton ranks 564th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Slaton's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 1.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Slaton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 54.2%.

Slaton is more Hispanic than neighboring Ransom Canyon (14.7% Hispanic), and Buffalo Springs Lake (32.7% Hispanic). Slaton is less Hispanic than neighboring Wilson (69.9% Hispanic), Idalou (56.9% Hispanic), and Lorenzo (63.2% Hispanic).

Slaton's Native American/Other Population

14 residents of Slaton, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Slaton is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Slaton ranks 1115th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Slaton's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 51.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Slaton's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Slaton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Buffalo Springs Lake (0% Native American/Other), Wilson (0% Native American/Other), Idalou (0% Native American/Other), and Lorenzo (0% Native American/Other). Slaton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ransom Canyon (1.7% Native American/Other).

Slaton's Multiracial Population

36 residents of Slaton, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Slaton is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Slaton ranks 1093rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Slaton's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 75.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Slaton's population has decreased from 2.5% to 0.6%.

Slaton is more Multiracial than neighboring Wilson (0% Multiracial). Slaton is less Multiracial than neighboring Ransom Canyon (4.4% Multiracial), Buffalo Springs Lake (1.1% Multiracial), Idalou (1.2% Multiracial), and Lorenzo (1.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.