Demographics & People — Slaton, Texas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 5,811 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~5,600 |
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| Median Age | 35.9 |
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| Total Households | 2,038 |
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| Family Households | 1,322 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.81 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,862 |
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| Black or African American | 507 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 2,719 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,851 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,501 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,229 |
| Other groups | 1,930 |
| German | 444 |
| English | 436 |
| American | 405 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 311 |
| Irish | 295 |
| Hispanic: All other Hispanic or Latino | 270 |
Language
| English Only | 3,956 |
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| Spanish | 1,354 |
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| Population 5+ | 5,367 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 97 |
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| Population 18+ | 4,170 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Slaton, Texas.
