Economy & Jobs — Slaton, Texas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $56,676 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$62,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $23,584 |
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| Poverty Rate | 15.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 2,568 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 37.1% |
| Retail | 13.6% |
| Professional | 7.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 300 |
| Physician Offices | 243 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 217 |
| Insurance Agencies | 202 |
| Law Offices | 169 |
| Real Estate Offices | 149 |
| Commercial Banks | 105 |
| Dental Offices | 99 |
| Coffee Shops | 90 |
| Gas Stations | 79 |
| Auto Repair | 78 |
| Hotels Motels | 74 |
| Accounting Firms | 73 |
| Child Day Care | 71 |
| Beauty Salons | 63 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
