Slaton, TX

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Slaton

Neighborhood

Lubbock, TX

Ransom Canyon / Posey

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Slaton

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

9.4%

Households with Children

31.9%

School Enrollment K-12

913

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.9%
School Age (5-17): 22.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.2%
Working Age (35-54): 23.5%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 15.2%
Seniors (65+): 12.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 14.9%
High School / GED: 38.4%
Some College or Associate's: 37.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 9.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 15.7%
Single Parents: 16.2%
Couples & Adults: 37.2%
Living Alone: 30.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 38.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 54.2%
Asian: 0.1%
Black or African American: 6.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 0.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 77.1%
Puerto Rican: 6.2%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 0.2%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 16.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 25.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 74.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 59.8%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 11.1%
Other Black: 29.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 87.5%
Born in Other U.S. State: 10.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.6%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 70.7%
Spanish: 29.3%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.6%
Elementary (1-4): 12.4%
Middle School (5-8): 4.3%
High School (9-12): 5.5%
College / Graduate: 6.8%
Not Enrolled: 69.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources