City

Slaton, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Lubbock County  ·  Texas

👥7,135Population
💰$55,221Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂35.5Median Age
🏠$89,200Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓29.2%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 26% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 50.9%Hispanic: 42.7%Black: 6.2%Other: 0.2%Race
White50.9%
Hispanic42.7%
Black6.2%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
20%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
24%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.73
Below Poverty13.8% ▲ 38% above avg
College Grads29.2% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 26% above avg
No HS Diploma129 (3.2%)
HS Graduate1,586 (38.9%)
Some College727 (17.8%)
Associates440 (10.8%)
Bachelors457 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree734 (18%)

Education

No HS: 3.2%HS Grad: 38.9%Some College: 17.8%Associates: 10.8%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 18%Edu
No HS3.2%
HS Grad38.9%
Some College17.8%
Associates10.8%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate18.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.1%Renter: 29.9%Tenure
Owner70.1%
Renter29.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
32%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,221 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$89,200 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,018/mo
Total Housing Units2,949
Vacant Units372

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
29%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
0%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
58%
About Slaton, TX

Slaton is a city in Texas, located in Lubbock County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,135 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.5 years.

Economically, Slaton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,221 is below the national average. Approximately 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Slaton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $89,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,018 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Slaton is moderately educated. 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (50.92%).

Slaton, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Slaton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79364 7,135 $55,221 $89,200 $1,018 6.2% 29.2% 70.1%