Slaton, TX Demographics
A map of Slaton's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 3,174 | 54.2% |
White | 2,196 | 37.5% |
Black | 301 | 5.1% |
Multiracial | 148 | 2.5% |
Native American/Other | 29 | 0.5% |
Asian | 10 | 0.2% |
Slaton, Texas had a population of 5,858 in 2020. It was 37.5% White, 5.1% Black, 0.2% Asian, 54.2% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 2.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Slaton, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Slaton is the 371st most populous. 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's White Population
2,196 residents of Slaton identify as White, or 37.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Slaton roughly similar to the White share of the population of Texas (39.7% White). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Slaton is ranked #1215 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Slaton is more White than neighboring Wilson (35.9% White), and Lorenzo (29.6% White). Slaton is less White than neighboring Ransom Canyon (80.4% White), Buffalo Springs (83.8% White), and Idalou (53.5% White).
Slaton's Black Population
301 residents of Slaton identify as Black, or 5.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Slaton slightly less than the Black share of the population of Texas (11.8% Black). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Slaton is ranked #513 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Slaton is more Black than neighboring Ransom Canyon (1.5% Black), Buffalo Springs (0.2% Black), Wilson (1.2% Black), Idalou (0.7% Black), and Lorenzo (4% Black).
Slaton's Asian Population
10 residents of Slaton identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Slaton slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Texas (5.4% Asian). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Slaton is ranked #1070 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Slaton is more Asian than neighboring Buffalo Springs (0% Asian), and Lorenzo (0% Asian). Slaton is less Asian than neighboring Ransom Canyon (0.5% Asian).
Slaton's Hispanic Population
3,174 residents of Slaton identify as Hispanic, or 54.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Slaton larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Texas (39.3% Hispanic). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Slaton is ranked #563 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Slaton is more Hispanic than neighboring Ransom Canyon (13% Hispanic), Buffalo Springs (12.2% Hispanic), and Idalou (43.7% Hispanic). Slaton is less Hispanic than neighboring Wilson (59% Hispanic), and Lorenzo (64.9% Hispanic).
Slaton's Native American/Other Population
29 residents of Slaton identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Slaton roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Texas (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Slaton is ranked #1045 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Slaton is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ransom Canyon (0.2% Native American/Other), Buffalo Springs (0.2% Native American/Other), Idalou (0% Native American/Other), and Lorenzo (0% Native American/Other). Slaton is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wilson (0.7% Native American/Other).
Slaton's Multiracial Population
148 residents of Slaton identify as Multiracial, or 2.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Slaton roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Texas (3% Multiracial). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Slaton is ranked #1079 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Slaton is more Multiracial than neighboring Idalou (1.8% Multiracial), and Lorenzo (1.5% Multiracial). Slaton is less Multiracial than neighboring Ransom Canyon (4.4% Multiracial), Buffalo Springs (3.6% Multiracial), and Wilson (3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.