Slaton
City in Lubbock County, Texas
Slaton is a city in Lubbock County, Texas, with 5,858 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,084 ft (940 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ransom Canyon, 6.2 miles N.
- 5,858residents (2020 Census)
- 3,084 ftelevation · 940 m
- 5.4 sq miland area · 14.1 km²
- 1,079 / sq mipopulation density
- 79364ZIP code
About Slaton
Slaton is a city in Lubbock County, Texas, United States. Founded by German immigrants, Slaton was the westernmost German settlement in Texas. The population was 5,858 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 5,698 in 2024. Slaton is part of the Lubbock Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Slaton
- Median household income
- $56,676
- Median home value
- $84,600
- Median rent
- $994/mo
- Median age
- 35.9
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Slaton had 5,858 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,858 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,079 per sq mi (417 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Slaton at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Lubbock County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,858 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.43 sq mi (14.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,084 ft (940 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.4455° N, 101.6509° W |
| ZIP code | 79364 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4868180 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Slaton
- Ransom Canyon6.2 mi N
- Buffalo Springs Lake7.0 mi NW
- Wilson9.8 mi SW
- Idalou15.1 mi N
- Lubbock15.9 mi NW
- Lorenzo16.9 mi NE
- New Home17.1 mi SW
- Wolfforth20.9 mi W
- Tahoka21.2 mi SW
- Ralls22.2 mi NE
- New Deal22.6 mi NW
- Post23.5 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Slaton
What county is Slaton in?
Slaton is in Lubbock County, Texas.
What is the population of Slaton, TX?
5,858 people lived in Slaton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Slaton, TX?
The ZIP code of Slaton is 79364.
What is the elevation of Slaton?
3,084 feet (940 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Slaton?
Ransom Canyon (6.2 mi), Buffalo Springs Lake (7.0 mi), Wilson (9.8 mi), Idalou (15.1 mi), Lubbock (15.9 mi).
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