Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Slaton, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,761

Median Agei

35.9

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

54.2%3,122

White

38.3%2,207

Black

6.6%379

Two or More

0.6%36

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%14

Asian

0.1%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.5%243

High School Diploma

31.9%1,184

Some College (<1 yr)

11.8%437

Some College (1+ yr)

11.3%419

Associate's Degree

14.2%528

Bachelor's Degree

6.7%249

Master's Degree

2.7%99

HS or Higher

85.1%

BA or Higher

9.4%

Graduate+

2.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$84,600

Median Renti

$994

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

79.2%1,635

Renter-Occupied

20.8%430

Total Units

2,336

Homeownership

79.2%

Vacancy Rate

11.6%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

101

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.9%21

2010–2019

5.5%129

2000–2009

4.5%106

1990–1999

3.5%81

1980–1989

5.1%120

1970–1979

20.4%477

1960–1969

13.4%313

1950–1959

18.9%441

1940–1949

7.7%180

1939 or earlier

20%468

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

60.1%1,241

Electricity

39.2%809

Bottled/LP Gas

0.5%10

Fuel Oil

0.2%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$56,676

Mean Household Incomei

$70,974

Per Capita Incomei

$26,209

Poverty Ratei

15.4%

Unemploymenti

6.7%

Labor Forcei

2,564

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

129

Residentsi

219

Avg. Tenant Renti

$421/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

4 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing70 homes94% occupied$359/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers59 homes102% occupied$495/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $56,676/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

61.1%

Very low income$17K–$28K/yr

33.7%

Low income$28K–$45K/yr

5.2%

Who Receives This Housing

70.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

69.6% of subsidized households are minority

23.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

47.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

931.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Poland

Workforce

Total Employed

2,370

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

110(2.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

82.4%Insured

17.6%Uninsured