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Slaton, TX

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Population
5,684
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
3,086 ft
Median Home Value
$84,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$994/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$56,676
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in TexasPopulation rankingHighest population places in TexasNearest larger communityLubbock, Texas16 miles away · 273,071 residents.

About Slaton

Slaton is a city in Lubbock County, Texas, operating within the Lubbock metropolitan area on the Llano Estacado. Established in 1911 by German settlers as a Santa Fe Railway junction near Yellow House Canyon, the agricultural community of approximately 5,761 has its public K-12 education administered by the Slaton Independent School District locally.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow State Income TaxA+100.0rating

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