Slaton, Texas facts for kids
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Slaton, Texas
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"Your Kind of Town"
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 Slaton, Texas
Location in Texas
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Texas |
| County | Lubbock |
| Region | Llano Estacado |
| Established | June 15, 1911 |
| Founded by | O. L. Slaton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.42 sq mi (14.03 km2) |
| • Land | 5.39 sq mi (13.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,084 ft (940 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,858 |
| • Density | 1,080.8/sq mi (417.53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| ZIP code |
79364
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| Area codes | 806 |
| FIPS code | 48-68180 |
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. Slaton is part of the Lubbock Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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History
Slaton was named for Lubbock rancher and banker O.L. Slaton, Sr. (1867–1946), who promoted railroad construction in Slaton.
Geography
Slaton is on the level plains of the Llano Estacado. The nearest significant geographical feature is Yellow House Canyon, which is 3 miles (5 km) to the northeast. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 5.5 square miles (14.3 km2), of which 5.5 square miles (14.2 km2) are land and 0.039 square miles (0.1 km2), or 0.56%, is covered by water.
Climate
According to the Köppen climate classification system, Slaton has a semiarid climate, BSk on climate maps.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 1,525 | — | |
| 1930 | 3,876 | 154.2% | |
| 1940 | 3,587 | −7.5% | |
| 1950 | 5,036 | 40.4% | |
| 1960 | 6,568 | 30.4% | |
| 1970 | 6,583 | 0.2% | |
| 1980 | 6,804 | 3.4% | |
| 1990 | 6,078 | −10.7% | |
| 2000 | 6,109 | 0.5% | |
| 2010 | 6,121 | 0.2% | |
| 2020 | 5,858 | −4.3% | |
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2020 census
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 2,196 | 37.49% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 301 | 5.14% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 4 | 0.07% |
| Asian (NH) | 10 | 0.17% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 4 | 0.07% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 21 | 0.36% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 148 | 2.53% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,174 | 54.18% |
| Total | 5,858 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 5,858 people, 2,090 households, and 1,472 families residing in the city.
Education
The City of Slaton is served by the Slaton Independent School District.
Infrastructure
Major roads and highways
U.S. Highway 84
Farm to Market Road 400
Farm to Market Road 41
Railroads
A major yard of the BNSF Railway is located in Slaton. The South Plains Lamesa Railroad's railpark offers car storage and transloading for, among other commodities, wind turbine components.
Special events
The Caprock Classic Car Club Show and Cruise takes place every third Saturday in July. The annual event showcases classic and refurbished cars and trucks. Set up around the town square, the event includes music, arts and crafts, food, and more www.slatonchamberofcommerce.org. The July 4th Festival takes place at the Slaton Park, where area musicians perform on an outdoor stage. The park is filled with games, rides, food, and more. The South Plains Air Show is a biannual event taking place the first weekend of June in odd-number years. Hosted by the Texas Air Museum Caprock Chapter, the show takes place at the City of Slaton/Larry T. Neal Memorial Airport. Re-enactments and aerobatic performances are scheduled www.thetexasairmuseum.org. The St. Joseph Sausage Fest is put on every October by St. Joseph's Catholic School. The event has been held annually since 1969 and is the school's primary fundraiser. Volunteers make 8,000–9,500 pounds of sausage to sell at the weekend-long event.
Notable people
People born in Slaton:
- Jeremy Boreing (born 1979), producer
- Harry Burrus (1921–2004), footballer
- Dee Fondy (1924–1999), baseballer
- Bobby Keys (1943–2014), saxophonist
- Bill Lienhard (1930–2022), basketballer
- Buddy Parker (1913–1982), baseballer
- Simon Salinas (born 1955), politician
See also
In Spanish: Slaton (Texas) para niños
