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. It was founded by German immigrants. Slaton was the furthest west German settlement in Texas. In 2020, about 5,858 people lived there. Slaton is part of the larger Lubbock area.
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History of Slaton
Slaton was named after O.L. Slaton, Sr.. He was a rancher and banker from Lubbock. He helped build the railroad in Slaton. The city was officially established on June 15, 1911.
Geography and Climate
Slaton is located on the flat plains of the Llano Estacado. The closest major natural feature is Yellow House Canyon. It is about 3 miles (5 km) to the northeast.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Slaton covers an area of about 5.42 square miles (14.03 square kilometers). Most of this area is land.
Slaton's Climate
Slaton has a semiarid climate. This means it is generally dry. It gets some rain, but not a lot.
People of Slaton
| 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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Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 5,858 people living in Slaton. There were 2,090 households. Also, 1,472 families lived in the city.
| Group | Number of People | Percentage |
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| White (Not Hispanic) | 2,196 | 37.49% |
| Black or African American (Not Hispanic) | 301 | 5.14% |
| Native American (Not Hispanic) | 4 | 0.07% |
| Asian (Not Hispanic) | 10 | 0.17% |
| Pacific Islander (Not Hispanic) | 4 | 0.07% |
| Other Race (Not Hispanic) | 21 | 0.36% |
| Mixed Race (Not Hispanic) | 148 | 2.53% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,174 | 54.18% |
| Total | 5,858 |
Education in Slaton
The Slaton Independent School District serves the city of Slaton. This district provides education for children in the area.
Transportation and Railways
Major Roads
U.S. Highway 84
Farm to Market Road 400
Farm to Market Road 41
Railroads in Slaton
Slaton is home to a large railroad yard for the BNSF Railway. The South Plains Lamesa Railroad also has a railpark here. This railpark stores train cars and helps move goods. It is used for things like wind turbine parts.
Fun Events in Slaton
Slaton hosts several fun events throughout the year:
- Caprock Classic Car Club Show and Cruise: This event happens every third Saturday in July. It shows off classic and restored cars and trucks. You can find music, arts and crafts, and food around the town square.
- July 4th Festival: This festival takes place at Slaton Park. Local musicians perform on an outdoor stage. The park fills with games, rides, and food.
- South Plains Air Show: This exciting air show happens every two years, in June of odd-numbered years. It is hosted at the City of Slaton/Larry T. Neal Memorial Airport. The show features re-enactments and amazing aerobatic performances.
- St. Joseph Sausage Fest: This event is held every October by St. Joseph's Catholic School. It has been an annual tradition since 1969. Volunteers make thousands of pounds of sausage to sell. This event is the school's main fundraiser.
Famous People from Slaton
Many notable people were born in Slaton:
- Jeremy Boreing (born 1979), a producer
- Harry Burrus (1921–2004), a footballer
- Dee Fondy (1924–1999), a baseball player
- Bobby Keys (1943–2014), a saxophonist
- Bill Lienhard (1930–2022), a basketball player
- Buddy Parker (1913–1982), a baseball player
- Simon Salinas (born 1955), a politician
See also
In Spanish: Slaton (Texas) para niños
