Slaton, Texas

Slaton is a city in Lubbock County, Texas, United States. The population was 6,121 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Lubbock Metropolitan Statistical Area.HistorySlaton was named for Lubbock rancher and banker O.L. Slaton, Sr. (1867–1946), who promoted railroad construction in Slaton.GeographySlaton is on the level plains of the Llano Estacado. The nearest significant geographical feature is Yellow House Canyon, which is 3mi to the north and east. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 14.3km2, of which 14.2sqkm is land and 0.1sqkm, or 0.56%, is water.ClimateAccording to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Slaton has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.DemographicsAs of the census of 2000, there were 6,109 people, 2,253 households, and 1,610 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,126.7 people per square mile (435.2/km²). There were 2,565 housing units at an average density of 473.1 per square mile (182.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 72.35% White, 7.76% African American, 0.59% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 17.07% from other races, and 1.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 42.27% of the population.