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Crime in Slaton summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Slaton. Key points include:
There were 94 total crimes in Slaton in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Slaton is 1,672.6 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Slaton is 516.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Slaton is 1,156.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Slaton is -21.08% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Slaton Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Slaton / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 94 | 1,672.6 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 29 | 516.0 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 28 | 498.2 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 65 | 1,156.6 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 16 | 284.7 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 38 | 676.2 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 11 | 195.7 | 330.7 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Slaton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Slaton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Slaton is 88 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Slaton is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Slaton is $140,026.
The median income in Slaton is $56,676.
Slaton's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Slaton Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Slaton | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 57 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 102 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 95 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Slaton, TX Weather
The average high in Slaton is 74.3° and the average low is 46.9°.
There are 35.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 20.1 inches of precipitation each year with 5.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Slaton |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 74.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 46.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 35.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 20.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 5.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Slaton Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Slaton
The current population in Slaton is 5,761. The population has decreased 4.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,761 | -0.9% |
| 2023 | 5,811 | -0.8% |
| 2022 | 5,859 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 5,886 | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 5,953 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 5,960 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 5,995 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 6,037 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 6,068 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 6,097 | -0.0% |
| 2014 | 6,100 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 6,107 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 6,092 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 6,109 | 0.8% |
| 2010 | 6,060 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Slaton
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Slaton is:
38.3% White with 2,207 White residents.
6.6% African American with 379 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.1% Asian with 3 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 14 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
0.6% Two Or More with 36 Two Or More residents.
54.2% Hispanic with 3,122 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Slaton | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 38.3% | 39.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 6.6% | 11.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 0.6% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 54.2% | 39.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Slaton
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Slaton is 55.0% female with 3,167 female residents.
Slaton is 45.0% male with 2,594 male residents.
| Gender | Slaton | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.0% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 45.0% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Slaton for adults over 25
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7.0% of adults in Slaton completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Slaton completed 9-12th grade.
38.0% of adults in Slaton completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Slaton completed some college.
14.0% of adults in Slaton completed associate's degree.
7.0% of adults in Slaton completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Slaton completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Slaton completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Slaton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Slaton | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 38.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 14.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 7.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Slaton, Texas
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4.0% of households in Slaton earn Less than $10,000.
3.3% of households in Slaton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.3% of households in Slaton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.0% of households in Slaton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.8% of households in Slaton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
27.9% of households in Slaton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.5% of households in Slaton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.4% of households in Slaton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
2.9% of households in Slaton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.0% of households in Slaton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Slaton | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.3% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.3% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.0% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.8% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 27.9% | 16.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.5% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.4% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.9% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.0% | 12.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
