Slaton, TX population by race
The table below shows Slaton's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,924 | 66.97% |
| Black or African American | 389 | 6.64% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 6 | 0.10% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 1,224 | 20.89% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 316 | 5.39% |
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Slaton population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Slaton has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Slaton's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Slaton population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 66.97% are white, 6.64% are Black or African American, 0.10% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 20.89% are some other race and 5.39% are multiracial.
Slaton 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Slaton is White with a population of 3,924 (66.97% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 316 (5.39% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Slaton, TX
By ethnicity, 2,851 (48.66% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 3,008 (51.34% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Slaton, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 2,625 (87.27% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Slaton, TX Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Slaton's Non-Hispanic population.
Slaton Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 2,625 | 87.27% |
| Black or African American alone | 338 | 11.24% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 6 | 0.20% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 39 | 1.30% |
Among the Hispanic population in Slaton, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 2,229 (78.18% of the total Hispanic population).
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Slaton, TX Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Slaton's Hispanic population.
Slaton Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 2,229 | 78.18% |
| Puerto Rican | 186 | 6.52% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 436 | 15.29% |
Things to know
What percentage of Slaton, TX is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 48.66% of Slaton population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Slaton, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 2,229 (78.18% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Slaton, TX have?
Slaton, TX has 389 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 6.64% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Slaton is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Slaton, TX?
With 51.34% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Slaton.
That being said, with a 20.89% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Slaton.
What is the majority race in Slaton, TX?
With a population of 3,924 (66.97% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Slaton.
Some other races are second largest race in Slaton, with 20.89% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
