Slaton is a city located in Lubbock County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 6,109.

Geography
Slaton is located at 33°26′10″ North, 101°38′41″ West (33.436054, -101.644590)1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 14.0 km² (5.4 mi²). 14.0 km² (5.4 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 6,109 people, 2,253 households, and 1,610 families residing in the city. The population density is 435.2/km² (1,126.7/mi²). There are 2,565 housing units at an average density of 182.7/km² (473.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 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. 42.27% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.