How long is the commute from Slaton, TX?
Workers who live in Slaton, TX take an average of 20.8 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.9% of workers walk to work.
5.0% work from home.
7.1% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 20.8 minutes (±2.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 5.0%
- Households without a car
- 7.1%
How people in Slaton get to work
| Means of transportation | Slaton | Lubbock County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.3% (±6.7 points) | 77.8% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.6% (±4.2 points) | 10.8% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±2.2 points) | 0.6% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.9% (±2.9 points) | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.1% (±1.3 points) | 1.6% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 5.0% (±4.0 points) | 7.3% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Slaton, the average commute is higher than in Lubbock County (17.1 minutes).
It is also lower than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Slaton, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Lubbock County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Lubbock County, Slaton ranks 4 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1097 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Slaton
| Vehicles available | Slaton | Lubbock County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.1% (±4.8 points) | 5.8% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.5% (±6.0 points) | 35.8% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 56.3% (±9.8 points) | 39.1% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.2% (±4.3 points) | 19.3% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Slaton, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Lubbock County (5.8%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Slaton
| Slaton | Lubbock County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 5.0% (±4.0 points) | 7.3% (±0.6 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 88.9% (±7.1 points) | 96.5% (±0.5 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.5% (±7.7 points) | 89.2% (±0.8 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Slaton, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Lubbock County (89.2%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (91.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Slaton
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slaton | — | 20.8 minutes (±2.6) | — |
| Ransom Canyon | 6.2 mi | 28.1 minutes (±3.7) | Higher |
| Buffalo Springs Lake | 6.7 mi | 25.9 minutes (±7.9) | Not measurably different |
| Wilson | 9.8 mi | 34.8 minutes (±6.9) | Higher |
| Idalou | 15 mi | 28.1 minutes (±10.4) | Not measurably different |
| Lubbock | 16 mi | 16.3 minutes (±0.6) | Lower |
| Lorenzo | 17 mi | 25.2 minutes (±3.2) | Higher |
| New Home | 17 mi | 18.7 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Wolfforth | 21 mi | 16.7 minutes (±1.9) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lubbock, TX (16.3 minutes), Wolfforth, TX (16.7 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ransom Canyon, TX (28.1 minutes), Wilson, TX (34.8 minutes), Lorenzo, TX (25.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Lubbock County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Idalou | 28.1 minutes (±10.4) |
| 1 (tie) | Ransom Canyon | 28.1 minutes (±3.7) |
| 3 | Buffalo Springs Lake | 25.9 minutes (±7.9) |
| 4 | Slaton | 20.8 minutes (±2.6) |
| 5 | Shallowater | 19.6 minutes (±2.7) |
| 6 | New Deal | 18.9 minutes (±7.4) |
| 7 | Wolfforth | 16.7 minutes (±1.9) |
| 8 | Lubbock | 16.3 minutes (±0.6) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Slaton
How long is the average commute in Slaton?
Workers who live in Slaton, TX take an average of 20.8 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Slaton without a car?
7.1% of households in Slaton have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Slaton?
5.0% (±4.0 points) of workers who live in Slaton worked from home, and 84.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Slaton city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Slaton city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Slaton city, Texas
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Slaton city, Texas (place:68180, in state:48).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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