What is the population of Slab City?
Despite the high temperatures, there are about 150 permanent residents of Slab City. Who owns Slab City? The state owns the land, and any revenues derived from it are earmarked for the California State Teachers Retirement System. Slab City nowadays is home to some 200 permanent residents and between 1,000 and 2,000 retirees seeking refuge from their native cold winter climes. Can people live in Slab City? As many as 4,000 people live at Slab City in the cooler winter months, according to The Washington Post, and visitors are more than welcome.