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Slayton

County:
Murray County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.059
State:
Minnesota

Slayton is a city located in Murray County, Minnesota. Slayton has a 2026 population of 1,943. It is also the county seat of Murray County. Slayton is currently declining at a rate of -0.61% annually and its population has decreased by -3.53% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,014 in 2020.

The median household income in Slayton is $62,344 with a poverty rate of 14.33%. The median age in Slayton is 39.9 years: 39 years for males, and 43.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 79.6 males.

1.9K
Total Population
944
Density (mi²)
-12 -0.61%
Growth

Slayton Population

Slayton Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,943-12-0.61%
20251,955-12-0.61%
20241,967-20-1.01%
20231,98760.3%
20221,981-20-1%
20212,001-13-0.65%
20202,014-1-0.05%
20191,974-16-0.8%
20181,990-25-1.24%
20172,015-3-0.15%
20162,018-28-1.37%
20152,046-21-1.02%
20142,067-23-1.1%
20132,090-15-0.71%
20122,105-20-0.94%
20112,125-28-1.3%
20102,147-8-0.37%

Median Age

Overall: 39.9 years
Female: 43.1 years
Male: 39 years

Slayton Adults

There are 1,657 adults, (542 of whom are seniors) in Slayton.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,192 (55.7%)
Male: 949 (44.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Slayton includes 93.23% White, 5% other race, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,99693.23%
Other race1075%
Two or more races311.45%
Native American60.28%
Black or African American10.05%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race592.76%
White301.4%
Two or more races80.37%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,96691.83%
Other race482.24%
Two or more races231.07%
Native American60.28%
Black or African American10.05%

Slayton Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Slayton 's average per capita income is $47,005. Household income levels show a median of $62,344. The poverty rate stands at 14.33%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$104,671-
Families$91,250$110,312
Households$62,344$85,786
Non Families$39,107$46,970

$47,005

Average Income

$62,344

Median Household Income

14.33%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)