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Slater

Iowa · 1,617 residents (2025 est.) · 1.912 sq mi
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Slater is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $232,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 30% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,401
+7%since 2000
from 1,306 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
733 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 683 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.4
+5%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,617 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Slater
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,500
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,417 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,651
+111%since 2000
from $20,647 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.7%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.334
−5%since 2010
from 0.352 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Information7.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$232,800
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$895
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $506 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
16.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
+27.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+17%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(1,299)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.1%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(1,286)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(73)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(40)
Diversity Score19.2%(270)
Diversity Score
19
+1580%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 93.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+62%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.3%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.9%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 76.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.3%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
49.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2012
from 7.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
−92.1 ptssince 2013
from 96.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2017
from 87.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Slater, Iowa?

Slater, Iowa has about 1,401 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Slater, Iowa?

The typical household in Slater, Iowa earns about $97,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Slater, Iowa expensive?

In Slater, Iowa, the median home is worth about $232,800, and the typical rent is about $895 a month.

How educated are people in Slater, Iowa?

About 36.5% of adults age 25 and over in Slater, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Slater, Iowa?

About 3.8% of people in Slater, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Slater, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Slater, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 143 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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