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Slaughter

Louisiana · 975 residents (2025 est.) · 5.466 sq mi
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Slaughter has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,438. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $254,300. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,250
+24%since 2000
from 1,011 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
229 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 185 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.5
+34%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:975 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7419001K1K1K1990201020202024Slaughter
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,438
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,896 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,663
+93%since 2000
from $17,457 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.5%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
+9%since 2010
from 0.338 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade16.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Information6.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$254,300
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,571
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
10.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+103%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(952)
Black3.6%(36)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(8)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.9%(110)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(1,021)
Black4.2%(52)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(52)
Asian0%(0)
Other10%(125)
Diversity Score39.9%(499)
Diversity Score
40
+268%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.5 min
+42%since 2000
from 25.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.6%
−15.7 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.6%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.1%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2012
from 11.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.5%
−84.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.9%
+17.7 ptssince 2017
from 70.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2016
from 93.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Slaughter, Louisiana?

Slaughter, Louisiana has about 1,250 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Slaughter, Louisiana?

The typical household in Slaughter, Louisiana earns about $72,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Slaughter, Louisiana expensive?

In Slaughter, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $254,300, and the typical rent is about $1,571 a month.

How educated are people in Slaughter, Louisiana?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Slaughter, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Slaughter, Louisiana?

About 10.4% of people in Slaughter, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Slaughter, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Slaughter, Louisiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 456 residents, a change of about 57 percent over that period.

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