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Slaughter

Louisiana · 1,035 residents · 5.466 sq mi
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Slaughter is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,958. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $170,600. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 46% more than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,035
+2%since 2000
from 1,011 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
189 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 185 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.5
+43%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7419001K1K1K1990201020202024Slaughter
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,958
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,896 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,677
+99%since 2000
from $17,457 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.3%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade20.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Information2.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,600
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$993
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
11.6% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+33%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(878)
Black6.8%(70)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(19)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other1%(10)
Diversity Score24%(248)
Diversity Score
24
+121%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.5 min
+58%since 2000
from 25.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.6%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.2%
−86.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Slaughter, Louisiana?

Slaughter, Louisiana has about 1,035 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Slaughter, Louisiana?

The typical household in Slaughter, Louisiana earns about $73,958 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 $170,600, and the typical rent is about $993 a month.

How educated are people in Slaughter, Louisiana?

About 14.8% 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 2.9% 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 241 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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