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Slater

Missouri · 1,824 residents (2025 est.) · 1.446 sq mi
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Slater has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,479. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $85,300. The poverty rate of 34.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,066
−1%since 2000
from 2,083 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,429 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,441 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.5
−6%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,824 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Slater
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,479
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,270 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,814
+70%since 2000
from $12,863 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.8%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.0%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
+16%since 2010
from 0.405 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade31.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,300
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$545
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $291 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.4%
−18.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
46.6% rent
Vacancy rate
25.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.4%
+31.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+65%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
30
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(1,803)
Black9.6%(200)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(34)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.2%(546)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(1,497)
Black14.1%(291)
Hispanic / Latino9%(186)
Asian2.6%(53)
Other1.9%(39)
Diversity Score55.8%(1,152)
Diversity Score
56
+113%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+41%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
21.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.1%
−14.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.8%
−47.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2012
from 23.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.1%
−74.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2017
from 75.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 94.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2016
from 5.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Slater, Missouri?

Slater, Missouri has about 2,066 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Slater, Missouri?

The typical household in Slater, Missouri earns about $39,479 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Slater, Missouri expensive?

In Slater, Missouri, the median home is worth about $85,300, and the typical rent is about $545 a month.

How educated are people in Slater, Missouri?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Slater, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Slater, Missouri?

About 34.0% of people in Slater, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Slater, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Slater, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 142 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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