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Slayden

Tennessee · 170 residents · 1.533 sq mi
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Slayden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,000. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $113,500. With a median age of 53.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 54% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
170
−8%since 2000
from 185 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
111 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 121 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.0
+22%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
881452022593161990201020202024Slayden
2024189
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,000
−54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,071 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$18,407
−9%since 2000
from $20,189 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
37.4%
+27.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.2%
US avg: 10%
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
78.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
21.8% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+143%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(180)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(161)
Black1.8%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.9%(8)
Diversity Score18%(31)
Diversity Score
18
+1211%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+27.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.0 min
+13%since 2000
from 31.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.1%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 90.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−12.9 ptssince 2011
from 16.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2011
from 47.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.5%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.0%
−63.1 ptssince 2013
from 76.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Slayden, Tennessee?

Slayden, Tennessee has about 170 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Slayden, Tennessee?

The typical household in Slayden, Tennessee earns about $25,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Slayden, Tennessee expensive?

In Slayden, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $113,500.

How educated are people in Slayden, Tennessee?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Slayden, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Slayden, Tennessee?

About 37.4% of people in Slayden, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Slayden, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Slayden, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 63 residents, a change of about 59 percent over that period.

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