Slayton, MN

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Slayton Overview

2,053
TOTAL POPULATION
959
MALE POPULATION
1,094
FEMALE POPULATION
87.66
MALES / 100 FEMALES
114.08
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$36,885
PER CAPITA INCOME
$95,375
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$58,026
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
17.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
82.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,038
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
62.0%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Slayton Zip Codes

Slayton Area Codes

Race in Slayton

The most populous races in Slayton are White / Caucasian (1,913 | 93.2%), Some other Race (118 | 5.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (72 | 3.5%).
Race in Slayton
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American10.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino723.5%
Native / Alaskan10.1%
White / Caucasian1,91393.2%
Two or more Races201.0%
Some other Race1185.8%
Total2,053100.0%

Ancestry in Slayton

The most populous ancestries reported in Slayton are German (1,035 | 50.4%), Norwegian (425 | 20.7%), Irish (148 | 7.2%), Dutch (123 | 6.0%), and Swedish (85 | 4.1%), together accounting for 88.4% of all Slayton residents.
Ancestry in Slayton
Ancestry# Population% Population
American783.8%
Belgian180.9%
Central American442.1%
Czech60.3%
Danish160.8%
Dutch1236.0%
English633.1%
European130.6%
French492.4%
French Canadian40.2%
German1,03550.4%
Guatemalan442.1%
Hungarian221.1%
Irish1487.2%
Mexican281.4%
Northern European170.8%
Norwegian42520.7%
Polish130.6%
Portuguese140.7%
Russian120.6%
Scandinavian190.9%
Scotch-Irish40.2%
Scottish90.4%
Swedish854.1%
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Immigrants in Slayton

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Slayton came from Latin America (42 | 2.1%), Central America (28 | 1.4%), Guatemala (18 | 0.9%), Guyana (14 | 0.7%), and South America (14 | 0.7%), together accounting for 5.7% of all Slayton residents.
Immigrants in Slayton
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Canada30.2%
Central America281.4%
Guatemala180.9%
Guyana140.7%
Latin America422.1%
Mexico100.5%
South America140.7%
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Sex and Age in Slayton

Sex and Age in Slayton

The most populous age groups in Slayton are 40 to 44 Years (93 | 9.7%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (113 | 10.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Slayton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years42 (4.4%)49 (4.5%)
5 to 9 Years77 (8.0%)29 (2.6%)
10 to 14 Years70 (7.3%)79 (7.2%)
15 to 19 Years62 (6.5%)104 (9.5%)
20 to 24 Years92 (9.6%)70 (6.4%)
25 to 29 Years69 (7.2%)55 (5.0%)
30 to 34 Years46 (4.8%)45 (4.1%)
35 to 39 Years65 (6.8%)68 (6.2%)
40 to 44 Years93 (9.7%)72 (6.6%)
45 to 49 Years24 (2.5%)39 (3.6%)
50 to 54 Years47 (4.9%)54 (4.9%)
55 to 59 Years30 (3.1%)42 (3.8%)
60 to 64 Years54 (5.6%)61 (5.6%)
65 to 69 Years46 (4.8%)113 (10.3%)
70 to 74 Years32 (3.3%)38 (3.5%)
75 to 79 Years30 (3.1%)43 (3.9%)
80 to 84 Years46 (4.8%)33 (3.0%)
85 Years and over34 (3.5%)100 (9.1%)
Total959 (100.0%)1,094 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Slayton

Median Family Size in Slayton

The median family size in Slayton is 3.12 persons per family, with married-couple families (388 | 80.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.13 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (4 | 0.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.25 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Slayton
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple388 (80.7%)3.13
Single Male/Father4 (0.8%)2.25
Single Female/Mother89 (18.5%)3.12
Total Families481 (100.0%)3.12

Median Household Size in Slayton

The median household size in Slayton is 2.20 persons per household, with single female/mother households (89 | 9.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.25 persons per household. non-family households (427 | 47.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.14 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Slayton
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple388 (42.7%)3.13
Single Male/Father4 (0.4%)2.25
Single Female/Mother89 (9.8%)3.25
Non-family427 (47.0%)1.14
Total Households908 (100.0%)2.20

Household Size by Marriage Status in Slayton

Out of a total of 908 households in Slayton, 481 (53.0%) are family households, while 427 (47.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 257, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 379.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Slayton
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-379 (41.7%)
2-Person Households257 (28.3%)48 (5.3%)
3-Person Households72 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households96 (10.6%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households36 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households16 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households4 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total481 (53.0%)427 (47.0%)

Female Fertility in Slayton

Fertility by Age in Slayton

Average fertility rate in Slayton is 44.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 124.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Slayton
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years21 (100.0%)124.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total21 (100.0%)44.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Slayton

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Slayton
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Slayton

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Slayton
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma14 (66.7%)115.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree7 (33.3%)69.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total21 (100.0%)44.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Slayton

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Slayton
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Slayton

Income Overview in Slayton

Per Capita Income in Slayton is $36,885, while median incomes of families and households are $95,375 and $58,026 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,053$36,885
Median Family Income481$95,375
Mean Family Income481$110,921
Median Household Income908$58,026
Mean Household Income908$78,482
Income Deficit481$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,05317.88%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,05382.12¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,0530.45

Earnings by Sex in Slayton

Average Earnings in Slayton are $37,297, $42,875 for men and $35,208 for women, a difference of 17.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Slayton
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male541 (48.9%)$42,875
Female565 (51.1%)$35,208
Total1,106 (100.0%)$37,297

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Slayton

The most common earnings brackets in Slayton are $100,000+ for men (76 | 14.1%) and $7,500 to $9,999 for women (63 | 11.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Slayton
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less23 (4.3%)44 (7.8%)
$2,500 to $4,99929 (5.4%)10 (1.8%)
$5,000 to $7,49918 (3.3%)12 (2.1%)
$7,500 to $9,9997 (1.3%)63 (11.2%)
$10,000 to $12,4995 (0.9%)8 (1.4%)
$12,500 to $14,99910 (1.8%)41 (7.3%)
$15,000 to $17,49926 (4.8%)5 (0.9%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)9 (1.6%)
$22,500 to $24,99910 (1.8%)8 (1.4%)
$25,000 to $29,99951 (9.4%)33 (5.8%)
$30,000 to $34,99915 (2.8%)47 (8.3%)
$35,000 to $39,99967 (12.4%)30 (5.3%)
$40,000 to $44,99918 (3.3%)47 (8.3%)
$45,000 to $49,99922 (4.1%)30 (5.3%)
$50,000 to $54,99938 (7.0%)20 (3.5%)
$55,000 to $64,99940 (7.4%)19 (3.4%)
$65,000 to $74,99948 (8.9%)39 (6.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99938 (7.0%)37 (6.6%)
$100,000+76 (14.1%)63 (11.2%)
Total541 (100.0%)565 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Slayton

Average earnings in Slayton are $52,368 for men and $43,603 for women, a difference of 16.7%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $76,071, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $27,391. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $70,625, while those with bachelor's degree education have the smallest earnings of $42,708.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Slayton
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$27,391$43,375
College or Associate's Degree$54,327$57,727
Bachelor's Degree$76,071$42,708
Graduate Degree$74,231$70,625
Total$52,368$43,603

Family Income in Slayton

Family Income Brackets in Slayton

According to the Slayton family income data, there are 93 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.3% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 3 families (0.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Slayton
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00051.0%
$10,000 to $14,99930.6%
$15,000 to $24,999173.5%
$25,000 to $34,999408.3%
$35,000 to $49,9995110.6%
$50,000 to $74,9995311.0%
$75,000 to $99,9999319.3%
$100,000 to $149,9998317.3%
$150,000 to $199,9998617.9%
$200,000+5010.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Slayton

5-person families (38 | 7.9%) account for the highest median family income in Slayton with $190,741 per family, while 2-person families (257 | 53.4%) have the highest median income of $39,323 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Slayton
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families257 (53.4%)$78,646
3-Person Families77 (16.0%)$116,750
4-Person Families94 (19.5%)$110,893
5-Person Families38 (7.9%)$190,741
6-Person Families11 (2.3%)$0
7+ Person Families4 (0.8%)$0
Total481 (100.0%)$95,375

Family Income by Number of Earners in Slayton

The median family income in Slayton is $95,375, with families comprising 3+ earners (54) having the highest median family income of $186,250, while families with no earners (79) have the lowest median family income of $46,964, accounting for 11.2% and 16.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Slayton
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners79 (16.4%)$46,964
1 Earner153 (31.8%)$57,750
2 Earners195 (40.5%)$131,563
3+ Earners54 (11.2%)$186,250
Total481 (100.0%)$95,375

Household Income in Slayton

Household Income Brackets in Slayton

With 141 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Slayton, accounting for 15.5% of all households. In contrast, only 25 households (2.8%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Slayton
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000252.8%
$10,000 to $14,99911212.3%
$15,000 to $24,999596.5%
$25,000 to $34,999727.9%
$35,000 to $49,99914115.5%
$50,000 to $74,99911412.6%
$75,000 to $99,99913715.1%
$100,000 to $149,99911212.3%
$150,000 to $199,999869.5%
$200,000+505.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Slayton

The median household income in Slayton is $58,026, with the highest median household income of $85,000 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 284 households (31.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 66 households (7.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Slayton
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years66 (7.3%)$0
25 to 44 Years284 (31.3%)$85,000
45 to 64 Years207 (22.8%)$82,841
65+ Years351 (38.7%)$33,750
Total908 (100.0%)$58,026

Poverty in Slayton

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Slayton

With 7.0% poverty level for males and 11.6% for females among the residents of Slayton, 65 to 74 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 18 males (23.1%) and 63 females (60.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Slayton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4 (9.5%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years4 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years3 (17.6%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years2 (11.8%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years3 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years12 (10.6%)63 (60.6%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)5 (5.0%)
35 to 44 Years9 (5.7%)3 (2.2%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years4 (4.8%)15 (14.6%)
65 to 74 Years18 (23.1%)15 (9.9%)
75 Years and over7 (7.0%)24 (14.8%)
Total66 (7.0%)125 (11.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Slayton

According to the poverty statistics in Slayton, males aged 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Slayton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years38 (90.5%)49 (100.0%)
5 Years24 (100.0%)5 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years102 (96.2%)36 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years14 (82.4%)65 (100.0%)
15 Years15 (88.2%)15 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years21 (87.5%)55 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years101 (89.4%)41 (39.4%)
25 to 34 Years115 (100.0%)95 (95.0%)
35 to 44 Years149 (94.3%)136 (97.8%)
45 to 54 Years71 (100.0%)93 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years80 (95.2%)88 (85.4%)
65 to 74 Years60 (76.9%)136 (90.1%)
75 Years and over93 (93.0%)138 (85.2%)
Total883 (93.0%)952 (88.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Slayton

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Slayton show that 0.8% or 3 of the total 388 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 1.3%, comprising of 3 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Slayton
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children224 (98.7%)3 (1.3%)
1 or 2 Children113 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total385 (99.2%)3 (0.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Slayton

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Slayton
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)5 (15.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)3 (16.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)8 (9.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Slayton

The poverty data for Slayton shows that 3 of the married-couple family households (0.8%) and 8 of the single-parent households (8.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 households (1.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 household (16.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Slayton
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children3 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)5 (15.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)3 (16.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3 (0.8%)8 (8.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Slayton

Employment by Class of Employer in Slayton

Among the 1,000 employed individuals in Slayton, private company employees (672 | 67.2%), local government employees (111 | 11.1%), and not-for-profit organizations (108 | 10.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Slayton
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees67267.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)616.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)353.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations10810.8%
Local Government Employees11111.1%
State Government Employees00.0%
Federal Government Employees60.6%
Unpaid Family Workers70.7%
Total1,000100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Slayton

According to the labor force statistics for Slayton, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,675), 62.0% or 1,038 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.8% or 39 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 100.0% or 91 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 15.1% or 14 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Slayton
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years93 (69.4%)14 (15.1%)
20 to 24 Years155 (95.7%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years105 (84.7%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years91 (100.0%)6 (6.6%)
35 to 44 Years248 (83.2%)9 (3.6%)
45 to 54 Years158 (96.3%)5 (3.2%)
55 to 59 Years61 (84.7%)5 (8.2%)
60 to 64 Years51 (44.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years63 (27.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over14 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,038 (62.0%)39 (3.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Slayton

According to labor force statistics for Slayton, 82.6% of individuals (714) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (864) are in the labor force, with 3.5% or 25 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of high school diploma, with 91.0% or 242 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.1% or 5 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Slayton
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School55 (90.2%)6 (9.1%)
High School Diploma242 (91.0%)15 (5.8%)
College / Associate Degree184 (73.6%)8 (3.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher233 (81.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total714 (82.6%)30 (3.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Slayton

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Slayton are Management (140 | 14.0%), Community & Social Service (99 | 9.9%), Education Instruction & Library (62 | 6.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (48 | 4.8%), and Health Technologists (38 | 3.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Slayton

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Slayton, the most male-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (53.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (91.7%), Health Technologists (89.5%), and Architecture & Engineering (73.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Slayton
OccupationMaleFemale
Management65 (46.4%)75 (53.6%)
Business & Financial7 (35.0%)13 (65.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science16 (53.3%)14 (46.7%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering5 (26.3%)14 (73.7%)
Life, Physical & Social Science11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 49 (49.5%)50 (50.5%)
Education, Arts & Media16 (48.5%)17 (51.5%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library29 (46.8%)33 (53.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating4 (8.3%)44 (91.7%)
Health Technologists4 (10.5%)34 (89.5%)
Total (Category)141 (41.8%)196 (58.2%)
Total (Overall)499 (49.9%)501 (50.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Slayton are Healthcare Support (83 | 8.3%), Food Preparation & Serving (61 | 6.1%), Personal Care & Service (25 | 2.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (23 | 2.3%), and Security & Protection (5 | 0.5%).
Services Occupations in Slayton

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Slayton, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (65.2%), Personal Care & Service (36.0%), and Healthcare Support (22.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (80.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Slayton
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support19 (22.9%)64 (77.1%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving12 (19.7%)49 (80.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance15 (65.2%)8 (34.8%)
Personal Care & Service9 (36.0%)16 (64.0%)
Total (Category)55 (27.9%)142 (72.1%)
Total (Overall)499 (49.9%)501 (50.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Slayton are Sales & Related (82 | 8.2%), and Office & Administration (65 | 6.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Slayton

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Slayton
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related40 (48.8%)42 (51.2%)
Office & Administration11 (16.9%)54 (83.1%)
Total (Category)51 (34.7%)96 (65.3%)
Total (Overall)499 (49.9%)501 (50.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Slayton are Construction & Extraction (57 | 5.7%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (25 | 2.5%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (24 | 2.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Slayton

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Slayton
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair19 (79.2%)5 (20.8%)
Total (Category)101 (95.3%)5 (4.7%)
Total (Overall)499 (49.9%)501 (50.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Slayton are Material Moving (99 | 9.9%), Production (64 | 6.4%), and Transportation (50 | 5.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Slayton

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Slayton
OccupationMaleFemale
Production51 (79.7%)13 (20.3%)
Transportation36 (72.0%)14 (28.0%)
Material Moving64 (64.6%)35 (35.3%)
Total (Category)151 (70.9%)62 (29.1%)
Total (Overall)499 (49.9%)501 (50.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Slayton

Employment Industries in Slayton

The major employment industries in Slayton include Health Care & Social Assistance (170 | 17.0%), Manufacturing (157 | 15.7%), Wholesale Trade (115 | 11.5%), Accommodation & Food Services (93 | 9.3%), and Construction (82 | 8.2%).
Employment Industries in Slayton

Employment Industries by Sex in Slayton

The Slayton industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (91.4%), Accommodation & Food Services (90.3%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (83.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Slayton
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting17 (35.4%)31 (64.6%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction82 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing108 (68.8%)49 (31.2%)
Wholesale Trade102 (88.7%)13 (11.3%)
Retail Trade24 (44.4%)30 (55.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance3 (8.6%)32 (91.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing10 (33.3%)20 (66.7%)
Professional & Scientific18 (62.1%)11 (37.9%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support5 (50.0%)5 (50.0%)
Educational Services32 (43.2%)42 (56.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance28 (16.5%)142 (83.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services9 (9.7%)84 (90.3%)
Public Administration10 (40.0%)15 (60.0%)
Total499 (49.9%)501 (50.1%)

Education in Slayton

School Enrollment in Slayton

The most common levels of schooling among the 476 students in Slayton are middle school (147 | 30.9%), high school (116 | 24.4%), and elementary school (88 | 18.5%).
School Enrollment in Slayton
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool275.7%
Kindergarten153.2%
Elementary School8818.5%
Middle School14730.9%
High School11624.4%
College / Undergraduate7916.6%
Graduate / Professional40.8%
Total476100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Slayton

Out of a total of 476 students who are enrolled in schools in Slayton, 26 (5.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 450 (94.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 20 (58.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 8 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Slayton
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old106 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds145 (97.3%)4 (2.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds109 (98.2%)2 (1.8%)
18 to 19 Year Olds14 (41.2%)20 (58.8%)
20 to 24 Year Olds43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total450 (94.5%)26 (5.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Slayton

Education (148 | 35.7%), arts & humanities (55 | 13.3%), business (53 | 12.8%), bio, nature & agricultural (39 | 9.4%), and social sciences (37 | 8.9%) are the most common fields of study among 415 individuals in Slayton who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Slayton
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural399.4%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology143.4%
Social Sciences378.9%
Engineering174.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology225.3%
Business5312.8%
Education14835.7%
Literature & Languages41.0%
Liberal Arts & History266.3%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities5513.3%
Total415100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Slayton

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Slayton

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Slayton are males with 2 vehicles (230, accounting for 46.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (226, making up 45.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Slayton
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle8 (1.6%)20 (4.0%)
1 Vehicle77 (15.4%)114 (22.8%)
2 Vehicles230 (46.1%)226 (45.1%)
3 Vehicles136 (27.3%)110 (22.0%)
4 Vehicles48 (9.6%)31 (6.2%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total499 (100.0%)501 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Slayton

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Slayton are 5 to 9 minutes (296 commuters, 31.0%), less than 5 minutes (197 commuters, 20.6%), and 35 to 39 minutes (140 commuters, 14.6%).
Commute Time in Slayton
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes19720.6%
5 to 9 Minutes29631.0%
10 to 14 Minutes616.4%
15 to 19 Minutes444.6%
20 to 24 Minutes9810.2%
25 to 29 Minutes101.1%
30 to 34 Minutes515.3%
35 to 39 Minutes14014.6%
40 to 44 Minutes131.4%
45 to 59 Minutes333.5%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes131.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Slayton

The most common commute times in Slayton are 5 to 9 minutes (106 commuters, 22.1%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (190 commuters, 39.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Slayton
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes85 (17.7%)112 (23.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes106 (22.1%)190 (39.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes31 (6.5%)30 (6.3%)
15 to 19 Minutes32 (6.7%)12 (2.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes94 (19.6%)4 (0.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes4 (0.8%)6 (1.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes15 (3.1%)36 (7.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes73 (15.2%)67 (14.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes9 (1.9%)4 (0.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes30 (6.3%)3 (0.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)13 (2.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Slayton

The most frequent times of departure to work in Slayton are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (117, 24.4%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (100, 21.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Slayton
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM58 (12.1%)34 (7.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM22 (4.6%)9 (1.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM9 (1.9%)13 (2.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM117 (24.4%)57 (11.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM49 (10.2%)39 (8.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM93 (19.4%)61 (12.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM48 (10.0%)100 (21.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM29 (6.0%)87 (18.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)23 (4.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM17 (3.5%)13 (2.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM14 (2.9%)26 (5.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM23 (4.8%)15 (3.1%)
Total479 (100.0%)477 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Slayton

Occupancy by Ownership in Slayton

Of the total 908 dwellings in Slayton, owner-occupied units account for 628 (69.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 280 (30.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Slayton
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units62869.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units28030.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units908100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Slayton

Occupancy by Household Size in Slayton
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household37941.7%
2-Person Household30533.6%
3-Person Household727.9%
4+ Person Household15216.7%
Total Housing Units908100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Slayton

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Slayton
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household163 (43.0%)216 (57.0%)
2-Person Household264 (86.6%)41 (13.4%)
3-Person Household72 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household129 (84.9%)23 (15.1%)
Total Housing Units628 (69.2%)280 (30.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Slayton

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Slayton
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School41 (77.4%)12 (22.6%)
High School Diploma189 (58.0%)137 (42.0%)
College/Associate Degree211 (66.6%)106 (33.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher187 (88.2%)25 (11.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Slayton

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Slayton
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years22124.3%
35 to 44 Years12914.2%
45 to 54 Years839.1%
55 to 64 Years12413.7%
65 to 74 Years15417.0%
75 to 84 Years11512.7%
85 Years and Over829.0%
Total908100.0%

Housing Finances in Slayton

Median Income by Occupancy in Slayton

Median Income by Occupancy in Slayton
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied628 (69.2%)$77,917
Renter-Occupied280 (30.8%)$25,000
Average908 (100.0%)$58,026

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Slayton

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Slayton
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)5 (1.8%)
$5,000 to $9,9993 (0.5%)17 (6.1%)
$10,000 to $14,99915 (2.4%)97 (34.6%)
$15,000 to $19,99914 (2.2%)8 (2.9%)
$20,000 to $24,99924 (3.8%)13 (4.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99956 (8.9%)16 (5.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99996 (15.3%)45 (16.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99999 (15.8%)15 (5.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99993 (14.8%)44 (15.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99996 (15.3%)16 (5.7%)
$150,000 or more132 (21.0%)4 (1.4%)
Total628 (100.0%)280 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Slayton

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Slayton
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30055 (8.8%)34 (12.1%)
$300 to $499123 (19.6%)14 (5.0%)
$500 to $799195 (31.0%)125 (44.6%)
$800 to $99935 (5.6%)26 (9.3%)
$1,000 to $1,499164 (26.1%)29 (10.4%)
$1,500 to $1,99930 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49926 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total628 (100.0%)280 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Slayton

Housing Structures in Slayton

Housing Structures in Slayton
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached72980.3%
Single Unit, Attached91.0%
2 Unit Apartments697.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments333.6%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments40.4%
10 or more Apartments647.0%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total908100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Slayton

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Slayton
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached616 (84.5%)113 (15.5%)
Single Unit, Attached9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments3 (4.3%)66 (95.7%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)33 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)64 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total628 (69.2%)280 (30.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Slayton

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Slayton
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms19 (3.0%)93 (33.2%)
4 or 5 Rooms166 (26.4%)115 (41.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms173 (27.6%)58 (20.7%)
8 or more Rooms270 (43.0%)14 (5.0%)
Total628 (100.0%)280 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Slayton

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Slayton
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas412 (65.6%)134 (47.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas132 (21.0%)20 (7.1%)
Electricity13 (2.1%)111 (39.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene71 (11.3%)10 (3.6%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)5 (1.8%)
Total628 (100.0%)280 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Slayton

Household Vehicle Usage in Slayton
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle19 (3.0%)76 (27.1%)
1 Vehicle161 (25.6%)152 (54.3%)
2 Vehicles255 (40.6%)52 (18.6%)
3 or more Vehicles193 (30.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total628 (100.0%)280 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Slayton

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Slayton

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units311317
Median Property Value$137,100$151,500
Median Household Income$62,639$100
Monthly Housing Costs$483$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,201$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Slayton

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Slayton
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00032 (10.3%)13 (4.1%)
$50,000 to $99,99977 (24.8%)91 (28.7%)
$100,000 to $299,999190 (61.1%)213 (67.2%)
$300,000 to $499,9998 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9994 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total311 (100.0%)317 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Slayton

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Slayton
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0003 (1.0%)1 (0.3%)
$10,000 to $24,99947 (15.1%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99941 (13.2%)6 (1.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99945 (14.5%)15 (4.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99941 (13.2%)51 (16.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99958 (18.6%)58 (18.3%)
$100,000 to $149,99944 (14.1%)35 (11.0%)
$150,000 or more32 (10.3%)52 (16.4%)
Total311 (100.0%)317 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Slayton

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Slayton
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x139 (44.7%)98,750 (31,151.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x61 (19.6%)215 (67.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x42 (13.5%)58 (18.3%)
4.0x or more69 (22.2%)40 (12.6%)
Total311 (100.0%)317 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Slayton

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Slayton
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80063 (20.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499125 (40.2%)78 (24.6%)
$800 to $1,499109 (35.0%)65 (20.5%)
Total311 (100.0%)317 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Slayton

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Slayton

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Slayton
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years120 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years326 (92.6%)26 (7.4%)
19 to 25 Years184 (80.0%)46 (20.0%)
26 to 34 Years154 (83.2%)31 (16.8%)
35 to 44 Years250 (84.2%)47 (15.8%)
45 to 54 Years140 (85.4%)24 (14.6%)
55 to 64 Years187 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years229 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older262 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,852 (91.4%)174 (8.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Slayton

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Slayton
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born120 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen326 (92.6%)26 (7.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen184 (80.0%)46 (20.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Slayton

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Slayton
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000207 (88.5%)27 (11.5%)
$25,000 to $49,999370 (90.7%)38 (9.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999203 (95.3%)10 (4.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999246 (75.7%)79 (24.3%)
$100,000 and over800 (97.6%)20 (2.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Slayton

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Slayton
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 679 (65.8%)49 (40.8%)
6 to 18 Years70 (19.9%)256 (72.7%)
19 to 25 Years61 (26.5%)130 (56.5%)
25 to 34 Years47 (25.4%)107 (57.8%)
35 to 44 Years26 (8.7%)224 (75.4%)
45 to 54 Years39 (23.8%)101 (61.6%)
55 to 64 Years55 (29.4%)137 (73.3%)
65 to 74 Years223 (97.4%)104 (45.4%)
75 Years and over262 (100.0%)204 (77.9%)
Total862 (42.5%)1,312 (64.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Slayton

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Slayton
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years4 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years18 (7.9%)8 (3.9%)
35 to 64 Years49 (15.7%)36 (10.7%)
65 to 74 Years18 (23.1%)53 (35.1%)
75 Years and over35 (35.0%)68 (42.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Slayton

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Slayton: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years10 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over22 (22.0%)26 (16.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Slayton: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)8 (3.9%)
35 to 64 Years19 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over5 (5.0%)8 (4.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Slayton: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years4 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years18 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years31 (9.9%)8 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)12 (7.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Slayton: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years19 (6.1%)31 (9.2%)
65 to 74 Years18 (23.1%)44 (29.1%)
75 Years and over24 (24.0%)46 (28.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Slayton: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years7 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (1.6%)8 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)53 (35.1%)
75 Years and over1 (1.0%)17 (10.5%)

Technology Access in Slayton

Computing Device Access in Slayton

Computing Device Access in Slayton
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop62969.3%
Smartphone70777.9%
Tablet47051.8%
No Computing Device9910.9%
Total908100.0%

Internet Access in Slayton

Internet Access in Slayton
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet50.5%
Broadband Home62568.8%
Cellular Data Only657.2%
Satellite Internet495.4%
No Internet18420.3%
Total908100.0%

Slayton Summary

Slayton, Minnesota is a small city located in Murray County in the southwestern part of the state. It is situated on the banks of the Des Moines River and is home to a population of approximately 2,500 people. The city was founded in 1881 and was named after the first settler, William Slayton.

Geography

Slayton is located in the southwestern part of Minnesota, in Murray County. It is situated on the banks of the Des Moines River, which flows through the city. The city is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland, and is located approximately 30 miles from the Iowa border. The city has a total area of 2.2 square miles, all of which is land.

Climate

Slayton has a humid continental climate, with cold winters and hot summers. The average annual temperature is around 45 degrees Fahrenheit, with temperatures ranging from an average low of 22 degrees in January to an average high of 68 degrees in July. The city receives an average of 28 inches of precipitation per year, with the majority of it falling in the spring and summer months.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Slayton was 2,521. The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.7% of the population.

Economy

Slayton’s economy is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The city is home to several large agricultural businesses, including a turkey processing plant, a dairy, and a feed mill. The city also has several manufacturing businesses, including a plastics factory and a metal fabrication plant.
The city is also home to several retail businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and several restaurants. The city also has a small airport, which serves as a hub for private and corporate aircraft.

History

Slayton was founded in 1881 by William Slayton, who was the first settler in the area. The city was originally known as Slaytonville, but the name was changed to Slayton in 1883. The city was incorporated in 1887 and has remained a small, rural community ever since.
In the early 1900s, the city was home to several large businesses, including a flour mill, a creamery, and a brickyard. The city also had a railroad line, which connected it to the larger cities of Sioux Falls and Minneapolis.
In the 1950s, the city began to experience a population decline as many of its residents moved away to larger cities. However, in recent years, the city has seen a resurgence in population growth, as many people have moved back to the area to take advantage of the city’s low cost of living and its proximity to larger cities.
Today, Slayton is a small, rural community that is home to a diverse population. The city is home to several businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and several restaurants. The city also has a small airport, which serves as a hub for private and corporate aircraft.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Slayton?
Total Population of Slayton is 2,053.
What is the Total Male Population of Slayton?
Total Male Population of Slayton is 959.
What is the Total Female Population of Slayton?
Total Female Population of Slayton is 1,094.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Slayton?
There are 87.66 Males per 100 Females in Slayton.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Slayton?
There are 114.08 Females per 100 Males in Slayton.
What is the Median Population Age in Slayton?
Median Population Age in Slayton is 40.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Slayton
Average Family Size in Slayton is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Slayton
Average Household Size in Slayton is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Slayton?
Per Capita income in Slayton is $36,885.
What is the Median Family Income in Slayton?
Median Family Income in Slayton is $95,375.
What is the Median Household income in Slayton?
Median Household Income in Slayton is $58,026.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Slayton?
Income or Wage Gap in Slayton is 17.9%.
Women in Slayton earn 82.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Slayton?
Inequality or Gini Index in Slayton is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Slayton?
There are 1,038 People in the Labor Forcein in Slayton.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Slayton?
62.0% of People are in the Labor Force in Slayton.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Slayton?
Unemployment Rate in Slayton is 3.8%.