Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Slater, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,066

Median Agei

37.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

72.5%1,497

Black

14.1%291

Hispanic/Latino

9%186

Asian

2.6%53

Two or More

1.9%39

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

10.5%150

High School Diploma

34.9%500

Some College (<1 yr)

6.1%88

Some College (1+ yr)

7.8%112

Associate's Degree

6.8%97

Bachelor's Degree

7.8%112

Master's Degree

5.3%76

Doctorate

0.6%8

HS or Higher

79.8%

BA or Higher

13.7%

Graduate+

5.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$85,300

Median Renti

$545

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

53.4%405

Renter-Occupied

46.6%354

Total Units

1,012

Homeownership

53.4%

Vacancy Rate

25%

Home Values

Under $50K

13.6%55

$50K–$100K

49.4%200

$100K–$150K

4.2%17

$150K–$200K

19.5%79

$200K–$300K

4.9%20

$300K–$500K

4.9%20

$500K–$1M

3.5%14

Rent Distribution

Under $500

156

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

5.7%58

2000–2009

1.7%17

1990–1999

14.7%149

1980–1989

1.5%15

1970–1979

12.5%126

1960–1969

18.9%191

1950–1959

15.3%155

1940–1949

4%40

1939 or earlier

25.8%261

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

76.8%583

Electricity

20.7%157

Bottled/LP Gas

2%15

Wood

0.5%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$39,479

Mean Household Incomei

$54,391

Per Capita Incomei

$21,814

Poverty Ratei

33.3%

Unemploymenti

1.9%

Labor Forcei

749

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.2%62

$10K–$15K

19%144

$15K–$20K

3%23

$20K–$25K

11.9%90

$25K–$30K

2.5%19

$30K–$35K

2.5%19

$35K–$40K

3.3%25

$40K–$45K

1.6%12

$45K–$50K

7.6%58

$50K–$60K

3.3%25

$60K–$75K

5.4%41

$75K–$100K

11.3%86

$100K–$125K

13.2%100

$125K–$150K

1.3%10

$150K–$200K

5.9%45

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

117

Avg. Tenant Renti

$256/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing37 homes100% occupied$238/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Section 8 NC/SR47 homes79% occupied$270/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $39,479/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $12K/yr

34.7%

Very low income$12K–$20K/yr

30.4%

Who Receives This Housing

67% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

25.2% of subsidized households are minority

29.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

35.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

693.3%

By Region

Top Countries

China

Mexico

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

46(2.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85.9%Insured

14.1%Uninsured