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Slayton, Minnesota
Slayton, city, in Murray County, Minnesota. Slayton had 1,930 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,013 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,141 (±199). GEOID 2760808.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,930
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,013 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,141 ±199
Median household income
$62,344
±$11,713 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$161,700
±$14,892 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
$752
±$135 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $1,280
Where is Slayton and what county is it in?
Slayton is a city in Murray County, Minnesota. It covers 2.1 square miles of land, 978 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Slayton, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,930 people lived in Slayton on July 1, 2025, down 4.0% since 2020, while Minnesota grew 2.2%. The 2020 Census counted 2,013 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,141 (±199).
| Measure | Slayton | Murray County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,141 ±199 | 8,097 | no clear change |
| Households | 955 ±79 | 3,609 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.20 ±0.17 | 2.21 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,070 ±75 | 4,401 | no clear change |
Slayton's population since 2000
From 2,072 in 2000 to 1,930 in 2025: down 6.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Slayton as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Slayton?
The median resident of Slayton is 39.9 years old; 22.6% are under 18 and 25.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.5%.
| Measure | Slayton | Murray County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.9 ±6.2 | 46.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.6% ±3.5 pts | 21.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.3% ±3.4 pts | 26.6% | – |
| Male | 44.3% ±2.5 pts | 50.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.5% ±3.0 pts | 5.2% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.8% ±4.0 pts | 89.1% | −5.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±1.4 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 2.2% ±2.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.1% ±1.9 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.9% ±4.2 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.0% ±1.7 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 15.4% ±4.7 pts | 13.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.3% ±3.7 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.0% ±3.2 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 30.0% ±6.5 pts | 23.5% | +7.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.8% ±2.5 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.0% ±4.6 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1% ±1.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Slayton earn?
Half of Slayton's 955 households earn less than $62,344 a year (±$11,713), against $74,033 in Murray County and $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 it was $60,887 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Slayton | Murray County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,344 ±$11,713 | $74,033 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $85,786 ±$10,621 | $90,836 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,011 ±$4,055 | $40,935 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.3% ±4.3 pts | 9.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.0% ±9.4 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.9% ±5.1 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.9% ±2.5 pts | 93.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.4% ±5.0 pts | 85.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Slayton?
Owners occupy 74.0% of Slayton's occupied homes and renters 26.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $161,700 by its owner (±$14,892). The median renter pays $752 a month including utilities, and 49.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Slayton | Murray County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $161,700 ±$14,892 | $185,400 | +$47,122 |
| Median gross rent | $752 ±$135 | $810 | +$151 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 49.0% ±16.2 pts | 30.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,285 ±$121 | $1,384 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 74.0% ±6.7 pts | 82.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 26.0% ±6.7 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Housing units | 1,070 ±75 | 4,401 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8% ±1.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 13.6% ±11.9 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.2% ±6.2 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.4% ±3.1 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 14.3% ±4.1 pts | 25.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.8% ±6.0 pts | 4.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Slayton building?
Builders took permits for 2 new housing units in Slayton in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 1.0 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across Minnesota.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Slayton work and get to work?
74.6% of Slayton's workers drive alone and 4.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.1 minutes.
| Measure | Slayton | Murray County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.9% ±4.6 pts | 62.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.8% ±2.2 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 74.6% ±6.2 pts | 74.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 17.9% ±6.0 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5% ±0.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.7% ±1.2 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.5% ±2.6 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.1 min ±2.3 | 21.0 min | +4.1 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Slayton?
No census tract lies mostly in Slayton; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9003Murray County | 3,106 | $65,833 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Slayton) · Census block assignment files
How does Slayton compare with other places in Minnesota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Slayton is the 7,819th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 274th-most populous of 855 in Minnesota.
Slayton ranks 478th of 558 places in Minnesota with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 274th | 855 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 530th | 556 |
| Residents per square mile | 219th | 562 |
| Median household income | 478th | 558 |
| Per capita income | 357th | 562 |
| Median home value | 492nd | 559 |
| Median gross rent | 404th | 465 |
| Poverty rate | 78th | 461 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 270th | 559 |
| Median age | 342nd | 561 |
| Owner-occupied share | 383rd | 561 |
| Work from home | 505th | 525 |
| Travel time to work | 498th | 562 |
Slayton's figures with every place in Minnesota (CSV)
Every place in Minnesota, sortable · Compare Slayton with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Slayton?
18 of the 57 figures for Slayton on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Slayton are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Slayton.