Slater, MO

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2023 Population

2,144

7.9% 1-year growth

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

40.4

10.1% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

22.5%

6.36% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$40,313

21.8% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$82,500

6.88% 1-year decline

2023 Employed Population

933

23.7% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Slater, MO had a population of 2.14k people with a median age of 40.4 and a median household income of $40,313. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Slater, MO grew from 1,987 to 2,144, a 7.9% increase and its median household income grew from $33,088 to $40,313, a 21.8% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Slater, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (74.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (13.3%), White (Hispanic) (6.62%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.24%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.31%).

None of the households in Slater, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96% of the residents in Slater, MO are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Slater, MO was $82,500, and the homeownership rate was 59.8%.

Most people in Slater, MO N/A, and the average commute time was 15.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Slater, MO was N/A per household.

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Population & Diversity

Slater, MO is home to a population of 2.14k people, from which 96% are citizens. As of 2023, 4.94% of Slater, MO residents were born outside of the country (106 people).

In 2023, there were 5.59 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.59k people) in Slater, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 285 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 142 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96%

2023 Citizenship

97.2%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 96% of Slater, MO residents were US citizens, which is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Slater, MO was 97.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Slater, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Slater, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.59k ± 226
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
285 ± 198
White (Hispanic)
142 ± 94

9.1%

Hispanic Population

195 people

9.1% of the people in Slater, MO are hispanic (195 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Slater, MO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Missouri.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
37,430 ± 4,735 people
India
22,246 ± 3,655 people
China
18,085 ± 3,297 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 37,430 Missouri residents, followed by India with 22,246 and China with 18,085.

Foreign-Born Population

4.94%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

106 people

3.42%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

68 people

As of 2023, 4.94% of Slater, MO residents (106 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Slater, MO was 3.42%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Slater, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
55 ± 42
Gulf War (2001-)
12 ± 25
Gulf War (1990s)
6 ± 14

Slater, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4.58 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Slater, MO employs 933 people. The largest industries in Slater, MO are , and the highest paying industries are .

Males in Missouri have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,490. The income inequality in Missouri (measured using the Gini index) is 0.455, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

933

2023 Value

± 223

23.7%

1 Year growth

± 29.4%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Slater, MO grew at a rate of 23.7%, from 754 employees to 933 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Slater, MO, are Production Occupations (197 people), Sales & Related Occupations (100 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (75 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Slater, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Missouri (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

933

2023 Value

± 223

23.7%

1 Year growth

± 29.4%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Slater, MO grew at a rate of 23.7%, from 754 employees to 933 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Slater, MO, are . This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Slater, MO, though some of these residents may live in Slater, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$38,302

Median earning men ± $7,764

$24,554

Median earning women ± $3,200

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($88,287), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($47,375), and Manufacturing ($40,496).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($33,819), Manufacturing ($26,750), and Retail Trade ($24,074).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

Y-Axis

2.17%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.94M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.17% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Slater, MO. Showing the available data for Missouri.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.5%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (40.1%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (0.797%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Missouri for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

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Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Eric Schmitt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Missouri

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Missouri have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.699% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.592% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.48M), Some college (1.12M), and Bachelors Degree (864k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Slater, MO was $82,500 in 2023, which is 0.272 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $88,600 to $82,500, a 6.88% decrease. The homeownership rate in Slater, MO is 59.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%.

People in Slater, MO have an average commute time of 15.9 minutes, and they N/A. Car ownership in Slater, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of N/A per household.

Housing

Property

$82,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$10,128

$478

Median Property Taxes

±$113

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Slater, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Slater, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

59.8%

Homeownership

2023

50.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 59.8% of the housing units in Slater, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 57.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Slater, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Slater, MO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$40,313

Median Household Income

± $16,688

800

Number of Households

± 168

In 2023, the median household income of the 800 households in Slater, MO grew to $40,313 from the previous year's value of $33,088.

The following chart displays the households in Slater, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Slater, MO is from Missouri.

0.455

2022 Wage GINI in Missouri

0.457

2021 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2022, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.455 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.432% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 1. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Missouri across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

In N/A, N/A% of workers in Slater, MO N/A, followed by those who N/A (N/A%) and those who N/A (N/A%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

15.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Slater, MO have a similar commute time (15.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (15.9 minutes). Additionally, N/A% of the workforce in Slater, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Slater, MO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

N/A

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Slater, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Slater, MO have N/A.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

22.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Slater, MO (474 out of 2.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Slater, MO is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

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The following map shows the N/A by state over multiple years.

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Health

90.4% of the population of Slater, MO has health coverage, with 42.4% on employee plans, 18.2% on Medicaid, 17.7% on Medicare, 9.96% on non-group plans, and 2.13% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Saline County, MO see 2078 patients per year on average, which represents a 9.54% increase from the previous year (1897 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2588 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 665 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Saline County, MO.

2,078 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Saline County, MO

Primary care physicians in Saline County, MO see an average of 2,078 patients per year. This represents a 9.54% increase from the previous year (1,897 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Saline County, MO in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 16.7% under 18 years, 28.2% between 18 and 34 years, 38.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.63%

Uninsured

42.4%

Employer Coverage

18.2%

Medicaid

17.7%

Medicare

9.96%

Non-Group

2.13%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Slater, MO grew by 18% from 8.16% to 9.63%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Slater, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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