Slater City, Missouri
As of the census of 2000, there were 2083 people in the city, organized into 895 households, and 540 families living in the city. The population density was 1439.1 people per square mile (555.64/km˛), it is the 195th most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Missouri. There were 1072 housing units at an average density of 739.3 per square mile (285.45/km˛). It has an average household size was 2.26 persons, and the average family size was 2.88 persons. In the city Age distribution was 23.2% under the age of 18, 9.6% from 18 to 24, 25.1% from 25 to 44, 20.2% from 45 to 64, and 21.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 108.3 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 116.2 females. The median age of the city's population was 40.1 years, The median age of males and females living in Slater City was 36.6 and 42.8 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 1813 White, 200 Black or African American, 4 American Indian, 4 Asian, 1 Native Hawaiian, 40 from two or more races and 21 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $25270, making it the 297th poorest city by median household income among the Missouri. The median income for a family in the city was $36281, it is Missouri's 452nd wealthiest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $12863, making it the 299th poorest city by per capita income among the Missouri. The median income is $15901, Males have a median income of $20529 versus $12952 for females.
In 2000, 466 pupils and students, of which 256 are male and 210 are female, 22.37% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 24 nursery or pri school, 18 kindergarten, 241 elementary school, 135 high school and 48 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2083 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2083 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2080 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2039 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1975 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1956 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1952 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1943 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1925 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1914 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1900 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 24 | 24 | |
| Kindergarten | 15 | 3 | 18 |
| Elementary school | 130 | 111 | 241 |
| High school | 72 | 63 | 135 |
| College or graduate school | 15 | 33 | 48 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slater city, Missouri | $25270 | $36281 | $12863 |
| Saline County, Missouri | $32743 | $39234 | $16132 |
| Missouri, United States | $37934 | $46044 | $19936 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |