Slayton City, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 2072 people in the city, organized into 914 households, and 557 families residing in the city. The population density was 1163.3 people per square mile (449.15/kmē), it is the 227th most populated city in terms of population density. There were 1022 housing units at an average density of 574.2 per square mile (221.7/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.18 persons, and the average family size was 2.81 persons. In the city Age distribution was 22.2% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 21.7% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 29.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 120.9 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 127.9 females. The median age of the city's population was 44.9 years, The median age of males and females living in Slayton City was 41.9 and 48.3 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 2052 White, 3 Black or African American, 1 American Indian, 8 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 8 from two or more races and Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $36500, it is the 379th wealthiest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $43935, it is Minnesota's 412th wealthiest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $17395, making it the 393rd highest city by per capita income in Minnesota. The median income is $19784, Males have a median income of $26140 versus $14479 for females.
In 2000, 384 pupils and students, of which 190 are male and 194 are female, 18.53% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 21 nursery or pri school, 31 kindergarten, 205 elementary school, 98 high school and 29 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2072 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2083 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2076 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2050 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2030 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1999 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1963 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1927 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1893 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1860 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1835 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 8 | 13 | 21 |
| Kindergarten | 16 | 15 | 31 |
| Elementary school | 99 | 106 | 205 |
| High school | 49 | 49 | 98 |
| College or graduate school | 18 | 11 | 29 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slayton city, Minnesota | $36500 | $43935 | $17395 |
| Murray County, Minnesota | $34966 | $40893 | $17936 |
| Minnesota, United States | $47111 | $56874 | $23198 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |