Demographics & People — Slayton, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,089 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,300 |
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| Median Age | 39.9 |
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| Total Households | 923 |
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| Family Households | 540 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.22 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0678 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,951 |
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| Black or African American | 1 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 70 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 1,035 |
| Norwegian | 425 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 404 |
| Other groups | 197 |
| Irish | 148 |
| Dutch | 123 |
| Swedish | 85 |
| American | 78 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 72 |
| English | 63 |
Language
| English Only | 1,896 |
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| Spanish | 50 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,995 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 96 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,596 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 17.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 4.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Slayton, Minnesota.
