City

Slater, MO

1 ZIP code  ·  Saline County  ·  Missouri

👥2,562Population
💰$46,875Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂40.0Median Age
🏠$93,800Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓31.8%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊1.8%Unemployment▼ 62% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.8%Hispanic: 8.2%Black: 11.1%Asian: 1.9%Other: 1.1%Race
White77.8%
Hispanic8.2%
Black11.1%
Asian1.9%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
7%
18–24
11%
25–44
25%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty19.8% ▲ 98% above avg
College Grads31.8% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment1.8% ▼ 62% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.4%)
HS Graduate630 (40%)
Some College264 (16.8%)
Associates175 (11.1%)
Bachelors150 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree350 (22.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 40%Some College: 16.8%Associates: 11.1%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 22.2%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad40.0%
Some College16.8%
Associates11.1%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate22.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.1%Renter: 36%Tenure
Owner64.1%
Renter36.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
39%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,875 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$93,800 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$559/mo
Total Housing Units1,250
Vacant Units282

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
54%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
59%
About Slater, MO

Slater is a city in Missouri, located in Saline County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,562 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40 years.

Economically, Slater is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,875 is below the national average. Approximately 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Slater is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $93,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $559 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Slater is moderately educated. 31.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (77.75%).

Slater, MO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Missouri.

ZIP Codes in Slater
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
65349 2,562 $46,875 $93,800 $559 1.8% 31.8% 64.1%