Slater, IA Demographics

A map of Slater's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,286	1,449	91.8%	93.9%
Hispanic	73	30	5.2%	1.9%
Multiracial	23	45	1.6%	2.9%
Native American/Other	17	9	1.2%	0.6%
Black	2	4	0.1%	0.3%
Asian	0	6	0.0%	0.4%

Slater, Iowa has an estimated population of 1,401, a decrease from the 1,543 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.8% White, 5.2% Hispanic, 1.6% Multiracial, 1.2% Native American/Other, 0.1% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Slater, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Slater has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Iowa overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Slater, that probability was 11.7% in 2020 and 15.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Slater is ranked the 227th most populous place in Iowa, out of 1,026 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Slater was ranked the 207th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Slater's White Population

1,286 residents of Slater, or 91.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Slater is higher than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. Slater ranks 409th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Slater's White population has declined by an estimated 11.2%. White residents' share of Slater's population has decreased from 93.9% to 91.8%.

Slater is more White than neighboring Kelley (85.3% White). Slater is less White than neighboring Sheldahl (98.9% White), Huxley (93.3% White), Alleman (97% White), and Polk City (96.2% White).

Slater's Black Population

2 residents of Slater, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Slater is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Slater ranks 514th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Slater's Black population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Black residents' share of Slater's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Slater is more Black than neighboring Sheldahl (0% Black). Slater is less Black than neighboring Kelley (5% Black), Huxley (1.1% Black), Alleman (2.3% Black), and Polk City (0.2% Black).

Slater's Asian Population

0 residents of Slater, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Slater is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Slater ranks 345th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Slater's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Slater's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Slater is less Asian than neighboring Kelley (0.8% Asian), and Huxley (1.2% Asian).

Slater's Hispanic Population

73 residents of Slater, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Slater is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Slater ranks 630th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Slater's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 143.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Slater's population has increased from 1.9% to 5.2%.

Slater is more Hispanic than neighboring Sheldahl (0% Hispanic), Kelley (4.7% Hispanic), Huxley (1.8% Hispanic), Alleman (0.5% Hispanic), and Polk City (2.5% Hispanic).

Slater's Native American/Other Population

17 residents of Slater, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Slater is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Slater ranks 284th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Slater's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 88.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Slater's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.2%.

Slater is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sheldahl (0.8% Native American/Other), Huxley (0% Native American/Other), Alleman (0% Native American/Other), and Polk City (0% Native American/Other). Slater is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kelley (1.3% Native American/Other).

Slater's Multiracial Population

23 residents of Slater, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Slater is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. Slater ranks 443rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Slater's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 48.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Slater's population has decreased from 2.9% to 1.6%.

Slater is more Multiracial than neighboring Sheldahl (0.3% Multiracial), Alleman (0.2% Multiracial), and Polk City (1.1% Multiracial). Slater is less Multiracial than neighboring Kelley (2.9% Multiracial), and Huxley (2.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.