Slater, MO Demographics

A map of Slater's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,497	1,516	72.5%	82.7%
Black	291	115	14.1%	6.3%
Hispanic	186	59	9.0%	3.2%
Asian	53	7	2.6%	0.4%
Multiracial	39	117	1.9%	6.4%
Native American/Other	0	20	0.0%	1.1%

Slater, Missouri has an estimated population of 2,066, a large increase from the 1,834 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.5% White, 14.1% Black, 9.0% Hispanic, 2.6% Asian, 1.9% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. 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 considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Missouri 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 30.8% in 2020 and 44.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Slater is ranked the 266th most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 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 273rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Slater's White Population

1,497 residents of Slater, or 72.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Slater is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Slater ranks 846th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Slater's White population has declined by an estimated 1.3%. White residents' share of Slater's population has decreased from 82.7% to 72.5%.

Slater is more White than neighboring Gilliam (72.2% White), Marshall (66.9% White), and Dalton (0% White). Slater is less White than neighboring Miami (85.9% White), and Arrow Rock (95.4% White).

Slater's Black Population

291 residents of Slater, or 14.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Slater is slightly higher than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Slater ranks 137th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Slater's Black population has grown by an estimated 153.0%. Black residents' share of Slater's population has increased from 6.3% to 14.1%.

Slater is more Black than neighboring Gilliam (7.7% Black), Marshall (4.7% Black), Miami (0% Black), and Arrow Rock (0% Black). Slater is less Black than neighboring Dalton (100% Black).

Slater's Asian Population

53 residents of Slater, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Slater is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Slater ranks 430th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Slater's Asian population has grown by an estimated 657.1%. Asian residents' share of Slater's population has increased from 0.4% to 2.6%.

Slater is more Asian than neighboring Gilliam (0% Asian), Marshall (0.6% Asian), Miami (0% Asian), Dalton (0% Asian), and Arrow Rock (0% Asian).

Slater's Hispanic Population

186 residents of Slater, or 9.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Slater is slightly higher than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Slater ranks 344th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Slater's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 215.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Slater's population has increased from 3.2% to 9.0%.

Slater is more Hispanic than neighboring Gilliam (0% Hispanic), Miami (0% Hispanic), Dalton (0% Hispanic), and Arrow Rock (1.5% Hispanic). Slater is less Hispanic than neighboring Marshall (19.2% Hispanic).

Slater's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Slater, or 0.0% 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 Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Slater ranks 282nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Slater's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Slater's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Slater is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gilliam (2.8% Native American/Other), and Marshall (2.9% Native American/Other).

Slater's Multiracial Population

39 residents of Slater, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Slater is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Slater ranks 264th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Slater's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Slater's population has decreased from 6.4% to 1.9%.

Slater is more Multiracial than neighboring Dalton (0% Multiracial). Slater is less Multiracial than neighboring Gilliam (17.3% Multiracial), Marshall (5.6% Multiracial), Miami (14.1% Multiracial), and Arrow Rock (3.1% 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.