Slaughter, LA Demographics

A map of Slaughter's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,021	878	81.7%	84.8%
Multiracial	108	57	8.6%	5.5%
Black	52	70	4.2%	6.8%
Hispanic	52	19	4.2%	1.8%
Native American/Other	17	8	1.4%	0.8%
Asian	0	3	0.0%	0.3%

Slaughter, Louisiana has an estimated population of 1,250, a large increase from the 1,035 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.7% White, 8.6% Multiracial, 4.2% Black, 4.2% Hispanic, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Slaughter, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Slaughter has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Louisiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Slaughter, that probability was 27.2% in 2020 and 32.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Slaughter is ranked the 250th most populous place in Louisiana, out of 489 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). Slaughter was ranked the 260th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Slaughter's White Population

1,021 residents of Slaughter, or 81.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Slaughter is significantly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Slaughter ranks 89th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Slaughter's White population has grown by an estimated 16.3%. White residents' share of Slaughter's population has decreased from 84.8% to 81.7%.

Slaughter is more White than neighboring Zachary (43.7% White), Jackson (36.9% White), Baker (10% White), Brownfields (17.8% White), and Clinton (51.3% White).

Slaughter's Black Population

52 residents of Slaughter, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Slaughter is significantly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Slaughter ranks 371st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Slaughter's Black population has declined by an estimated 25.7%. Black residents' share of Slaughter's population has decreased from 6.8% to 4.2%.

Slaughter is less Black than neighboring Zachary (50.7% Black), Jackson (53.3% Black), Baker (87% Black), Brownfields (72% Black), and Clinton (41.9% Black).

Slaughter's Asian Population

0 residents of Slaughter, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Slaughter is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Slaughter ranks 253rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

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

Slaughter is less Asian than neighboring Zachary (2.8% Asian), and Clinton (3% Asian).

Slaughter's Hispanic Population

52 residents of Slaughter, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Slaughter is slightly lower than in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Slaughter ranks 356th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Slaughter's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 173.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Slaughter's population has increased from 1.8% to 4.2%.

Slaughter is more Hispanic than neighboring Zachary (0.4% Hispanic), Jackson (2.3% Hispanic), Baker (1.7% Hispanic), Brownfields (1.8% Hispanic), and Clinton (0% Hispanic).

Slaughter's Native American/Other Population

17 residents of Slaughter, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Slaughter is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Slaughter ranks 211th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Slaughter's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 112.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Slaughter's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.4%.

Slaughter is more Native American/Other than neighboring Zachary (0.2% Native American/Other), Jackson (0.8% Native American/Other), Baker (0.2% Native American/Other), and Clinton (0% Native American/Other). Slaughter is less Native American/Other than neighboring Brownfields (3.4% Native American/Other).

Slaughter's Multiracial Population

108 residents of Slaughter, or 8.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Slaughter is slightly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Slaughter ranks 52nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Slaughter's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 89.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Slaughter's population has increased from 5.5% to 8.6%.

Slaughter is more Multiracial than neighboring Zachary (2.1% Multiracial), Jackson (6.7% Multiracial), Baker (1.1% Multiracial), Brownfields (5% Multiracial), and Clinton (3.8% 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.