Slaughters, KY Demographics

A map of Slaughters's Population by Race

Slaughters, Kentucky has an estimated population of 175, a decrease from the 190 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.3% White, 2.9% Black, 1.7% Native American/Other, 1.1% Hispanic, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Slaughters, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Slaughters has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kentucky overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Slaughters, that probability was 10.1% in 2020 and 11.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Slaughters is ranked the 482nd most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 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). Slaughters was ranked the 486th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Slaughters's White Population

165 residents of Slaughters, or 94.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Slaughters is considerably higher than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Slaughters ranks 96th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Slaughters's White population has declined by an estimated 8.3%. White residents' share of Slaughters's population has remained roughly unchanged at 94.3%.

Slaughters is more White than neighboring Hanson (91.2% White), Sebree (62.4% White), Manitou (89.2% White), and Madisonville (77.7% White). Slaughters is less White than neighboring Onton (100% White).

Slaughters's Black Population

5 residents of Slaughters, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Slaughters is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Slaughters ranks 470th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Slaughters's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 5. Black residents' share of Slaughters's population has increased from 0.0% to 2.9%.

Slaughters is more Black than neighboring Hanson (0% Black), Onton (0% Black), Sebree (2.7% Black), and Manitou (0% Black). Slaughters is less Black than neighboring Madisonville (10% Black).

Slaughters's Asian Population

0 residents of Slaughters, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Slaughters is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Slaughters ranks 246th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Slaughters's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Slaughters's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Slaughters is less Asian than neighboring Hanson (1% Asian), and Madisonville (1.1% Asian).

Slaughters's Hispanic Population

2 residents of Slaughters, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Slaughters is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Slaughters ranks 370th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Slaughters's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Slaughters's population has decreased from 1.6% to 1.1%.

Slaughters is more Hispanic than neighboring Onton (0% Hispanic), and Manitou (0% Hispanic). Slaughters is less Hispanic than neighboring Hanson (4.2% Hispanic), Sebree (31.6% Hispanic), and Madisonville (4.8% Hispanic).

Slaughters's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Slaughters, or 1.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Slaughters is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Slaughters ranks 426th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Slaughters's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 3. Native American/Other residents' share of Slaughters's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.7%.

Slaughters is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hanson (0.3% Native American/Other), Onton (0% Native American/Other), Sebree (0.3% Native American/Other), Manitou (0% Native American/Other), and Madisonville (0.2% Native American/Other).

Slaughters's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Slaughters, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Slaughters is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Slaughters ranks 357th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Slaughters's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Slaughters's population has decreased from 3.2% to 0.0%.

Slaughters is less Multiracial than neighboring Hanson (3.2% Multiracial), Sebree (3% Multiracial), Manitou (10.8% Multiracial), and Madisonville (6.2% 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.