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Slaughter, LA
Town in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana.
Population
1,250
Land area
5.5sq mi
People per sq mi
229
ZIP codes
0
Slaughter and its ZIP codes
Slaughter at a glance
- Slaughter is about 2.1 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $72,438 a year, 19% more than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $254,300 (17% above Louisiana) and median rent is $1,571 a month.
Local data for Slaughter, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Slaughter, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,438
Poverty rate
10.4%
Median home value
$254,300
Median rent
$1,571/mo
Homeownership
89.4%
Bachelor's or higher
16.7%
Median age
44.5
Average commute
35.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (233), Irish Americans (145), German Americans (84).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for East Feliciana Parish. PPP loans are for Slaughter.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,735
5,235 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,192
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$131M
FY 2026, $6,698 per person
How people get to work
Slaughter, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.3%
- Carpooled2.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home3.8%
Average one-way commute: 35.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Slaughter, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
173
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
129
1.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 38°F
59.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Slaughter, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.5%
U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts
Diabetes
15.9%
U.S. 12.1% +3.8 pts
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities near Slaughter
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ZacharyCity | 4.8 mi | 26.9 |
| JacksonTown | 8.7 mi | 4.5 |
| BakerCity | 9.6 mi | 8.4 |
| ClintonTown | 12 mi | 2.7 |
| BrownfieldsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.1 |
| CentralCity | 13 mi | 62.3 |
| WilsonVillage | 14 mi | 2.7 |
| St. FrancisvilleTown | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| WatsonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1 |
| MerrydaleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.2 |
| MonticelloCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.4 |
| NorwoodVillage | 17 mi | 4.1 |
| VentressCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2 |
| New RoadsCity | 19 mi | 4.6 |
| Baton RougeCity | 19 mi | 86.9 |
| ErwinvilleCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 9.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Slaughter, LA in?
- Slaughter is in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Slaughter, LA?
- About 1,250 people live in Slaughter, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Slaughter?
- Nearby places include Zachary (4.8 mi), Jackson (8.7 mi), Baker (9.6 mi), Clinton (12 mi), Brownfields (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023