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Slayton, MN
City in Murray County, Minnesota.
Population
2,141
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,040
ZIP codes
0
Slayton and its ZIP codes
Slayton at a glance
- Slayton is about 14 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $62,344 a year, 30% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $161,700 (51% below Minnesota) and median rent is $752 a month.
Local data for Slayton, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Slayton, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,344
Poverty rate
14.3%
Median home value
$161,700
Median rent
$752/mo
Homeownership
74.0%
Bachelor's or higher
30.0%
Median age
39.9
Average commute
17.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (953), Norwegian Americans (390), Irish Americans (204).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Murray County. PPP loans are for Slayton.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,019
2,866 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,933
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$76M
FY 2026, $9,294 per person
How people get to work
Slayton, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.6%
- Carpooled17.9%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home4.5%
Average one-way commute: 17.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Slayton, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
594
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
23
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 4°F
30.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Slayton, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Slayton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HadleyCity | 5.2 mi | 0.3 |
| IonaCity | 5.4 mi | 0.5 |
| AvocaCity | 6 mi | 1 |
| CurrieCity | 7.1 mi | 0.6 |
| Lake WilsonCity | 9.8 mi | 0.4 |
| ChandlerCity | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| The LakesCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 33.7 |
| DovrayCity | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| FuldaCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| GarvinCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| WilmontCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| WestbrookCity | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| WoodstockCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| LeotaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| DundeeCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| KinbraeCity | 18 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Slayton, MN in?
- Slayton is in Murray County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Slayton, MN?
- About 2,141 people live in Slayton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Slayton?
- Nearby places include Hadley (5.2 mi), Iona (5.4 mi), Avoca (6 mi), Currie (7.1 mi), Lake Wilson (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023