Demographics & People — Slater, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,498 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,200 |
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| Median Age | 39.4 |
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| Total Households | 595 |
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| Family Households | 423 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.52 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1027 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,406 |
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| Black or African American | 7 |
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| Asian | 6 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 67 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 535 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 334 |
| Norwegian | 289 |
| Irish | 183 |
| Other groups | 166 |
| English | 150 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 81 |
| Scottish | 75 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 70 |
| American | 60 |
Language
| English Only | 1,373 |
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| Spanish | 39 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,413 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 58 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,196 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 16.9% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Slater, Iowa.
