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Slater, Iowa, in Story county, is 11 miles S of Ames, Iowa (center to center) and 124 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 1,306.
In Slater, about 69% of adults are married. Lots of Slater people are married off.
In 2000, Slater had a median family income of $58,036. People in Slater generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Slater than most places. The city enjoys an educated population. This city has lots of successful singles.
Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 80% of the housing units in Slater. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.
In Slater, 97% of commuters drive to work.
Slater strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):
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| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Slater to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):
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