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Slayton, MN


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Slayton, Minnesota

Slayton, Minnesota is 55 miles NE of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 140 miles SW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is in Murray county. The population of the city is 2,072.

The People and Families of Slayton

In Slayton, about 60% of adults are married. Adults in Slayton are more likely than in most places to live alone.

The city has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities. Seniors are common in Slayton.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Slayton had a median family income of $43,935.

Slayton Housing

Of the housing in Slayton, approximately 79% is occupied by their owners. Property taxes in the city are low by Minnesota standards.

Commuting

In Slayton, 91% of commuters drive to work. The layout of Slayton makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. The city offers good access to public transportation. Slayton features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

Slayton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Slayton Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 12%Slayton Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Slayton Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Slayton Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Slayton Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Slayton, MN

Comparing Slayton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women98
Well-Paid Single Men86
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Racial Diversity23
Male Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married56
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better75
People Above Poverty75
Median Family Income74
College Educated Adults42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Short Commute Times98
Walking and Biking to Work98
Working at Home21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
Affordability of Rents88
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Housing Recently Built33
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