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Slater, Missouri, in Saline county, is 43 miles NW of Columbia, Missouri (center to center) and 81 miles E of Kansas City, Missouri. The city has a population of 2,083.
In Slater, about 48% of adults are married. Slater offers a lot of one-person housing. Looking at the city, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.
Approximately 13% of Slater is non-white. No single racial group represents the city, a city where diversity is valued.
You'll feel comfortable in Slater if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.
In 2000, Slater had a median family income of $36,281.
Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 73% of the housing units in Slater. One of the strengths of the city is the availability of reasonably priced apartment rentals. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in Slater?
In Slater, 91% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to the city, try the public transportation system.
Slater strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):
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| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. State) | Top 16% | ![]() |
Comparing Slater to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):
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