Slayton, Minnesota
Slayton: City in Murray County, Minnesota, United States of America
About
Slayton is a city located in the county of Murray in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 295 and a population density of 58 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 282 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Slayton
| Population : | 282 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Murray County |
| Postal code : | 56172 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 507 |
| Area : | 5.05 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,601 feet / 488 meters |
| Capital city : | Slayton is capital of Murray County |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 08:17:51 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 56 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.61% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Slayton is located at 43°59'16"N 95°45'21"W (43.9877400, -95.7558500).
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- Official Website
Official website of Slayton
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Slayton decreased by 4.61% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 295 | - | census |
| 2011 | 291 | -1.37% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 291 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 287 | -1.39% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 286 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 286 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 285 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 285 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 284 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 282 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 282 | 0% | estimation process |
People born in Slayton (5)
People born in Slayton, including politician Vin Weber, sports announcer Alan Roach, politician Bruce Vogel, .
List
- Mike Johnson (baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1974 (San Diego)) he was born in 02/03/1951
- Trevor Winter (American basketball player) he was born in 07/01/1974
Schools in Slayton
College & universities near Slayton, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 457679 | Avalon School of Cosmetology | Worthington (MN) | 56187 |
Post offices near Slayton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Slayton Post Office | Slayton (MN) | 56172 |
Other cities in Murray County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Murray County , MN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fulda | 1,206 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Iona | 490 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Chandler | 246 | Human settlement in Murray County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Lake Wilson | 224 | Human settlement in Murray County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Currie | 212 | Human settlement in Murray County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Lowville | 161 | Township in Murray County, Minnesota |
| Dovray | 146 | Township in Murray County, Minnesota |
| Avoca | 134 | City in Murray County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Hadley | 59 | City in Minnesota, USA |
