Slaughter, Louisiana
Town · Population 989 · #158 in Louisiana
About Slaughter
Slaughter is a tiny community in central Louisiana with an estimated population of 989.
Officially, Slaughter is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 5.47 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 181 residents per square mile.
📰 Slaughter News Today
- Teen killed, another seriously injured in East Feliciana Parish crash WAFB · May 16
- Duke Joseph Staples Obituary (2026) - Slaughter, LA - Charlet Funeral Home, Inc., Zachary, LA Legacy obituary · Apr 17
- Dolores Forbes Lasyone Obituary Oct 6, 2025 Seale Funeral Service · Oct 6
- Man arrested on felony drug charges following Natchitoches Parish wreck KALB | News Channel 5 · Nov 5
- Lacey Fletcher’s Parents Claim She Refused Care Before Death A&E · Dec 4
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Slaughter Unique
- The only place in America named Slaughter — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Part of the fabric of Louisiana — one of 489 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🏫 Schools in Slaughter
- Northeast Elementary School
- Northeast High School
- Slaughter Community Charter School
- Slaughter Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateLouisiana
TypeTown
Population (2024)989
Rank in state#158 of 304
Land area5.47 sq mi
Density181/sq mi
Coordinates30.7276, -91.1361