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Slidell, LA

Founded 1882St. Tammany ParishElev. 1 m
Population
28,664
Median home
$207,800
Disaster risk
Relatively High
Public schools
20
Sex offenders
9

Overview

About Slidell

Slidell is home to roughly 28,664 residents. Slidell was founded in 1882 and sits in St. Tammany Parish. The median age is 38.6 and the median household income is $66,657. Homes carry a median value of $207,800, and about 70% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (61.9%). Around 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 29 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
28,664
Median age
38.6
Median household income
$66,657
Per-capita income
$33,984
Poverty rate
15.4%
High-school grad or higher
90.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.9%
Unemployment
4.3%
Avg. commute
29.4 min
Work from home
12%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White61.9%
Hispanic or Latino9.3%
Black20%
Asian2.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts38%
Sales & office23.4%
Service20.2%
Production, transportation & material moving11.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$207,800
Median gross rent
$1,381/mo
Owner-occupied
69.8%
Median year built
1978
Households
11,033
Avg. household size
2.56

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Slidell has 20 public schools — 11 elementary, 6 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 4 schools
Reading76%
Math59%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Northshore High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Salmen High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Slidell High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Boyet Junior High SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
Carolyn Park Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 4–6
Clearwood Junior High SchoolMiddleGrades 4–8
Little Oak Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 4–6
Slidell Junior High SchoolMiddleGrades 7–8
St. Tammany Junior High SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Abney Elementary Early Childhood CenterElementary
Alton Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Bayou Woods Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–3
Bonne Ecole Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6
Cypress Cove Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime19% below national
Slidell311
Louisiana584
United States386
↑ 15% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime33% above national
Slidell2,603
Louisiana2,620
United States1,952
↓ 9% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Slidell Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Slidell.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively High
Top hazards · St. Tammany County
HurricaneVery High
Coastal floodingRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
DroughtRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Slidell is in St. Tammany County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Slidell was founded in 1882 and sits in St. Tammany Parish. Elevation ~1 m.

Map of Slidell
Slidell, LA
Where Slidell is
New OrleansBaton RougeShreveportLafayetteLake CharlesKennerSlidell
Historic places

7 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Cousin, Francois, HouseCamp Salmen HouseSalmen, Fritz, HouseSalmen, Albert, HouseSalmen HouseNew Orleans and Northeastern--New Orleans and Great Northern Railroad DepotArcade Theater
Notable people from Slidell
Tony CanzoneriMike FontenotXavier PaulBlake Nelson BoydT. J. HouseT.J. PriceKade AndersonStephone PaigeTerreal BierriaChris Faulk
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Nearby cities
New Orleans (19 mi)Mandeville (20 mi)Covington (24 mi)Gretna (31 mi)Kenner (34 mi)Bogalusa (34 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Slidell, LA (9)

Public sex-offender registry records for Slidell, Louisiana.

Jennifer Lynn Rist, 50
Slidell · 70460
AKA Jennifer Lynn Rist, Jennifer Lynn Thompson
Kenneth Edwin Adams, 66
Slidell · 70460
AKA X Kenny
Kenneth James Hill, 78
Slidell · Saint Tammany County · 70461
Paul Joseph Saucier, 69
Slidell · 70460
AKA Jasper Johnson, Joseph Saucier
Paul Joseph Saucier Sr, 69
Slidell · 70460
AKA Jasper Johnson, Paul Johnson
Alan Michael Charles, 37
Slidell · St. Tammany County · 70460
AKA Charles Allen
Michael Ray Brown, 70
Slidell · 70458
AKA Mike Brown
Michael Ray Brown, 70
Slidell · 70458
Robert Eugene Davis, 60
Slidell · 70461
AKA Robert Eugene David

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Slidell — frequently asked

What is the population of Slidell, Louisiana?
Slidell has a population of about 28,664, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Slidell?
The median home value in Slidell is $207,800, and the median gross rent is $1,381/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Slidell safe? What is the crime rate?
Slidell Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 311 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Slidell face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates St. Tammany County as "Relatively High" overall, with top hazards including hurricane, coastal flooding, cold wave.
How many schools are in Slidell?
Slidell has 20 public schools (11 elementary, 6 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Slidell?
Public registry data lists 9 registered sex offenders in or near Slidell. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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