Slayton is a city located in Murray County, Minnesota. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,072. It is the county seat of Murray County6.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.6 km2 (1.8 mi2). 4.6 km2 (1.8 mi2) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.