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Sedalia

Kentucky · 279 residents · 1.183 sq mi
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Sedalia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,551. Population has fallen 36% since 2019, a loss of 154 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $87,500. The poverty rate of 64.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
279
−36%since 2019
from 433 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
236 / sq mi
−36%since 2019
from 366 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
−19%since 2019
from 48.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
105198290382475201020202024Sedalia
2024334
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,551
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $45,703 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,503
−5%since 2019
from $15,211 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2019
from 4.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
64.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2019
from 59.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information40.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services6.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,500
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $89,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.2%
−11.8 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
11.8% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−2%since 2019
from 2.0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic71.6%(310)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9%(39)
Asian0%(0)
Other19.4%(84)
Diversity Score55.2%(239)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(253)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other24.6%(69)
Diversity Score49.4%(138)
Diversity Score
49
−10%since 2019
from 55 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2019
from 6.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2019
from 84.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 2.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
−7%since 2019
from 20.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
98.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 99.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 57.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 16.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 46.4% in 2019
Female
52.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 53.6% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sedalia, Kentucky?

Sedalia, Kentucky has about 279 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sedalia, Kentucky?

The typical household in Sedalia, Kentucky earns about $45,551 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sedalia, Kentucky expensive?

In Sedalia, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $87,500.

How educated are people in Sedalia, Kentucky?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Sedalia, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sedalia, Kentucky?

About 64.3% of people in Sedalia, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

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