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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Sedalia

Missouri · 19,800 residents · 14.292 sq mi
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Sedalia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,775. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $36,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

19,800
−3%vs 2000
vs 20,339 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,385 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 1,423 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.7
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 35.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
20K20K21K22K22K1990201020202024Sedalia
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,775
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,641 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,455
−34%vs 2000
vs $15,931 in 2000
US average: $14,340
15.0%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$36,900
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $59,600 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$321
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $430 in 2000
US average: $450
69.0%
+5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.0% in 2000
31.0% rent
1.9
−10%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(17,717)
Black4.9%(992)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(1,129)
Asian0.4%(81)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.4%(5,165)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(18,502)
Black5.5%(1,097)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(113)
Asian0.6%(127)
Other0.4%(74)
Diversity Score16.7%(3,306)
17
−34%vs 2000
vs 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.3%
−3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
69.1%
−6.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.0%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.5 min
+12%vs 2000
vs 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sedalia, Missouri?

Sedalia, Missouri has about 19,800 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Sedalia, Missouri?

The typical household in Sedalia, Missouri earns about $19,775 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sedalia, Missouri expensive?

In Sedalia, Missouri, the median home is worth about $36,900, and the typical rent is about $321 a month.

How educated are people in Sedalia, Missouri?

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

What is the poverty rate in Sedalia, Missouri?

About 15.0% of people in Sedalia, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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