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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Sedalia

Missouri · 20,339 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 $28,641. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $59,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

20,339
+3%since 1990
from 19,800 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,423 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 1,385 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.8
Unchangedsince 1990
from 35.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
20K20K21K22K22K1990201020202024Sedalia
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,641
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,775 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,931
+52%since 1990
from $10,455 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.3%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 15.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$59,600
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$430
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $321 in 1990
US average: $602
64.0%
−5.0 ptssince 1990
from 69.0% in 1990
36.0% rent
2.1
+12%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(18,502)
Black5.5%(1,097)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(113)
Asian0.6%(127)
Diversity Score16.7%(3,306)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(17,717)
Black4.9%(992)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(1,129)
Asian0.4%(81)
Diversity Score25.4%(5,165)
25
+52%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.4%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.4%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 69.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.0%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.1 min
−10%since 1990
from 13.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sedalia, Missouri?

Sedalia, Missouri has about 20,339 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sedalia, Missouri?

The typical household in Sedalia, Missouri earns about $28,641 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 $59,600, and the typical rent is about $430 a month.

How educated are people in Sedalia, Missouri?

About 14.4% 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 15.3% of people in Sedalia, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sedalia, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Sedalia, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 539 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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