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Sedalia

Missouri · 21,725 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 $42,152. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $99,900. Households here earn about 26% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
21,725
+7%since 2000
from 20,339 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,520 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,423 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.5
+2%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K20K21K22K22K1990201020202024Sedalia
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,152
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,641 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,379
+53%since 2000
from $15,931 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.7%
US avg: 10%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,900
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$716
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $430 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
46.0% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+14%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.6%(16,209)
Black5.2%(1,136)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(2,746)
Asian0.8%(171)
Other3.7%(813)
Diversity Score48.4%(10,511)
Diversity Score
48
+91%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+49%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.4%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
8.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.8%
−67.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sedalia, Missouri?

Sedalia, Missouri has about 21,725 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sedalia, Missouri?

The typical household in Sedalia, Missouri earns about $42,152 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 $99,900, and the typical rent is about $716 a month.

How educated are people in Sedalia, Missouri?

About 15.8% 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 18.1% 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 1,925 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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