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Sedalia

North Carolina · 691 residents (2025 est.) · 1.999 sq mi
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Sedalia has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,712. Population has grown 25% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $206,500. With a median age of 55.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
772
+25%since 2000
from 618 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
386 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 309 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.4
+31%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:691 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
4545416287148012000201020202024Sedalia
2024772
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,712
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,021 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,414
+127%since 2000
from $17,348 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.6%
+31.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
+43%since 2010
from 0.320 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance13.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$206,500
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
2.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−87.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+49%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
63
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic13.9%(86)
Black83.5%(516)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.5%(195)
2024
White, non-Hispanic15.4%(119)
Black70.2%(542)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(83)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(28)
Diversity Score58.8%(454)
Diversity Score
59
+86%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.0%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+69%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 92.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.1%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.1%
−48.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2012
from 12.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.7%
−73.6 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.2%
+17.3 ptssince 2017
from 61.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 91.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 7.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sedalia, North Carolina?

Sedalia, North Carolina has about 772 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sedalia, North Carolina?

The typical household in Sedalia, North Carolina earns about $69,712 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sedalia, North Carolina expensive?

In Sedalia, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $206,500.

How educated are people in Sedalia, North Carolina?

About 23.2% of adults age 25 and over in Sedalia, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sedalia, North Carolina?

About 6.1% of people in Sedalia, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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