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Sedalia

North Carolina · 676 residents · 1.999 sq mi
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Sedalia has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,643. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% 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 $137,500. With a median age of 50.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
676
+9%since 2000
from 618 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
338 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 309 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.9
+21%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
4545416287148012000201020202024Sedalia
2024772
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,643
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,021 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,951
+78%since 2000
from $17,348 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.6%
+25.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$956
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $635 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
15.7% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+26%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic20.7%(140)
Black68.9%(466)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(31)
Asian0.7%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score52.9%(358)
Diversity Score
53
+68%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+81%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
97.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 92.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.2%
−14.9 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.5%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.8%
−71.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sedalia, North Carolina?

Sedalia, North Carolina has about 676 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sedalia, North Carolina earns about $54,643 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 $137,500, and the typical rent is about $956 a month.

How educated are people in Sedalia, North Carolina?

About 19.4% 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 9.8% of people in Sedalia, North Carolina 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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