Sedalia is a city located in Pettis County Missouri. Sedalia has a 2024 population of 22,199. It is also the county seat of Pettis County. Sedalia is currently growing at a rate of 0.51% annually and its population has increased by 2.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 21,745 in 2020.
The average household income in Sedalia is $68,997 with a poverty rate of 17.62%. The median age in Sedalia is 36.3 years: 34.4 years for males, and 38 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sedalia was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,959 | 82.51% |
| Two or more races | 1,605 | 7.37% |
| Black or African American | 968 | 4.45% |
| Other race | 885 | 4.07% |
| Asian | 216 | 0.99% |
| Native American | 121 | 0.56% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.06% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,915 | 2.38 | 57.5 | 42.5 |
| Non Family | 3,616 | 1.19 | 44.7 | 55.3 |
| Married | 3,414 | 3.26 | 75.2 | 24.8 |
| Female | 1,352 | 3.1 | 47.3 | 52.7 |
| Male | 533 | 2.99 | 57.4 | 42.6 |
3.06
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
57.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,401 | 9.91% |
| Associates Degree | 1,527 | 10.8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,528 | 10.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 874 | 6.18% |
| High School Graduate | 5,053 | 35.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 700 | 4.95% |
| Some College | 3,056 | 21.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,618 | 10,349 | 2,187 |
| Hispanic | 1,355 | 826 | 55 |
| Black | 670 | 504 | 33 |
| 2+ Races | 546 | 344 | 60 |
| Other Race | 394 | 219 | 59 |
| Asian | 139 | 86 | 48 |
| Islander | 13 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 89.08%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 34.53%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,893 | $56,654 | $47,075 |
| Graduate Degree | $49,219 | $54,779 | $36,765 |
| High School Graduate | $30,401 | $38,617 | $21,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,046 | $29,231 | $28,427 |
| Overall | $35,615 | $42,748 | $32,242 |
| Some College | $39,336 | $48,151 | $32,985 |
$35,615
Average Earnings
$42,748
Average Male
$32,242
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.91% of Sedalia residents speak only English, while 13.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,006 | 2,657 | 16.6% |
| Hispanic | 2,997 | 540 | 18.02% |
| Black | 929 | 260 | 27.99% |
| Multiple | 1,591 | 260 | 16.34% |
| Other | 880 | 146 | 16.59% |
| Islander | 13 | 13 | 100% |
| Asian | 216 | 7 | 3.24% |
17.62%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.8%
Male Poverty Rate
20.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sedalia is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sedalia is Asian, with 3.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.89%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.08% |
| High School | 18.21% |
| Some College | 10.82% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.66% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 70% |
| Female Employed | 13.44% |
| Male Unemployed | 12.45% |
| Male Employed | 8.1% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,517 | $78,197 |
| Households | $48,518 | $68,997 |
| Married Families | $74,706 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,816 | $49,628 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.1%
Male Marriage Rate
40.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,539
Number of Veterans
1,442
Male Veterans
97
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 561 |
| Second Gulf War | 533 |
| First Gulf War | 346 |
| Korea | 56 |
| World War II | 56 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 448 |
| 35 to 54 | 368 |
| 75+ | 314 |
| 18 to 34 | 211 |
| 55 to 64 | 198 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,438 | 10.41% |
| 2+ Races | 47 | 5.7% |
| Hispanic | 45 | 2.61% |
| Black | 44 | 5.22% |
| Asian | 10 | 6.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.34%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.9%
Labor Force Participation
59%
Employment Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
69.6%
Born in Sedalia
91.74%
Native Born
8.26%
Foreign Born
5.28%
Non Citizen
2.98%
Naturalized
91.74% of Sedalia residents were born in the United States, with 69.6% having been born in Missouri. 5.28% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 22,768 | 114 | 0.5% |
| 2028 | 22,654 | 114 | 0.51% |
| 2027 | 22,540 | 113 | 0.5% |
| 2026 | 22,427 | 114 | 0.51% |
| 2025 | 22,313 | 114 | 0.51% |
| 2024 | 22,199 | 113 | 0.51% |
| 2023 | 22,086 | 115 | 0.52% |
| 2022 | 21,971 | 124 | 0.57% |
| 2021 | 21,847 | 102 | 0.47% |
| 2020 | 21,745 | 100 | 0.46% |
| 2019 | 21,645 | -16 | -0.07% |
| 2018 | 21,661 | -20 | -0.09% |
| 2017 | 21,681 | 96 | 0.44% |
| 2016 | 21,585 | -13 | -0.06% |
| 2015 | 21,598 | 40 | 0.19% |
| 2014 | 21,558 | 3 | 0.01% |
| 2013 | 21,555 | -34 | -0.16% |
| 2012 | 21,589 | 83 | 0.39% |
| 2011 | 21,506 | -4 | -0.02% |
| 2010 | 21,510 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 20,339 | 539 | 2.72% |
| 1990 | 19,800 | -1,127 | -5.39% |
| 1980 | 20,927 | -1,920 | -8.4% |
| 1970 | 22,847 | -1,027 | -4.3% |
| 1960 | 23,874 | 3,520 | 17.29% |
| 1950 | 20,354 | -74 | -0.36% |
| 1940 | 20,428 | -378 | -1.82% |
| 1930 | 20,806 | -338 | -1.6% |
| 1920 | 21,144 | 3,322 | 18.64% |
| 1910 | 17,822 | 2,591 | 17.01% |
| 1900 | 15,231 | 1,163 | 8.27% |
| 1890 | 14,068 | 4,507 | 47.14% |
| 1880 | 9,561 | 5,001 | 109.67% |
| 1870 | 4,560 | -18,208 | -79.97% |