Sedalia, MO

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2024 Population

22,003

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

37.3

3.04% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

19.4%

13.1% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$50,990

0.636% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$143,000

4.76% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

10,404

1.43% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Sedalia, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.2% of the residents in Sedalia, MO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Sedalia, MO are State Fair Community College (934 degrees awarded in 2024) and Academy of Salon Professionals (37 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Sedalia, MO was $143,000, and the homeownership rate was 56.6%.

Most people in Sedalia, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Sedalia, MO was 2 cars per household.

United States Missouri Pettis County, MO Sedalia, MO Pettis, Randolph, Saline, Cooper, Howard, Carroll & Chariton Counties PUMA, MO

Population & Diversity

Sedalia, MO is home to a population of 22k people, from which 95.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 7.62% of Sedalia, MO residents were born outside of the country (1.68k people).

In 2024, there were 11.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (16.2k people) in Sedalia, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.42k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 1.12k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.2%

2024 Citizenship

94.8%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 95.2% of Sedalia, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Sedalia, MO was 94.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Sedalia, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sedalia, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
16.2k ± 301
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
1.42k ± 306
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
1.12k ± 179

15.1%

Hispanic Population

3.31k people

15.1% of the people in Sedalia, MO are hispanic (3.31k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Sedalia, MO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Missouri.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
42,470 ± 5,042 people
India
24,378 ± 3,826 people
China
16,113 ± 3,112 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 42,470 Missouri residents, followed by India with 24,378 and China with 16,113.

Foreign-Born Population

7.62%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

1.68k people

8.2%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.79k people

As of 2024, 7.62% of Sedalia, MO residents (1.68k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sedalia, MO was 8.2%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Sedalia, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
544 ± 155
Vietnam
436 ± 124
Gulf War (1990s)
262 ± 116

Sedalia, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.25 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Sedalia, MO.

Health

87% of the population of Sedalia, MO has health coverage, with 37.4% on employee plans, 18.8% on Medicaid, 11.3% on Medicare, 17.5% on non-group plans, and 1.95% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Missouri see 1,421 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,421 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1596 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 382 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.7% under 18 years, 21.9% between 18 and 34 years, 36% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

13%

Uninsured

37.4%

Employer Coverage

18.8%

Medicaid

11.3%

Medicare

17.5%

Non-Group

1.95%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sedalia, MO declined by 2.28% from 13.3% to 13%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Sedalia, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Sedalia, MO employs 10.4k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Sedalia, MO were Manufacturing (2,245 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,478 people), and Retail Trade (1,403 people), and the highest paying industries were Wholesale Trade ($73,625), Utilities ($60,078), and Public Administration ($52,750).

Employment

Occupations

10.4k

2024 Value

± 728

1.43%

1 Year growth

± 9.54%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Sedalia, MO grew at a rate of 1.43%, from 10.3k employees to 10.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sedalia, MO, are Production Occupations (1,525 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,099 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (842 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sedalia, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Missouri (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

10.4k

2024 Value

± 728

1.43%

1 Year growth

± 9.54%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Sedalia, MO grew at a rate of 1.43%, from 10.3k employees to 10.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sedalia, MO, are Manufacturing (2,245 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,478 people), and Retail Trade (1,403 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sedalia, MO, though some of these residents may live in Sedalia, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$38,990

Median earning men ± $4,896

$29,920

Median earning women ± $2,555

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($102,607), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($61,019), and Public Administration ($54,844).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($49,420), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,417), and Manufacturing ($38,213).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

Y-Axis

2.17%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.94M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.17% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Sedalia, MO. Showing the available data for Missouri.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.5%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (40.1%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (0.797%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Missouri for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Eric Schmitt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Sedalia, MO awarded 971 degrees. The student population of Sedalia, MO in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,468 male students and 2,824 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Sedalia, MO are White (791 and 81.7%), Hispanic or Latino (72 and 7.44%), Two or More Races (48 and 4.96%), and Black or African American (40 and 4.13%).

The largest universities in Sedalia, MO by number of degrees awarded are State Fair Community College (934 and 96.2%) and Academy of Salon Professionals (37 and 3.81%).

The most popular majors in Sedalia, MO are Liberal Arts & Sciences (459 and 47.3%), Registered Nursing (51 and 5.25%), and Metal Fabricator (47 and 4.84%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 4,292 students enrolled in Sedalia, MO, 34.2% men and 65.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,418 records, of which 67.9% were women and 32.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
459 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
51 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
23 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Sedalia, MO was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 459 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Sedalia, MO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

State Fair Community College
934 degrees awarded
Academy of Salon Professionals
37 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was State Fair Community College with 934 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 326 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sedalia, MO, which is 0.505 times less than the 645 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 791 degrees mean that there were 11 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 72 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($4,704) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($1,080) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($388) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Sedalia, MO was $143,000 in 2024, which is 0.43 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $136,500 to $143,000, a 4.76% increase. The homeownership rate in Sedalia, MO is 56.6%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Sedalia, MO have an average commute time of 15.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sedalia, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$143,000

Median Property Value 2024

±$8,750

$5,297

Median Property Taxes

±$479

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Sedalia, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Sedalia, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

56.6%

Homeownership

2024

66.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 56.6% of the housing units in Sedalia, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 58.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Sedalia, MO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$50,990

Median Household Income

± $3,718

9.36k

Number of Households

± 627

In 2024, the median household income of the 9.36k households in Sedalia, MO grew to $50,990 from the previous year's value of $50,668.

The following chart displays the households in Sedalia, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Sedalia, MO is from Missouri.

0.45

2024 Wage GINI in Missouri

0.451

2023 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2024, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.34% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Missouri across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (75.4%)
Carpooled (15.3%)
Worked At Home (4.99%)

In 2024, 75.4% of workers in Sedalia, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (15.3%) and those who worked at home (4.99%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

15.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sedalia, MO have a shorter commute time (15.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.18% of the workforce in Sedalia, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Sedalia, MO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Sedalia, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Sedalia, MO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

19.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sedalia, MO (4.18k out of 21.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sedalia, MO is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.