Sedalia, MO Demographics

A map of Sedalia's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	16,249	16,209	73.8%	74.6%
Hispanic	3,314	2,746	15.1%	12.6%
Multiracial	1,239	1,241	5.6%	5.7%
Black	871	1,136	4.0%	5.2%
Asian	218	171	1.0%	0.8%
Native American/Other	112	222	0.5%	1.0%

Sedalia, Missouri has an estimated population of 22,003, a slight increase from the 21,725 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.8% White, 15.1% Hispanic, 5.6% Multiracial, 4.0% Black, 1.0% Asian, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sedalia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sedalia has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Missouri overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Sedalia, that probability was 42.1% in 2020 and 42.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sedalia is ranked the 35th most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Sedalia was ranked the 34th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sedalia's White Population

16,249 residents of Sedalia, or 73.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sedalia is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Sedalia ranks 947th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sedalia's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Sedalia's population has decreased from 74.6% to 73.8%.

Sedalia is more White than neighboring La Monte (52.7% White). Sedalia is less White than neighboring Smithton (92.1% White), Hughesville (97.9% White), Green Ridge (87.7% White), and Ionia (78.4% White).

Sedalia's Black Population

871 residents of Sedalia, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sedalia is lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Sedalia ranks 156th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sedalia's Black population has declined by an estimated 23.3%. Black residents' share of Sedalia's population has decreased from 5.2% to 4.0%.

Sedalia is more Black than neighboring Smithton (0% Black), Hughesville (0% Black), Green Ridge (1% Black), La Monte (0.4% Black), and Ionia (0% Black).

Sedalia's Asian Population

218 residents of Sedalia, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sedalia is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Sedalia ranks 248th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sedalia's Asian population has grown by an estimated 27.5%. Asian residents' share of Sedalia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Sedalia is more Asian than neighboring Smithton (0% Asian), Hughesville (0% Asian), Green Ridge (0% Asian), and Ionia (0% Asian). Sedalia is less Asian than neighboring La Monte (1.3% Asian).

Sedalia's Hispanic Population

3,314 residents of Sedalia, or 15.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sedalia is higher than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Sedalia ranks 38th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sedalia's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 20.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Sedalia's population has increased from 12.6% to 15.1%.

Sedalia is more Hispanic than neighboring Smithton (5% Hispanic), Hughesville (0% Hispanic), Green Ridge (6.5% Hispanic), and Ionia (0% Hispanic). Sedalia is less Hispanic than neighboring La Monte (41.7% Hispanic).

Sedalia's Native American/Other Population

112 residents of Sedalia, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sedalia is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Sedalia ranks 314th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sedalia's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 49.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sedalia's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.5%.

Sedalia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Smithton (0.2% Native American/Other), Hughesville (0% Native American/Other), Green Ridge (0.4% Native American/Other), La Monte (0% Native American/Other), and Ionia (0% Native American/Other).

Sedalia's Multiracial Population

1,239 residents of Sedalia, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sedalia is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Sedalia ranks 353rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sedalia's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Sedalia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.6%.

Sedalia is more Multiracial than neighboring Smithton (2.6% Multiracial), Hughesville (2.1% Multiracial), Green Ridge (4.4% Multiracial), and La Monte (3.9% Multiracial). Sedalia is less Multiracial than neighboring Ionia (21.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.