Sedalia, MO Demographics

A map of Sedalia's Population by Race

Sedalia, Missouri had a population of 21,725 in 2020. It was 74.6% White, 5.2% Black, 0.8% Asian, 12.6% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 5.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Sedalia, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Sedalia is the 34th most populous. 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's White Population

16,209 residents of Sedalia identify as White, or 74.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Sedalia roughly similar to the White share of the population of Missouri (75.8% White). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Sedalia is ranked #947 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Sedalia is more White than neighboring La Monte (50.8% White). Sedalia is less White than neighboring Smithton (89.9% White), Hughesville (93.3% White), Green Ridge (93.6% White), and Ionia (94.4% White).

Sedalia's Black Population

1,136 residents of Sedalia identify as Black, or 5.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Sedalia slightly less than the Black share of the population of Missouri (11.3% Black). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Sedalia is ranked #156 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

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

Sedalia's Asian Population

171 residents of Sedalia identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Sedalia roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Missouri (2.1% Asian). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Sedalia is ranked #228 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Sedalia is more Asian than neighboring Hughesville (0% Asian), Green Ridge (0% Asian), La Monte (0.5% Asian), and Ionia (0% Asian).

Sedalia's Hispanic Population

2,746 residents of Sedalia identify as Hispanic, or 12.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Sedalia slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Missouri (4.9% Hispanic). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Sedalia is ranked #38 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Sedalia is more Hispanic than neighboring Smithton (4.7% Hispanic), Hughesville (0.7% Hispanic), Green Ridge (2.8% Hispanic), and Ionia (0% Hispanic). Sedalia is less Hispanic than neighboring La Monte (41.6% Hispanic).

Sedalia's Native American/Other Population

222 residents of Sedalia identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Sedalia roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Missouri (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Sedalia is ranked #304 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Sedalia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Green Ridge (0.9% Native American/Other). Sedalia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Smithton (1.2% Native American/Other), Hughesville (1.3% Native American/Other), La Monte (1.5% Native American/Other), and Ionia (1.4% Native American/Other).

Sedalia's Multiracial Population

1,241 residents of Sedalia identify as Multiracial, or 5.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Sedalia roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Missouri (5% Multiracial). Of the 1,082 places in Missouri, Sedalia is ranked #345 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Sedalia is more Multiracial than neighboring Smithton (3.4% Multiracial), Hughesville (4.7% Multiracial), Green Ridge (2.8% Multiracial), La Monte (5.2% Multiracial), and Ionia (4.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.