Demographics & People — Sedalia, Missouri
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 21,869 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~22,300 |
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| Median Age | 37.3 |
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| Total Households | 9,072 |
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| Family Households | 5,112 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.35 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.336 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 17,421 |
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| Black or African American | 798 |
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| Asian | 225 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 3,350 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 7,186 |
| Other groups | 5,466 |
| German | 4,203 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 3,007 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 2,426 |
| Irish | 1,949 |
| American | 1,939 |
| English | 1,543 |
| French (except Basque) | 461 |
| European | 375 |
Language
| English Only | 17,380 |
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| Spanish | 2,200 |
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| Population 5+ | 20,125 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,539 |
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| Population 18+ | 16,256 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 15.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 5.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Sedalia, Missouri.
