Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Sedalia, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

22,003

Median Agei

37.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

73.8%16,249

Hispanic/Latino

15.1%3,314

Two or More

5.6%1,239

Black

4%871

Asian

1%218

Other

0.3%61

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%44

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6%881

High School Diploma

32.5%4,742

Some College (<1 yr)

8.3%1,214

Some College (1+ yr)

12.5%1,824

Associate's Degree

10.3%1,497

Bachelor's Degree

10.2%1,489

Master's Degree

4.7%692

Professional Degree

0.8%115

Doctorate

0.6%87

HS or Higher

86%

BA or Higher

16.3%

Graduate+

6.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$143,000

Median Renti

$877

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

56.6%5,297

Renter-Occupied

43.4%4,066

Total Units

10,203

Homeownership

56.6%

Vacancy Rate

8.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

8.9%469

$50K–$100K

18.1%961

$100K–$150K

26.4%1,401

$150K–$200K

22.1%1,173

$200K–$300K

18.2%965

$300K–$500K

5.4%288

$500K–$1M

0.7%39

$1M+

0%1

Rent Distribution

Under $500

513

$500–$750

808

$750–$1,000

1,268

$1,000–$1,250

907

$1,250–$1,500

172

$1,500–$2,000

177

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.3%136

2010–2019

8.9%905

2000–2009

7.1%725

1990–1999

7.8%796

1980–1989

6.2%632

1970–1979

11.6%1,188

1960–1969

11.8%1,206

1950–1959

16.6%1,690

1940–1949

7.3%742

1939 or earlier

21.4%2,183

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

54.5%5,102

Electricity

42.6%3,993

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%114

Wood

1%95

No Fuel

0.6%59

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$50,990

Mean Household Incomei

$64,284

Per Capita Incomei

$27,726

Poverty Ratei

19%

Unemploymenti

5.2%

Labor Forcei

11,006

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7%651

$10K–$15K

6.5%609

$15K–$20K

5.2%485

$20K–$25K

4.5%424

$25K–$30K

3.7%351

$30K–$35K

6.6%614

$35K–$40K

6.2%576

$40K–$45K

4.1%385

$45K–$50K

5.3%495

$50K–$60K

9.9%928

$60K–$75K

11.1%1,037

$75K–$100K

11.7%1,095

$100K–$125K

7.2%678

$125K–$150K

4.5%425

$150K–$200K

4.4%416

$200K+

2.1%194

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

679

Residentsi

930

Avg. Tenant Renti

$339/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

20 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing192 homes97% occupied$286/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers259 homes62% occupied$361/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8193 homes91% occupied$351/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC35 homes91% occupied$401/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $50,990/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

71.5%

Very low income$15K–$25K/yr

25.5%

Low income$25K–$41K/yr

2.7%

Moderate / aboveOver $41K/yr

0.3%

Who Receives This Housing

75% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

23% of subsidized households are minority

31.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

52.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,6767.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

825

Philippines

134

Guatemala

India

United Kingdom

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,592(9.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87%Insured

13%Uninsured