Sedalia
City in Pettis County, Missouri

Sedalia is a city in Pettis County, Missouri, with 21,725 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 909 ft (277 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Smithton, 7.9 miles E.
- 21,725residents (2020 Census)
- 909 ftelevation · 277 m
- 15.0 sq miland area · 38.9 km²
- 1,445 / sq mipopulation density
- 65301ZIP code
About Sedalia
Sedalia is a city in central Missouri, US, located approximately 30 miles (50 kilometers) south of the Missouri River. It is the county seat of Pettis County, Missouri, United States, and the principal city of the Sedalia Micropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 21,725. Sedalia is also the location of the Missouri State Fair and the Scott Joplin International Ragtime Festival. U.S. Routes 50 and 65 intersect in the city.
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Living in Sedalia
- Median household income
- $50,990
- Median home value
- $143,000
- Median rent
- $877/mo
- Median age
- 37.3
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Sedalia had 21,725 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 21,725 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,445 per sq mi (558 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sedalia at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | Pettis County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 21,725 (2020) |
| Land area | 15.03 sq mi (38.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km²) |
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.7052° N, 93.2358° W |
| ZIP code | 65301 |
| Official website | cityofsedalia.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2966440 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sedalia
- Smithton7.9 mi E
- Hughesville9.6 mi N
- Green Ridge11.0 mi SW
- La Monte11.1 mi NW
- Otterville12.6 mi E
- Ionia14.7 mi S
- Houstonia15.0 mi NW
- Whiteman AFB17.0 mi W
- Cole Camp17.1 mi S
- Knob Noster18.0 mi W
- Syracuse19.5 mi E
- Windsor19.6 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Sedalia
What county is Sedalia in?
Sedalia is in Pettis County, Missouri.
What is the population of Sedalia, MO?
21,725 people lived in Sedalia at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sedalia, MO?
The ZIP code of Sedalia is 65301.
What is the elevation of Sedalia?
909 feet (277 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sedalia?
Smithton (7.9 mi), Hughesville (9.6 mi), Green Ridge (11.0 mi), La Monte (11.1 mi), Otterville (12.6 mi).
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