Sedalia

City in Pettis County, Missouri

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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.

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, MO population

Sedalia had 21,725 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census21,725
Density1,445 per sq mi (558 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Sedalia at a glance

StateMissouri (MO)
CountyPettis County
TypeCity
Population21,725 (2020)
Land area15.03 sq mi (38.9 km²)
Water area0.04 sq mi (0.09 km²)
Elevation909 ft (277 m)
Coordinates38.7052° N, 93.2358° W
ZIP code65301
Official websitecityofsedalia.com
Census code (GEOID)2966440

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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