Pettis County, Missouri

Total Population: 43,205

County Seat: Sedalia

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Median Home Value

$161,500

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$60,232

Across all households

Median Age

37.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

18.6%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)82.6%
Hispanic or Latino9.6%
Two or More Races4.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)2.5%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Other Race0.2%

Under 18 Years

25.2%

65 Years and Over

17.1%

Male

50.2%

Female

49.8%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

95.4%

No Health Insurance

11.9%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

87.2%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

18.6%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$60,232

Mean Household Income

$78,089

Per Capita Income

$30,954

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.0%

In Labor Force (19–64)

77.9%

SNAP / Food Stamps

10.9%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$161,500

Median Rent

$863/mo

Total Housing Units

18,608

Owner-Occupied

70.1%

Renter-Occupied

29.9%

Vacancy Rate

9.0%

Married Couple Households

48.9%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.9%

Male Householder, No Partner

17.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

25.8%

Average Household Size

2.50

Broadband Internet Access

88.6%

Housing Built Since 2010

8.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 29159.