Sedalia, NC Demographics

A map of Sedalia's Population by Race

Sedalia, North Carolina has an estimated population of 772, a large increase from the 676 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.2% Black, 15.4% White, 10.8% Hispanic, 2.1% Native American/Other, 1.6% Multiracial, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sedalia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sedalia has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Sedalia, that probability was 47.8% in 2020 and 47.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sedalia is ranked the 508th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Sedalia was ranked the 516th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sedalia's White Population

119 residents of Sedalia, or 15.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sedalia is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Sedalia ranks 741st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sedalia's White population has declined by an estimated 15.0%. White residents' share of Sedalia's population has decreased from 20.7% to 15.4%.

Sedalia is less White than neighboring McLeansville (74.9% White), Whitsett (71.9% White), Gibsonville (63.5% White), Elon (79% White), and Forest Oaks (74.6% White).

Sedalia's Black Population

542 residents of Sedalia, or 70.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sedalia is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Sedalia ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sedalia's Black population has grown by an estimated 16.3%. Black residents' share of Sedalia's population has increased from 68.9% to 70.2%.

Sedalia is more Black than neighboring McLeansville (12.6% Black), Whitsett (5.8% Black), Gibsonville (30.5% Black), Elon (9.6% Black), and Forest Oaks (18.4% Black).

Sedalia's Asian Population

0 residents of Sedalia, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sedalia is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Sedalia ranks 338th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sedalia's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Sedalia's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Sedalia is less Asian than neighboring Whitsett (2.3% Asian), Gibsonville (0.7% Asian), Elon (4.2% Asian), and Forest Oaks (1% Asian).

Sedalia's Hispanic Population

83 residents of Sedalia, or 10.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sedalia is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Sedalia ranks 487th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sedalia's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 167.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Sedalia's population has increased from 4.6% to 10.8%.

Sedalia is more Hispanic than neighboring Gibsonville (2.6% Hispanic), Elon (3.2% Hispanic), and Forest Oaks (0% Hispanic). Sedalia is less Hispanic than neighboring McLeansville (11.6% Hispanic), and Whitsett (16% Hispanic).

Sedalia's Native American/Other Population

16 residents of Sedalia, or 2.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sedalia is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Sedalia ranks 397th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sedalia's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 220.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sedalia's population has increased from 0.7% to 2.1%.

Sedalia is more Native American/Other than neighboring McLeansville (0.6% Native American/Other), Whitsett (0% Native American/Other), Gibsonville (0% Native American/Other), Elon (0.3% Native American/Other), and Forest Oaks (0% Native American/Other).

Sedalia's Multiracial Population

12 residents of Sedalia, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sedalia is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Sedalia ranks 246th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sedalia's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 58.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Sedalia's population has decreased from 4.3% to 1.6%.

Sedalia is more Multiracial than neighboring McLeansville (0.3% Multiracial). Sedalia is less Multiracial than neighboring Whitsett (4% Multiracial), Gibsonville (2.7% Multiracial), Elon (3.7% Multiracial), and Forest Oaks (6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.