Sedalia, Colorado facts for kids
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Sedalia, Colorado
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Looking south on Manhart Street in Sedalia.
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Location of the Sedalia CDP in Douglas County, Colorado.
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 Sedalia, Colorado
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Colorado |
| County | Douglas County |
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| • Type | unincorporated town |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.363 sq mi (3.531 km2) |
| • Land | 1.363 sq mi (3.531 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.000 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,823 ft (1,775 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 177 |
| • Density | 129.8/sq mi (50.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (MST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP Code |
80135
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| Area codes | 303 & 720 |
| GNIS feature | Sedalia CDP |
Sedalia is a small community in Douglas County, Colorado, United States. It's not a city with its own government, but a special type of area called a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means the government counts its population. Sedalia is also home to a post office. It's part of the larger Denver area. In 2020, about 177 people lived in Sedalia.
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History of Sedalia
The Sedalia post office first opened in 1872. This means people have been sending and receiving mail here for over 150 years! The community was named after a city in Missouri, which is also called Sedalia.
Geography and Location
Sedalia is located in the northern part of Douglas County. It sits along U.S. Route 85, a main road. This road goes about 8 miles (13 km) southeast to Castle Rock, which is the main town for Douglas County. If you go north on the same road, you'll reach downtown Denver in about 24 miles (39 km).
The Sedalia CDP covers an area of about 3.531 square kilometers (1.363 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Population and Demographics
The United States Census Bureau first officially counted Sedalia as a CDP for the year 2000 census. A census is like a big count of all the people living in a place. It helps the government understand how communities are growing or changing.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 2000 | 211 | — |
| 2010 | 206 | −2.4% |
| 2020 | 177 | −14.1% |
| Source: United States Census Bureau | ||
As you can see from the table, the population of Sedalia has been small and has changed a little over the years. In 2020, there were 177 people living there.
Education in Sedalia
Students in Sedalia attend schools that are part of the Douglas County School District. This school district serves many communities in Douglas County.
Notable People from Sedalia
Sedalia has been home to some interesting people, including:
- Philip F. Roach (1881-1976): He was a high-ranking officer, a Commodore, in the U.S. Coast Guard. He also received the Navy Cross, which is a very brave award.
- Scott E Crawford: He was a Chief Warrant Officer Four in the U.S. Army and is now retired. He received the Bronze Star Medal for his service. He was involved in many important missions, including in El Salvador, during Desert Storm, and in the Balkans. He also worked on special operations assignments.
