Missouri

Pettis

42,980
2020 population
1840
first census record
19
census records

About Pettis

Pettis, Missouri, first appears in the United States federal census in 1840, when it recorded a population of 2,930. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 42,980.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Blackwater, Skirmish at Sedalia (Second), Missouri, and 29 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202042,980
201042,201
200039,403
199035,437
198036,378
197034,137
196035,120
195031,577
194033,336
193034,664
192035,813
191033,913
190032,438
189031,151
188027,271
187018,706
18609,392
18505,150
18402,930
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Pettis

Military engagements that took place in Pettis, Missouri.

Battle of Blackwater
1861
Skirmish at Sedalia (Second), Missouri
1862

Historic places in Pettis

National Register of Historic Places listings in Pettis, Missouri.

Hubbard, C.C., High School
Sedalia
Missouri/Sedalia Trust Company
Sedalia
Jones, Henry, Farmstead
Sedalia
Building at 217 West Main Street
Sedalia
G and G Veterinary Hospital
Sedalia
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad Depot
Sedalia
Sedalia Public Library
Sedalia
Hotel Bothwell
Sedalia
Heard, John T. and Lillian, House
Sedalia
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Frequently asked about Pettis

When does Pettis first appear in the US census?
Pettis, Missouri first appears in the federal census in 1840, with a recorded population of 2,930.
What is the population of Pettis?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Pettis had a recorded population of 42,980.
Were any battles fought in Pettis?
2 documented military engagements took place in Pettis, including Battle of Blackwater, Skirmish at Sedalia (Second), Missouri.
How many historic places are in Pettis?
29 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Pettis, Missouri.
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