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Ozark

Alabama · 14,269 residents (2025 est.) · 34.107 sq mi
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Ozark has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,944. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $148,900. The poverty rate of 28.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,327
−5%since 2000
from 15,119 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
420 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 443 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.1
+11%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:14,269 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
13K13K14K15K15K1990201020202024Ozark
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,944
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,330 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,192
+95%since 2000
from $15,984 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.545
+17%since 2010
from 0.465 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$148,900
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$694
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $362 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
35.1% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+30%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
28
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(10,138)
Black28.1%(4,255)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(314)
Asian0.7%(104)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.1%(8,475)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.7%(8,125)
Black32.3%(4,623)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(783)
Asian0.7%(105)
Other4.8%(691)
Diversity Score71.1%(10,188)
Diversity Score
71
+27%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.0%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+86%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 54.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.6%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.6%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2012
from 22.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.8%
−76.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.9%
+16.1 ptssince 2017
from 67.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 96.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 2.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ozark, Alabama?

Ozark, Alabama has about 14,327 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ozark, Alabama?

The typical household in Ozark, Alabama earns about $48,944 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ozark, Alabama expensive?

In Ozark, Alabama, the median home is worth about $148,900, and the typical rent is about $694 a month.

How educated are people in Ozark, Alabama?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Ozark, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ozark, Alabama?

About 28.1% of people in Ozark, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ozark, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Ozark, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,405 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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