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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Ozark

Alabama · 15,119 residents · 34.107 sq mi
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Ozark has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,330. Population has grown 17% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $68,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

15,119
+17%since 1990
from 12,922 in 1990
1990 – 2025
443 / sq mi
+17%since 1990
from 379 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.7
+17%since 1990
from 33.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,330
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,078 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,984
+52%since 1990
from $10,517 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.0%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 16.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$68,600
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$362
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $286 in 1990
US average: $602
65.0%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 59.3% in 1990
35.0% rent
2.3
+4%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic73.2%(9,461)
Black24.3%(3,137)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(138)
Asian1%(133)
Diversity Score52.1%(6,737)
2000
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(10,138)
Black28.1%(4,255)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(314)
Asian0.7%(104)
Diversity Score56.1%(8,475)
56
+8%since 1990
from 52 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.0%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 14.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.6%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 72.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.9%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.6 min
−21%since 1990
from 16.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ozark, Alabama?

Ozark, Alabama has about 15,119 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Ozark, Alabama?

The typical household in Ozark, Alabama earns about $29,330 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 $68,600, and the typical rent is about $362 a month.

How educated are people in Ozark, Alabama?

About 14.0% 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 19.0% 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 2,197 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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