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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Lake Ozark

Missouri · 729 residents · 7.189 sq mi
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Lake Ozark has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,750. Population has fallen 51% since 2000, a loss of 760 residents. Median home value is $80,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
729
−51%vs 2000
vs 1,489 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
101 / sq mi
−51%vs 2000
vs 207 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
32.6
−21%vs 2000
vs 41.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
5391K2K2K3K1990201020202024Lake Ozark
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,750
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $37,386 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,725
−49%vs 2000
vs $20,830 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
17.1%
+4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,400
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $111,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$339
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $455 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
60.3%
−12.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.0% in 2000
39.7% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+14%vs 2000
vs 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(1,412)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(32)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.9%(103)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(722)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(4)
Diversity Score9.4%(68)
Diversity Score
9
+36%vs 2000
vs 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
−6.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
77.9%
−9.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+36%vs 2000
vs 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Ozark, Missouri?

Lake Ozark, Missouri has about 729 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Lake Ozark, Missouri?

The typical household in Lake Ozark, Missouri earns about $23,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lake Ozark, Missouri expensive?

In Lake Ozark, Missouri, the median home is worth about $80,400, and the typical rent is about $339 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Ozark, Missouri?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lake Ozark, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lake Ozark, Missouri?

About 17.1% of people in Lake Ozark, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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

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