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Lake Ozark

Missouri · 1,586 residents · 7.189 sq mi
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Lake Ozark has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,012. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $216,700. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 23.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,586
+7%since 2000
from 1,489 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
221 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 207 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.0
+17%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5391K2K2K3K1990201020202024Lake Ozark
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,012
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,386 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,928
+15%since 2000
from $20,830 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade14.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services11.6%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$216,700
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$578
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.7%
−17.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
24.5% rent
Vacancy rate
53.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.3
+78%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(1,518)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(19)
Asian0.8%(13)
Other0.3%(5)
Diversity Score6.3%(101)
Diversity Score
6
−8%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.8 min
+13%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
1.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.6%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.6%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Ozark, Missouri?

Lake Ozark, Missouri has about 1,586 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Ozark, Missouri earns about $41,012 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 $216,700, and the typical rent is about $578 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Ozark, Missouri?

About 22.6% 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 23.7% of people in Lake Ozark, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lake Ozark, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Lake Ozark, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 857 residents, a change of about 118 percent over that period.

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

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