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Lake Ozark

Missouri · 2,077 residents · 7.189 sq mi
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Lake Ozark is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,694. Population has grown 39% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $256,400. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 32% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,077
+39%since 2000
from 1,489 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
289 / sq mi
+39%since 2000
from 207 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.8
+17%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5391K2K2K3K1990201020202024Lake Ozark
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,694
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,386 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,858
+91%since 2000
from $20,830 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.3%
+32.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$256,400
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,016
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
32.2% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+14%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(1,900)
Black1.1%(22)
Hispanic / Latino2%(41)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other4.3%(90)
Diversity Score18.2%(378)
Diversity Score
18
+164%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.5%
+21.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+84%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.9%
+11.8 ptssince 2011
from 54.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.8%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−76.2 ptssince 2013
from 82.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lake Ozark, Missouri?

Lake Ozark, Missouri has about 2,077 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lake Ozark, Missouri earns about $75,694 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 $256,400, and the typical rent is about $1,016 a month.

How educated are people in Lake Ozark, Missouri?

About 42.5% 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 11.7% 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 1,348 residents, a change of about 185 percent over that period.

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