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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Ozark County

Missouri · 9,542 residents · 745.006 sq mi
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Ozark County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,861. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $63,300. With a median age of 43.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,542
+11%since 1990
from 8,598 in 1990
1990 – 2025
13 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 12 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.6
+4%since 1990
from 41.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K9K9K9K10K1990201020202024Ozark County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,861
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,417 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,133
+64%since 1990
from $8,611 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.6%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 22.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$63,300
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$336
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $241 in 1990
US average: $602
81.3%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 82.0% in 1990
18.7% rent
2.4
+8%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(8,546)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.1%(183)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(9,249)
Black0.1%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(90)
Asian0.1%(8)
Diversity Score3%(283)
3
+39%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.3%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.0%
+12.2 ptssince 1990
from 60.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.4%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.4 min
−38%since 1990
from 34.7 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 County, Missouri?

Ozark County, Missouri has about 9,542 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Ozark County, Missouri earns about $25,861 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ozark County, Missouri expensive?

In Ozark County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $63,300, and the typical rent is about $336 a month.

How educated are people in Ozark County, Missouri?

About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in Ozark County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ozark County, Missouri?

About 21.6% of people in Ozark County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ozark County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Ozark County, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 944 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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