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Ozark County

Missouri · 8,553 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 $33,046. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $109,100. With a median age of 51.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 42% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,553
−10%since 2000
from 9,542 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
11 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 13 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.9
+19%since 2000
from 43.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K9K10K1990201020202024Ozark County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,046
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,861 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,479
+45%since 2000
from $14,133 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,100
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $336 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
19.5% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+35%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(9,249)
Black0.1%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(90)
Asian0.1%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(283)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(8,000)
Black0.2%(19)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(109)
Asian0.2%(14)
Other2.2%(184)
Diversity Score9.5%(815)
Segregation Score9.8%(838)
Diversity Score
10
+222%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
10
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+41%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 45.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.4%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.8%
−67.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ozark County, Missouri?

Ozark County, Missouri has about 8,553 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ozark County, Missouri earns about $33,046 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 $109,100, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Ozark County, Missouri?

About 11.7% 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 24.0% of people in Ozark County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ozark County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Ozark County, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 45 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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3 census tracts
Census Tract 4702Census Tract 4701.01Census Tract 4701.02
16 ZIP codes
ZIP 65655ZIP 65626ZIP 65761ZIP 65637ZIP 65609ZIP 65760ZIP 65676ZIP 65762ZIP 65773ZIP 65729ZIP 65618ZIP 65766ZIP 65715ZIP 65784ZIP 65741ZIP 65666
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