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Ozark, AL · 1 counties · 49,912 residents (2025 est.) · 561.113 sq mi
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Ozark has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,963. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $143,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
49,599
+1%since 2000
from 49,129 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
88 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 88 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.7
+10%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:49,912 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
48K49K49K50K50K1990201020202024Ozark
202450K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,963
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,998 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,913
+93%since 2000
from $16,010 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.0%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
+12%since 2010
from 0.424 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,500
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$889
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
38.1% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+33%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
11
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(35,771)
Black20.2%(9,902)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(1,642)
Asian1.1%(518)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.6%(24,356)
Segregation Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.1%(32,778)
Black20.3%(10,063)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(3,533)
Asian1.2%(587)
Other5.3%(2,638)
Diversity Score64.3%(31,871)
Segregation Score25%(12,390)
Diversity Score
64
+30%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
25
−11%since 2020
from 28 in 2020
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+68%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.8%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.1%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 20.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.1%
−76.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.0%
+16.2 ptssince 2017
from 69.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 95.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 3.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
In this metro

Principal cities

OzarkCENTRAL14,269
What's inside

1 component county

Dale CountyCENTRAL49,912
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ozark, AL?

Ozark, AL has about 49,599 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ozark, AL?

The typical household in Ozark, AL earns about $54,963 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ozark, AL expensive?

In Ozark, AL, the median home is worth about $143,500, and the typical rent is about $889 a month.

How educated are people in Ozark, AL?

About 20.4% of adults age 25 and over in Ozark, AL hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ozark, AL?

About 18.7% of people in Ozark, AL live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ozark, AL grown since 1990?

Yes, Ozark, AL has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 34 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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