Ozark is a city located in Christian County Missouri. Ozark has a 2024 population of 23,408. It is also the county seat of Christian County. Ozark is currently growing at a rate of 2.19% annually and its population has increased by 9.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 21,403 in 2020.
The average household income in Ozark is $79,132 with a poverty rate of 12.69%. The median age in Ozark is 33.1 years: 31.6 years for males, and 35.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ozark was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,484 | 90.8% |
| Two or more races | 1,190 | 5.55% |
| Black or African American | 341 | 1.59% |
| Other race | 313 | 1.46% |
| Asian | 69 | 0.32% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 35 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 27 | 0.13% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,179 | 2.58 | 67.3 | 32.7 |
| Married | 3,994 | 3.37 | 92 | 8 |
| Non Family | 2,586 | 1.21 | 46.9 | 53.1 |
| Female | 1,212 | 2.64 | 32.9 | 67.1 |
| Male | 387 | 3.44 | 57.4 | 42.6 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
67.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 796 | 5.89% |
| Associates Degree | 1,179 | 8.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,720 | 20.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,971 | 14.59% |
| High School Graduate | 3,382 | 25.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 210 | 1.55% |
| Some College | 3,247 | 24.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,198 | 11,523 | 4,475 |
| 2+ Races | 759 | 516 | 52 |
| Hispanic | 652 | 330 | 113 |
| Other Race | 191 | 137 | 13 |
| Black | 181 | 172 | 38 |
| Islander | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Native American | 27 | 27 | 26 |
| Asian | 23 | 23 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,509 | $56,371 | $50,161 |
| Graduate Degree | $52,710 | $72,305 | $51,687 |
| High School Graduate | $38,533 | $51,475 | $28,808 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $49,960 | $90,450 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,714 | $55,459 | $40,017 |
| Some College | $37,480 | $51,543 | $29,245 |
$47,714
Average Earnings
$55,459
Average Male
$40,017
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.72% of Ozark residents speak only English, while 5.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18,799 | 2,549 | 13.56% |
| Hispanic | 963 | 61 | 6.33% |
| Multiple | 1,190 | 59 | 4.96% |
| Asian | 69 | 20 | 28.99% |
| Black | 289 | 6 | 2.08% |
12.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.94%
Male Poverty Rate
14.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ozark is Asian, with 28.99% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ozark is Black, with 2.08% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.31%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.17% |
| High School | 19.04% |
| Some College | 8.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.38% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 50.65% |
| Female Employed | 7.25% |
| Male Unemployed | 5.48% |
| Male Employed | 3.74% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,538 | $89,238 |
| Households | $66,631 | $79,132 |
| Married Families | $95,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,827 | $48,616 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.4%
Male Marriage Rate
50.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,199
Number of Veterans
1,006
Male Veterans
193
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 556 |
| Second Gulf War | 353 |
| Vietnam | 286 |
| Korea | 50 |
| World War II | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 503 |
| 65 to 74 | 227 |
| 75+ | 215 |
| 55 to 64 | 201 |
| 18 to 34 | 53 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,190 | 8.53% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 1.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.8%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67%
Labor Force Participation
64.4%
Employment Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
58.75%
Born in Ozark
96.52%
Native Born
3.48%
Foreign Born
1.04%
Non Citizen
2.43%
Naturalized
96.52% of Ozark residents were born in the United States, with 58.75% having been born in Missouri. 1.04% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 25,914 | 501 | 1.97% |
| 2028 | 25,413 | 501 | 2.01% |
| 2027 | 24,912 | 502 | 2.06% |
| 2026 | 24,410 | 501 | 2.1% |
| 2025 | 23,909 | 501 | 2.14% |
| 2024 | 23,408 | 501 | 2.19% |
| 2023 | 22,907 | 391 | 1.74% |
| 2022 | 22,516 | 538 | 2.45% |
| 2021 | 21,978 | 575 | 2.69% |
| 2020 | 21,403 | 826 | 4.01% |
| 2019 | 20,577 | 314 | 1.55% |
| 2018 | 20,263 | 335 | 1.68% |
| 2017 | 19,928 | 594 | 3.07% |
| 2016 | 19,334 | 284 | 1.49% |
| 2015 | 19,050 | 261 | 1.39% |
| 2014 | 18,789 | 279 | 1.51% |
| 2013 | 18,510 | 202 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 18,308 | 192 | 1.06% |
| 2011 | 18,116 | 178 | 0.99% |
| 2010 | 17,938 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,665 | 5,422 | 127.79% |
| 1990 | 4,243 | 1,263 | 42.38% |
| 1980 | 2,980 | -22,934 | -88.5% |