Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Ozark, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

22,417

Median Agei

33.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.4%19,143

Hispanic/Latino

6%1,356

Two or More

5.5%1,224

Black

1.5%327

Other

0.8%183

Asian

0.8%171

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%13

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.3%616

High School Diploma

22.1%3,181

Some College (<1 yr)

8.2%1,183

Some College (1+ yr)

16.4%2,368

Associate's Degree

10.1%1,461

Bachelor's Degree

17.3%2,492

Master's Degree

11.7%1,689

Professional Degree

0.4%54

Doctorate

1.4%196

HS or Higher

91.9%

BA or Higher

30.7%

Graduate+

13.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$254,800

Median Renti

$1,097

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.6%5,260

Renter-Occupied

37.4%3,148

Total Units

8,742

Homeownership

62.6%

Vacancy Rate

3.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.4%181

$50K–$100K

0.7%39

$100K–$150K

8.4%444

$150K–$200K

16.7%877

$200K–$300K

39%2,049

$300K–$500K

25.8%1,359

$500K–$1M

5.5%289

$1M+

0.4%22

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

220

$750–$1,000

971

$1,000–$1,250

664

$1,250–$1,500

653

$1,500–$2,000

365

$2,000+

123

Year Built

2020 or later

3.4%293

2010–2019

19.3%1,690

2000–2009

32.8%2,865

1990–1999

23%2,007

1980–1989

7.4%651

1970–1979

8.2%717

1960–1969

2.4%214

1950–1959

1.1%97

1940–1949

0.4%34

1939 or earlier

2%174

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

55.1%4,634

Electricity

41.7%3,502

Bottled/LP Gas

2.4%204

Other

0.4%34

No Fuel

0.2%19

Wood

0.2%15

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$74,182

Mean Household Incomei

$86,220

Per Capita Incomei

$32,257

Poverty Ratei

12.3%

Unemploymenti

4.3%

Labor Forcei

11,336

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.4%200

$10K–$15K

3.6%301

$15K–$20K

2.5%209

$20K–$25K

3.5%291

$25K–$30K

1.8%150

$30K–$35K

5.9%494

$35K–$40K

3.8%316

$40K–$45K

2.7%230

$45K–$50K

3.4%290

$50K–$60K

11.4%956

$60K–$75K

9.8%820

$75K–$100K

16.2%1,366

$100K–$125K

15.1%1,273

$125K–$150K

9.2%770

$150K–$200K

3.3%278

$200K+

5.5%464

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

126

Avg. Tenant Renti

$275/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

42 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers54 homes90% occupied$275/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

LIHTC24 homes

Tax-credit funded affordable housing developed by private builders

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $74,182/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

76%

Very low income$22K–$37K/yr

22%

Who Receives This Housing

86% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

6% of subsidized households are minority

20% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

27% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

9194.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

318

Canada

China

India

Korea

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,028(6.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.3%Insured

9.7%Uninsured