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.

Lake Ozark, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,335

Median Agei

42.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.8%2,143

Black

3.9%90

Two or More

2.1%49

Hispanic/Latino

1.9%45

Other

0.3%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.3%58

High School Diploma

23.3%409

Some College (<1 yr)

8.5%149

Some College (1+ yr)

12.2%213

Associate's Degree

5.3%92

Bachelor's Degree

29.9%524

Master's Degree

6.2%109

Professional Degree

2.5%44

Doctorate

0.6%11

HS or Higher

91.8%

BA or Higher

39.3%

Graduate+

9.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$278,100

Median Renti

$1,304

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

68.6%635

Renter-Occupied

31.4%290

Total Units

1,864

Homeownership

68.6%

Vacancy Rate

50.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.1%26

$50K–$100K

3.6%23

$100K–$150K

12%76

$150K–$200K

14%89

$200K–$300K

18%114

$300K–$500K

22%140

$500K–$1M

22%140

$1M+

4.3%27

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

119

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.2%22

2010–2019

10.8%202

2000–2009

22.2%414

1990–1999

23.5%438

1980–1989

23.8%444

1970–1979

8.3%154

1960–1969

3.9%72

1950–1959

5.4%100

1940–1949

0.4%7

1939 or earlier

0.6%11

Heating Fuel

Electricity

81.5%754

Bottled/LP Gas

8.6%80

Utility Gas

6.7%62

No Fuel

2.7%25

Fuel Oil

0.4%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$74,176

Mean Household Incomei

$105,859

Per Capita Incomei

$43,664

Poverty Ratei

18.2%

Unemploymenti

4.3%

Labor Forcei

1,228

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.3%12

$10K–$15K

5.6%52

$15K–$20K

3.1%29

$20K–$25K

4.6%43

$25K–$30K

4.6%43

$30K–$35K

3.9%36

$35K–$40K

4.1%38

$40K–$45K

2.1%19

$45K–$50K

3%28

$50K–$60K

7.8%72

$60K–$75K

11.5%106

$75K–$100K

11%102

$100K–$125K

19.2%178

$125K–$150K

3.6%33

$150K–$200K

5%46

$200K+

9.5%88

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

170.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

United Kingdom

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

170(8.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.5%Insured

7.5%Uninsured