Ozark County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29153 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,873 | — | #2,574 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $44,163 | -41.2% | #2,988 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 51.4 years | +32.1% | #162 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $168,600 | -40.2% | #1,837 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $631 | -45.7% | #2,992 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 21.5% | +70.4% | #2,792 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Ozark County has a population of 8,873, making it the #2,574 most populous county in the US. The median age is 51.4 years, which is 32.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Ozark County is $44,163, ranking #2,988 out of 3,222 counties — 41.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 21.5% and unemployment stands at 5.0%.
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The median home value in Ozark County is $168,600 (-40.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $631/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.1%.
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86.8% of residents in Ozark County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.4% below the national rate.
About Ozark County, Missouri
Ozark County, Missouri has a total population of 8,873, making it the 2,574th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Ozark County is 51.4 years, which is 32.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Ozark County is $44,163, which ranks #2,988 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 41.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 21.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0%.
The median home value in Ozark County is $168,600, 40.2% below the national median. Renters in Ozark County pay a median gross rent of $631 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Ozark County, 15.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 54.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.6 min.
Ozark County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.7% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.1%).
All data for Ozark County, Missouri comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.