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Ozark, Arkansas
Ozark, city, in Franklin County, Arkansas. Ozark had 3,628 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,542 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,551 (±25). GEOID 0552970.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,628
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,542 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,551 ±25
Median household income
$47,686
±$10,219 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$124,000
±$22,380 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$721
±$40 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
Where is Ozark and what county is it in?
Ozark is a city in Franklin County, Arkansas. It covers 7.9 square miles of land, 447 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Ozark, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,628 people lived in Ozark on July 1, 2025, up 3.0% since 2020, in line with Arkansas (+3.4%). The 2020 Census counted 3,542 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,551 (±25).
| Measure | Ozark | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,551 ±25 | 17,326 | −59 |
| Households | 1,549 ±165 | 7,048 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.23 ±0.24 | 2.41 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,781 ±192 | 7,757 | no clear change |
Ozark's population since 2000
From 3,525 in 2000 to 3,628 in 2025: up 2.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Ozark as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Ozark?
The median resident of Ozark is 35.9 years old; 17.7% are under 18 and 18.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.4%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.8%.
| Measure | Ozark | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.9 ±7.0 | 42.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.7% ±5.0 pts | 22.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.1% ±3.9 pts | 20.7% | – |
| Male | 47.3% ±5.1 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.8% ±2.9 pts | 3.3% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.4% ±4.7 pts | 86.1% | −5.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.5% ±1.8 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.8% ±2.5 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.7% ±0.8 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.8% ±2.3 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.2% ±4.8 pts | 10.4% | – |
| With a disability | 25.0% ±5.2 pts | 21.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.1% ±6.3 pts | 9.4% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.9% ±5.0 pts | 87.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 10.4% ±5.9 pts | 14.5% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.3% ±5.4 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.2% ±4.0 pts | 88.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1% ±1.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Ozark earn?
Half of Ozark's 1,549 households earn less than $47,686 a year (±$10,219), against $55,886 in Franklin County and $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 the median was $24,738 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $22,948 after inflation. 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Ozark | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $47,686 ±$10,219 | $55,886 | +$22,948 |
| Mean household income | $54,687 ±$5,672 | $72,644 | – |
| Per capita income | $24,470 ±$3,316 | $29,603 | +$9,047 |
| People below the poverty line | 17.8% ±8.2 pts | 18.0% | −23.1 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.5% ±19.6 pts | 23.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.5% ±7.3 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.5% ±4.0 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.3% ±6.9 pts | 78.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Ozark?
Owners occupy 55.6% of Ozark's occupied homes and renters 44.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $124,000 by its owner (±$22,380). The median renter pays $721 a month including utilities, and 30.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Ozark | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $124,000 ±$22,380 | $130,800 | +$31,944 |
| Median gross rent | $721 ±$40 | $719 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.7% ±15.7 pts | 34.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,207 ±$653 | $1,149 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 55.6% ±10.7 pts | 78.0% | +20.1 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 44.4% ±10.7 pts | 22.0% | – |
| Housing units | 1,781 ±192 | 7,757 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.3% ±4.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.4% ±8.8 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.8% ±9.4 pts | 74.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.6% ±1.3 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.2% ±2.3 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 12.8% ±9.8 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.4% ±3.7 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.0% ±5.5 pts | 7.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Ozark building?
Builders took permits for 22 new housing units in Ozark in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 6.1 per 1,000 residents against 5.0 across Arkansas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Ozark work and get to work?
72.2% of Ozark's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 16.5 minutes.
| Measure | Ozark | Franklin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.2% ±5.4 pts | 53.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 13.0% ±10.0 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 72.2% ±13.6 pts | 81.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 21.8% ±12.3 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 1.8% ±2.7 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 16.5 min ±3.8 | 23.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Ozark?
1 census tract lies mostly in Ozark, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9502.02Franklin County | 3,554 | $44,348 |
| Tract 9502.01Franklin County | 3,352 | $56,283 |
| Tract 9501Franklin County | 3,643 | $65,098 |
| Tract 9503.01Franklin County | 3,803 | $44,609 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Ozark) · Census block assignment files
How does Ozark compare with other places in Arkansas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Ozark is the 5,765th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 89th-most populous of 500 in Arkansas.
Ozark ranks 121st of 194 places in Arkansas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 89th | 500 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 73rd | 182 |
| Residents per square mile | 147th | 197 |
| Median household income | 121st | 194 |
| Per capita income | 134th | 197 |
| Median home value | 120th | 193 |
| Median gross rent | 135th | 186 |
| Poverty rate | 99th | 172 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 170th | 189 |
| Median age | 126th | 196 |
| Owner-occupied share | 139th | 197 |
| Travel time to work | 172nd | 197 |
Ozark's figures with every place in Arkansas (CSV)
Every place in Arkansas, sortable · Compare Ozark with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Ozark?
21 of the 57 figures for Ozark on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Ozark are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Ozark.