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Ozark County, Missouri
Ozark County, Missouri. Ozark County had 9,172 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.2% since 2020, faster than Missouri (+1.9%). It holds 6 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 3 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 29153.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
9,172
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,553 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,873
Median household income
$44,163
±$3,934 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$168,600
±$12,724 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$631
±$59 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
How many people live in Ozark County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 8,553 residents in Ozark County. The Census Bureau estimates 9,172 for July 1, 2025, up 7.2% since 2020, faster than Missouri (+1.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 8,873 over 745 square miles of land.
| Measure | Ozark County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,873 | 6,191,814 | −334 |
| Households | 3,709±156 | 2,508,227 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.38±0.10 | 2.40 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,030±20 | 2,825,287 | −677 |
Ozark County's population since 2000
From 9,542 in 2000 to 9,172 in 2025: down 3.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Ozark County?
Ozark County holds 6 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Gainesville with 784 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Gainesville | 745 | $32,391 |
|---|---|---|
| TheodosiaGEOID 2972898 | 188 | $24,600 |
| BakersfieldGEOID 2903052 | 186 | $37,043 |
| PontiacGEOID 2959060 | 123 | $88,229 |
| WasolaGEOID 2977794 | 115 | not published |
| SundownGEOID 2971628 | 62 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Ozark County?
The median resident of Ozark County is 51.4 years old; 19.0% are under 18 and 29.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.7%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.8%. 0.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Ozark County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.4±0.5 | 39.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.0%±0.3 pts | 22.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 29.3%±0.5 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.1% | 5.2% | +0.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.7%±0.5 pts | 76.3% | −1.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 2.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.8%±0.6 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.8%±0.5 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.8%±0.8 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.1%±1.5 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 24.3%±3.6 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.2%±2.8 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.1%±3.9 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.3%±2.8 pts | 32.4% | +4.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.9%±1.6 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.5%±1.2 pts | 2.5% | – |
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 County earn?
Half of Ozark County's 3,709 households earn less than $44,163 a year (±$3,934), against $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 the median was $39,317 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $4,846 after inflation. 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Ozark County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $44,163±$3,934 | $70,702 | +$4,846 |
| Mean household income | $69,510±$9,861 | $96,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,178±$4,164 | $39,695 | +$7,116 |
| People below the poverty line | 21.5%±4.9 pts | 12.6% | −8.1 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 27.3%±7.9 pts | 15.8% | −20.9 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.7%±3.6 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 78.7%±3.9 pts | 89.3% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 82.1% of Ozark County's occupied homes and renters 17.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $168,600 by its owner (±$12,724). The median renter pays $631 a month including utilities, and 33.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Ozark County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $168,600±$12,724 | $230,300 | +$48,484 |
| Median gross rent | $631±$59 | $1,033 | −$181 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.2%±12.1 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,119±$63 | $1,524 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 82.1%±3.0 pts | 68.1% | +4.5 pts |
| Housing units | 5,030±20 | 2,825,287 | −677 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9%±0.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.3%±5.6 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.3%±3.3 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 17.8%±2.9 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.5%±1.6 pts | 13.3% | – |
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 County building?
Builders took permits for 6 new housing units across Ozark County in 2025 (6 single-family), 0.7 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Ozark County get to work?
72.6% of Ozark County's workers drive alone and 14.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.0%.
| Measure | Ozark County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 44.4%±3.1 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0%±2.1 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 72.6%±5.4 pts | 74.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.0%±3.1 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 1.1%±0.9 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.7%±5.2 pts | 13.0% | +9.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.6 min±2.4 | 23.5 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 are Ozark County's census tracts?
Ozark County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $39,875 (Tract 4701.02) to $46,667 (Tract 4702).
| Tract 4701.0129153470101 | 2,508±299 | $42,670 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4701.0229153470102 | 1,838±214 | $39,875 |
| Tract 470229153470200 | 4,527±330 | $46,667 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Ozark County compare with Missouri's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 91st of 115 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 9th of 115 |
| Residents per square mile | 101st of 115 |
| Median household income | 111th of 115 |
| Median home value | 54th of 115 |
| Median gross rent | 101st of 115 |
| Poverty rate | 7th of 115 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 91st of 115 |
| Median age | 5th of 115 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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