Ozark, Alabama Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Ozark, Alabama is 14,348 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 53rd-largest city in Alabama. The median household income is $46,951, the median home value is $138,600, and the median age is 41.9.
The population has declined 3.7% since 2010 (14,920 → 14,368).
14,348
Population
421
People / sq mi
$46,951
Median Income
$138,600
Median Home Value
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Ozark covers 34.1 sq mi of land at 421 people per square mile.
About Ozark, AL
Ozark stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most sparsely settled of US cities, at roughly 421 people per square mile. Ozark is a city in Alabama with a population of 14,348.
Incomes are among the lowest of comparable places, with a median household income of $46,951, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US cities: 21.2%, above the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $138,600, with typical rent around $773.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 18.8%, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is rare here (3.4%, below the national 14.0%), and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
Ozark city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Ozark city had a population of 14,920 in 2010 and 14,368 in 2024, a -3.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 14,920 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.27%.
14,368
Population (2024)
14,920
Population (2010)
14,920
Peak (2010)
-0.27%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 14,920 |
| 2011 | 14,784 |
| 2012 | 14,794 |
| 2013 | 14,699 |
| 2014 | 14,561 |
| 2015 | 14,519 |
| 2016 | 14,489 |
| 2017 | 14,442 |
| 2018 | 14,329 |
| 2019 | 14,284 |
| 2020 | 14,333 |
| 2021 | 14,267 |
| 2022 | 14,258 |
| 2023 | 14,334 |
| 2024 | 14,368 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 59.2% |
| Black or African American | 33.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$46,951
Median Household Income
$27,945
Per Capita Income
21.2%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$138,600
Median Home Value
$773
Median Rent
63.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
87.2%
High School+
18.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.5%
Drive Alone
83.4%
Public Transit
3.4%
Work From Home
23.7 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
32.0%
Foreign Born
92.9%
Non-English at Home
15.9%
Veterans
24.0%
With Disability
88.6%
Health Insurance
92.2%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 23.8% |
| Retail Trade | 11.3% |
| Public Administration | 9.3% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.7% |
| Manufacturing | 8.2% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 6.7% |
| Construction | 5.7% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.4% |
| Information | 3.0% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.8% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ozark, Alabama has a population of 14,348 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 53rd-largest city in Alabama.
The median household income in Ozark, Alabama is $46,951, with 21.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Ozark, Alabama is $138,600, with median monthly rent at $773 and a homeownership rate of 63.3%.
The median age in Ozark, Alabama is 41.9 years. The population is 48.2% male and 51.8% female.
The population has declined 3.7% since 2010 (14,920 → 14,368).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.