Ozark County, Missouri Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 91st-largest in Missouri
The population of Ozark County, Missouri is 8,773 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 91st-largest county in Missouri. The median household income is $42,329, the median home value is $156,400, and the median age is 51.9.
The population of Ozark County has declined 6.7% since 2010 (9,746 → 9,090), a -0.50% annualized rate.
8,773
Population
-0.50%
Annual growth
12
People / sq mi
$42,329
Median Income
$156,400
Median Home Value
Ozark County covers 745 sq mi of land at 11.8 people per square mile.
About Ozark County, MO
Ozark County is a county in Missouri with a population of 8,773. It ranks #91 among counties in Missouri by population. The median age is 51.9, older than the national median. The population is 50.4% male and 49.6% female.
The median household income in Ozark County is $42,329, below the US median of $74,580. 17.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $156,400, with monthly rent averaging $626. The homeownership rate of 80.4% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Ozark County reflects 12.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 12.7% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 30.3 minutes each way.
Ozark County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Ozark County had a population of 9,746 in 2010 and 9,090 in 2024, a -6.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 9,746 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.47%.
9,090
Population (2024)
9,746
Population (2010)
9,746
Peak (2010)
-0.47%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,746 |
| 2011 | 9,649 |
| 2012 | 9,600 |
| 2013 | 9,512 |
| 2014 | 9,448 |
| 2015 | 9,373 |
| 2016 | 9,204 |
| 2017 | 9,236 |
| 2018 | 9,011 |
| 2019 | 9,155 |
| 2020 | 8,519 |
| 2021 | 8,790 |
| 2022 | 8,970 |
| 2023 | 8,996 |
| 2024 | 9,090 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
51.9
Median Age
49.6%
Female
50.4%
Male
28.9%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 15.2% · Seniors (65+): 28.9%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $42,329$-26,591 vs state |
| Mean household income | $69,410 |
| Per-capita income | $29,824 |
| Poverty rate | 17.0%+8.6% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% |
| Employment-to-population | 40.5% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Ozark County is professional & business services, accounting for 19.1% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
1.3%
Carpool
70.9%
Public transit
12.7%
Work from home
30.3 min
Avg commute
Housing
$156,400$-59,200 vs state
Median home value
$626
Median rent
80.4%
Homeownership rate
5,046
Total housing units
71.0%
Occupied
29.0%
Vacant
19.6%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
83.7%
With health insurance
87.8%
With broadband internet
50.5%
Foreign-born
10.2%
Veterans (18+)
26.7%
With a disability
98.1%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
83.3%
High School+
12.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ozark County, Missouri has a population of 8,773 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 91st-largest county in Missouri. Population density is 12 people per square mile.
The population of Ozark County has declined 6.7% since 2010 (9,746 → 9,090), a -0.50% annualized rate.
The median household income in Ozark County, Missouri is $42,329, with mean (average) household income of $69,410 and per-capita income of $29,824. 17.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Ozark County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (94.2%), Hispanic or Latino (3.3%), Black or African American (0.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Ozark County, Missouri is 51.9 years. Residents are 49.6% female and 50.4% male.
The median home value in Ozark County is $156,400 and median monthly rent is $626. 80.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 5,046 total housing units, 29.0% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Ozark County, Missouri is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 19.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.5%.
Kansas City is among the largest cities associated with Ozark County, Missouri, with a population of 508,233.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.