Ozark, AL Demographics

A map of Ozark's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	8,125	8,147	56.7%	56.7%
Black	4,623	4,760	32.3%	33.1%
Hispanic	783	566	5.5%	3.9%
Multiracial	665	627	4.6%	4.4%
Asian	105	151	0.7%	1.1%
Native American/Other	26	117	0.2%	0.8%

Ozark, Alabama has an estimated population of 14,327, a less than 1% change from the 14,368 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.7% White, 32.3% Black, 5.5% Hispanic, 4.6% Multiracial, 0.7% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ozark, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ozark is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Alabama overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Ozark, that probability was 56.5% in 2020 and 56.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ozark is ranked the 54th most populous place in Alabama, out of 594 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Ozark was ranked the 54th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ozark's White Population

8,125 residents of Ozark, or 56.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ozark is lower than in Alabama overall, where 63.4% of the population is White. Ozark ranks 432nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ozark's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Ozark's population has remained roughly unchanged at 56.7%.

Ozark is more White than neighboring Daleville (50.3% White). Ozark is less White than neighboring Newton (83.1% White), Fort Rucker (61.7% White), Ariton (73.6% White), and Pinckard (79.6% White).

Ozark's Black Population

4,623 residents of Ozark, or 32.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ozark is higher than in Alabama overall, where 25.6% of the population is Black. Ozark ranks 156th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ozark's Black population has declined by an estimated 2.9%. Black residents' share of Ozark's population has decreased from 33.1% to 32.3%.

Ozark is more Black than neighboring Newton (9.1% Black), Fort Rucker (6.2% Black), Ariton (16.1% Black), and Pinckard (8% Black). Ozark is less Black than neighboring Daleville (33.8% Black).

Ozark's Asian Population

105 residents of Ozark, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ozark is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Ozark ranks 95th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ozark's Asian population has declined by an estimated 30.5%. Asian residents' share of Ozark's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Ozark is more Asian than neighboring Newton (0% Asian), Ariton (0% Asian), and Pinckard (0% Asian). Ozark is less Asian than neighboring Fort Rucker (4.7% Asian), and Daleville (3.8% Asian).

Ozark's Hispanic Population

783 residents of Ozark, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ozark is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 5.6% of the population is Hispanic. Ozark ranks 186th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ozark's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 38.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Ozark's population has increased from 3.9% to 5.5%.

Ozark is more Hispanic than neighboring Newton (3.2% Hispanic), and Daleville (3.7% Hispanic). Ozark is less Hispanic than neighboring Fort Rucker (18.7% Hispanic), Ariton (8.6% Hispanic), and Pinckard (7.3% Hispanic).

Ozark's Native American/Other Population

26 residents of Ozark, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ozark is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Ozark ranks 187th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ozark's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 77.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ozark's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.2%.

Ozark is more Native American/Other than neighboring Newton (0% Native American/Other), and Daleville (0% Native American/Other). Ozark is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Rucker (0.3% Native American/Other), Ariton (1% Native American/Other), and Pinckard (1.5% Native American/Other).

Ozark's Multiracial Population

665 residents of Ozark, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ozark is comparable to the share in Alabama overall, where 3.3% of the population is Multiracial. Ozark ranks 177th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 594 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ozark's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 6.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Ozark's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.6%.

Ozark is more Multiracial than neighboring Ariton (0.7% Multiracial), and Pinckard (3.6% Multiracial). Ozark is less Multiracial than neighboring Newton (4.7% Multiracial), Fort Rucker (8.4% Multiracial), and Daleville (8.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.