Ozark, MO Demographics

A map of Ozark's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	19,143	18,563	85.4%	87.2%
Hispanic	1,356	932	6.0%	4.4%
Multiracial	1,224	1,292	5.5%	6.1%
Black	327	188	1.5%	0.9%
Native American/Other	196	188	0.9%	0.9%
Asian	171	121	0.8%	0.6%

Ozark, Missouri has an estimated population of 22,417, an increase from the 21,284 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.4% White, 6.0% Hispanic, 5.5% Multiracial, 1.5% Black, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 0.8% Asian. 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 has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Missouri 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 23.4% in 2020 and 26.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ozark is ranked the 34th most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 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 35th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ozark's White Population

19,143 residents of Ozark, or 85.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ozark is higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Ozark ranks 695th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ozark's White population has grown by an estimated 3.1%. White residents' share of Ozark's population has decreased from 87.2% to 85.4%.

Ozark is less White than neighboring Fremont Hills (90.1% White), Nixa (88.8% White), Highlandville (89.8% White), Sparta (94.6% White), and Rogersville (91.9% White).

Ozark's Black Population

327 residents of Ozark, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ozark is lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Ozark ranks 436th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ozark's Black population has grown by an estimated 73.9%. Black residents' share of Ozark's population has increased from 0.9% to 1.5%.

Ozark is more Black than neighboring Fremont Hills (0% Black), Nixa (1% Black), Sparta (0% Black), and Rogersville (0% Black). Ozark is less Black than neighboring Highlandville (1.7% Black).

Ozark's Asian Population

171 residents of Ozark, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ozark is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Ozark ranks 338th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ozark's Asian population has grown by an estimated 41.3%. Asian residents' share of Ozark's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Ozark is more Asian than neighboring Fremont Hills (0.7% Asian), Highlandville (0.2% Asian), Sparta (0% Asian), and Rogersville (0% Asian). Ozark is less Asian than neighboring Nixa (1.8% Asian).

Ozark's Hispanic Population

1,356 residents of Ozark, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ozark is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Ozark ranks 217th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ozark's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 45.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Ozark's population has increased from 4.4% to 6.0%.

Ozark is more Hispanic than neighboring Fremont Hills (4.5% Hispanic), Nixa (4% Hispanic), Highlandville (0.3% Hispanic), and Sparta (1.7% Hispanic). Ozark is less Hispanic than neighboring Rogersville (6.5% Hispanic).

Ozark's Native American/Other Population

196 residents of Ozark, or 0.9% 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 Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Ozark ranks 367th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ozark's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 4.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ozark's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Ozark is more Native American/Other than neighboring Highlandville (0% Native American/Other), Sparta (0% Native American/Other), and Rogersville (0% Native American/Other). Ozark is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fremont Hills (1.8% Native American/Other), and Nixa (1% Native American/Other).

Ozark's Multiracial Population

1,224 residents of Ozark, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ozark is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Ozark ranks 294th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ozark's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 5.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Ozark's population has decreased from 6.1% to 5.5%.

Ozark is more Multiracial than neighboring Fremont Hills (2.9% Multiracial), Nixa (3.3% Multiracial), Sparta (3.7% Multiracial), and Rogersville (1.6% Multiracial). Ozark is less Multiracial than neighboring Highlandville (8% 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.