Ozark, AL Micro Area

Metro Area

Population: 49,516 (2023 estimate)

Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA)

Metro area data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Core-Based Statistical Areas (CBSAs) are defined by the Office of Management and Budget and group counties with a central urban core plus surrounding communities that are economically tied to it. Metro areas often cross county and state lines, making them the best unit for understanding regional labor markets, housing costs, and commute patterns.

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — Ozark, AL Micro Area

What is the median household income in Ozark, AL Micro Area?: The median household income in Ozark, AL Micro Area is $53,955 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in Ozark, AL Micro Area?: The poverty rate in Ozark, AL Micro Area is 14.9% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in Ozark, AL Micro Area?: $129,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in Ozark, AL Micro Area?: The median gross rent in Ozark, AL Micro Area is $863 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of Ozark, AL Micro Area residents have a college degree?: 19.3% of adults in Ozark, AL Micro Area hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).

Population

49,516

Median Income

$53,955

Median Home Value

$129,100

Poverty Rate

14.9%

Unemployment (ACS 2023)

6.8%

Median Age

38.0 yrs

Since 2019 Median Income: +$6,741 (+14.3%) Home Value: +$17,100 (+15.3%) Poverty Rate: +1.6 pp (+12%) Bachelor's+: +1.2 pp (+6.6%) Unemployment: -1.2 pp (-15%)

Demographics

Total Population 49,516

Median Age 38.0

Female 50.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 6.9% White (non-Hisp.) 66.5% Black 21.2% Asian 1.3% Two or More 5.6% Other 2.5%

Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)

Korean

0.3%

Chinese

0.2%

Filipino

0.2%

Vietnamese

0.1%

Japanese

0.1%

Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)

Mexican

4.1%

Puerto Rican

1.9%

Cuban

0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $53,955 ±$2,136

Per Capita Income $68,734

Median Family Income $69,752

Poverty Rate 14.9%

Child Poverty Rate 26.7%

Working-Age Poverty Rate —

SNAP Recipients 17.5%

Social Security Income —

Retirement Income 28.1%

Household Income Distribution

< $10k

6.7%

$10–15k

5.7%

$15–25k

11.9%

$25–35k

8.9%

$35–50k

13.6%

$50–75k

17.4%

$75–100k

14.4%

$100–150k

13.4%

$150–200k

4.4%

$200k+

3.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 22,910

Owner-Occupied 61.3%

Renter-Occupied 38.7%

Vacancy Rate 13.7%

Median Home Value $129,100

Median Gross Rent $863

Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 20.2%

Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 29.2%

Home Value Distribution

< $50k

14.3%

$50–100k

19.8%

$100–200k

22.1%

$200–300k

19.6%

$300–500k

7.6%

$500k–$1M

2.2%

$1M+

0.4%

Gross Rent Distribution

< $500

13.0%

$500–1k

48.6%

$1–1.5k

26.8%

$1.5–2k

9.7%

$2–2.5k

1.2%

$2.5–3.5k

0.2%

$3.5k+

0.4%

Vehicle Availability

No vehicle

5.4%

1 vehicle

35.3%

2 vehicles

33.5%

25.8%

Housing Type

Single-fam. det.

65.4%

Single-fam. att.

3.3%

2–4 units

2.6%

5–19 units

3.2%

20+ units

0.8%

Mobile home

18.2%

Housing Age

Pre-1940

4.3%

1940–1969

2.8%

1970–1999

19.0%

2000–2009

11.6%

2010+

8.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 85.7%

Bachelor's or Higher 19.3%

Graduate Degree 6.4%

Some College / Associate 24.8%

Less Than High School 4.7%

Enrolled in School —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 54.7%

Unemployment Rate 6.8%

Work from Home 3.9%

Self-Employed 5.9%

Government Workers 21.2%

Private For-Profit 72.9%

Industry

Edu/Health

21.5%

Retail

14.6%

Arts/Entmt.

10.5%

Manufacturing

10.2%

Transportation

9.9%

Prof. Services

7.9%

Public Admin

7.1%

Construction

6.7%

Finance

3.1%

Agriculture

2.0%

Wholesale

1.3%

Information

0.4%

Occupation

Management

29.6%

Food Prep

19.8%

Sales

19.7%

Production

16.8%

Construction

14.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 22.3 min

Drove Alone 82.7%

Carpool 8.7%

Public Transit 0.3%

Work from Home 3.9%

Walked 2.8%

Bicycle —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 19,769

Avg. Household Size 2.00

Avg. Family Size —

Married-Couple Households 43.3%

Single-Mother Households —

Single-Father Households —

Living Alone —

Households with Children 14.0%

Multigenerational —

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.7%

5–9

6.9%

10–14

5.9%

15–19

5.9%

20–24

6.3%

25–34

14.0%

35–44

12.1%

45–54

11.4%

55–64

6.3%

65–74

6.6%

75–84

10.8%

85+

5.7%

Under 18: 23.3% Working age (18–64): 76.7% 65 and over: 18.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 3.4%

Naturalized Citizen 55.5%

Speaks English Less Than Very Well 2.5%

Foreign-Born Origin

Latin America

37.4%

Europe

29.3%

Asia

27.3%

Africa

1.0%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 14.6%

With a Disability 20.3%

Cognitive Difficulty —

Ambulatory Difficulty —

Health Insurance

Insured 89.1%

Uninsured 10.9%

Employer Insurance —

Medicaid —

Medicare —

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 84.5%

Has a Computer 92.5%

Same House 1 Year Ago 83.9%

Moved from Abroad 0.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023