Ozark

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Ozark, Alabama, the county seat of Dale County, is an award-winning town. Voted “Most Patriotic” and “Fittest” town, it is the number one Micropolitan Statistical Area in Alabama. Dale County Lake is Ozark’s recreation gem, and history and the arts are alive in this friendly, progressive city.

Population

Total Population

14,025

Population
Growth Rate

-0.49%

Median Age

44

Diversity Index

59.500

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Housing & Income

Households

6,023

Total Housing Units

6,765


Owner Occupied

3,674

Renter Occupied

2,349

Vacant

742

Median Home Value

$140,262


Average Home Value

$160,568

Income
Growth Rate

Median
Household Income

0.00%


Per Capita Income

2.82%

Income Projection

Median Household

$49,568 $55,238


Average Household

$68,243 $77,051


Per Capita

$29,349 $33,729

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26

Workforce

Total Businesses

617

Total Employed

7,304

Workers 16+

4,830

2024 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

59

Employed

1,138

2024 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

95

Employed

1,049

2024 Public Administration

cp-industries

Businesses

57

Employed

784

2024 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

60

Employed

765

2024 Food Service / Drinking Est.

cp-industries

Businesses

49

Employed

688

2024 Prof / Scientific / Tech Service

cp-industries

Businesses

44

Employed

623

Some
High School

757

Graduated
High School

2,337

Associates
Degree

1,187

Bachelor's
Degree

1,114

Graduate
Degree

846

Average Commute Time

24 min.



Resident Commuters

3,113

Non-Resident Commuters

1,629

Drive Alone

4,157

Carpooled

491

Public

23

Work At Home

112

Source: ESRI, 2024-09-26