Community Profiles
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.
As of 2024 the population of Ozark is 14,025. The population is expected to shrink to 13,685 by 2029 - a growth rate of -0.49%.
The median age of Ozark residents is 44.
The diversity index of Ozark is 59.5, meaning that there is a 60% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Ozark is $68,243 and projected to be $77,051 in 2029. Per capita income is $29,349, projected to be $33,729 in 2029. 1.39% of households – 195 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $619,614 and the average disposable income is $54,285.
There are 6,765 housing units in Ozark; 3,674 are owner-occupied, 2,349 are rented, and 742 are vacant. The average home value is $160,568, with 281 homes built in 2010 or later, and 296 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 617 businesses in Ozark, employing 7,304 workers and pulling from a labor force of 4,830 age 16 and above. 1,629 workers commute into Ozark from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
3,113 residents both live and work in/around Ozark. The average travel time is 23.8 minutes. 8.1% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 3.28% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 4,157 drive alone, 491 carpool, and 23 take public transportation. 42 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 112 residents work from home.
3,098 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 1,187 have associates degrees, 1,114 have bachelor’s degrees, and 846 hold a graduate or professional degree.
