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 2026 the population of Ozark is 14,348. The population is expected to shrink to 14,320 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.04%.
The median age of Ozark residents is 44.
The diversity index of Ozark is 59.7, 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 $67,730 and projected to be $76,356 in 2031. Per capita income is $30,017, projected to be $34,452 in 2031. 1.89% of households – 271 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $603,132 and the average disposable income is $52,079.
There are 7,023 housing units in Ozark; 3,956 are owner-occupied, 2,362 are rented, and 705 are vacant. The average home value is $177,389, with 396 homes built in 2010 or later, and 256 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 580 businesses in Ozark, employing 5,960 workers and pulling from a labor force of 4,738 age 16 and above. 1,707 workers commute into Ozark from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
2,925 residents both live and work in/around Ozark. The average travel time is 23.5 minutes. 6.63% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 2.02% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 3,864 drive alone, 503 carpool, and 25 take public transportation. 78 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 268 residents work from home.
2,968 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 1,803 have associates degrees, 1,063 have bachelor’s degrees, and 965 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
