Editing Ozark, Missouri (section)

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1880= 235
|1890= 490
|1900= 830
|1910= 813
|1920= 798
|1930= 885
|1940= 961
|1950= 1087
|1960= 1536
|1970= 2384
|1980= 2980
|1990= 4243
|2000= 9665
|2010= 17820
|2020= 21284
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
}}

In 2012, press reports described Ozark as the fastest-growing city in Missouri.<ref>{{cite news| title=British Robbery Suspect Edward Maher Arrested in Missouri| author=A. G. Sulzberger | newspaper=New York Times| date= 15 February 2012}}</ref>

===2020 census===
The [[2020 United States census]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov| access-date=2023-12-17 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref> counted 21,284 people, 7,648 households, and 5,238 families in Ozark. The population density was 1,751.8 per square mile (676.5/km{{sup|2}}). There were 8,132 housing units at an average density of 669.3 per square mile (258.5/km{{sup|2}}). The racial makeup was 88.86% (18,913) [[White (U.S. Census)|white]], 0.92% (196) [[African American (U.S. Census)|black or African-American]], 0.58% (123) [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.58% (124) [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.09% (19) [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.3% (276) from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 7.67% (1,633) from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race was 4.2% (850) of the population.

Of the 7,648 households, 33.7% had children under the age of 18; 51.5% were married couples living together; 30.0% had a female householder with no husband present. Of all households, 25.2% consisted of individuals and 9.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.6 and the average family size was 3.1.

27.4% of the population was under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.1 years. For every 100 females, the population had 84.8 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 82.1 males.

The 2016-2020 5-year [[American Community Survey]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov|access-date=2023-12-17|website=data.census.gov}}</ref> estimates show that the median household income was $58,995 (with a margin of error of +/- $4,275) and the median family income was $67,842 (+/- $9,725). Males had a median income of $39,931 (+/- $2,397) versus $27,374 (+/- $4,454) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $33,969 (+/- $3,180). Approximately, 10.4% of families and 13.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 24.3% of those under the age of 18 and 18.3% of those ages 65 or over.

===2010 census===
At the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]] there were 17,820 people, 6,603 households, and 4,689 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|1605.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 7,311 housing units at an average density of {{convert|658.6|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2010 census|racial makeup]] of the city was 95.2% White, 0.8% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.8% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2%.<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=2012-07-08}}</ref>

Of the 6,603 households 43.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.6% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.0% were non-families. 23.1% of households were one person and 7.8% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.14.

The median age was 30.9 years. 30.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 31.6% were from 25 to 44; 19.1% were from 45 to 64; and 10.1% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 47.3% male and 52.7% female.

===2000 census===
At the [[2000 United States Census|2000 census]] there were 9,665 people, 3,635 households, and 2,599 families living in the city. The population density was {{convert|1,280.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 3,853 housing units at an average density of {{convert|510.6|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The [[Race and ethnicity in the United States Census#2000 census|racial makeup]] of the city was 96.36% White, 0.71% Native American, 0.33% African American, 0.30% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.59% from other races, and 1.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.70%.<ref name="GR2" />

Of the 3,635 households 40.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.5% were non-families. 23.2% of households were one person and 7.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.04.

The age distribution was 28.9% under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 34.5% from 25 to 44, 16.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% 65 or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.9 males.

The median household income was $34,210 and the median family income was $40,069. Males had a median income of $30,599 versus $21,794 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,912. About 10.4% of families and 11.7% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 17.3% of those under age 18 and 9.9% of those age 65 or over.