Population 5,955 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lake Ozark
Household size in Lake Ozark
| Period | Lake Ozark | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.25 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.26 | 2.52 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.36 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.35 | 2.49 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.09 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Lake Ozark are small: just 2.35 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.25, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Lake Ozark
| Period | Lake Ozark | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.8 | 38.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 50.0 | 39.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.8 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.2 | 40.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Lake Ozark skews older: half of its residents are older than 49.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 45.8 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 191 Missouri cities with 5,000+ people, only six are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Lake Ozark
| Period | Lake Ozark | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 11.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 11.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.0% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 11.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.8% of households in Lake Ozark, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 4.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only nine of the 191 Missouri cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Lake Ozark
Renters in Lake Ozark
| Period | Lake Ozark | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.9% | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.6% | 32.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.6% | 33.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 33.0% | 31.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +13.1 pts | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a third of households in Lake Ozark rent their homes (33.0%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 32.0% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southeast; owners are most common in the west. The renter share is up 13.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Lake Ozark
| Period | Lake Ozark | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.7% | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 58.1% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 56.9% | 12.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 50.4% | 10.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 50.4% of the housing in Lake Ozark, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Only one other Missouri city with 5,000+ people has a higher vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Lake Ozark
| Period | Lake Ozark | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +6 |
Lake Ozark has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1990, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Lake Ozark
| Period | Lake Ozark | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $602 | $740 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $708 | $816 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $900 | $899 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $896 | $1,122 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$294 | +$383 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Lake Ozark costs $896 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $294 a month since 2006–10, up 49%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 25.2% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the north and lowest in the southeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Lake Ozark
Bachelor's degrees in Lake Ozark
| Period | Lake Ozark | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.1% | 26.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.5% | 27.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.7% | 29.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.6% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.5 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a third of adults 25 and older in Lake Ozark (33.6%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 9.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the southeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Lake Ozark
| Period | Lake Ozark | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.5% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.2% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.8% | 90.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.8% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Lake Ozark is a bit above the national rate: 90.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across Missouri. The share with a diploma has edged down 0.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Lake Ozark
| Period | Lake Ozark | Missouri | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 7.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.0% | 8.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Lake Ozark is close to the national rate: 4.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Missouri as a whole (4.1%). Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Lake Ozark compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Ozark | 2.35 | 49.2 | 5.8% | 33.0% | 50.4% | 1990 | $896 | 33.6% | 90.8% | 4.9% |
| Village of Four Seasons | 2.43 | 49.5 | 3.9% | 14.3% | 67.5% | 1988 | $1,067 | 39.3% | 96.9% | 7.3% |
| Osage Beach | 2.25 | 52.0 | 8.2% | 29.0% | 61.3% | 1988 | $925 | 28.0% | 91.9% | 3.7% |
| Rocky Mount | 2.37 | 54.1 | 6.6% | 17.6% | 66.8% | 1993 | $991 | 26.3% | 91.1% | 0.5% |
| Bagnell | 2.59 | 46.6 | 9.1% | 12.5% | 17.3% | 1996 | $937 | 23.9% | 87.8% | 5.2% |
| Kaiser | 2.59 | 46.4 | 5.9% | 38.4% | 17.3% | 1988 | $640 | 10.2% | 84.0% | 9.0% |
| Sunrise Beach | 1.94 | 63.8 | 2.3% | 8.9% | 62.2% | 1986 | $1,174 | 34.1% | 95.8% | 2.5% |
| West Aurora | 2.28 | 44.1 | 13.3% | 18.6% | 19.3% | 1997 | $797 | 10.7% | 93.6% | 1.6% |
| Gravois Mills | 2.08 | 57.8 | 3.2% | 10.2% | 52.7% | 1983 | $1,017 | 20.1% | 90.9% | 5.6% |
| Laurie | 2.03 | 62.1 | 4.2% | 15.0% | 54.3% | 1984 | $938 | 21.2% | 93.4% | 5.6% |
| Linn Creek | 2.92 | 42.0 | 7.5% | 16.8% | 23.9% | 1991 | $906 | 30.7% | 94.6% | 4.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Lake Ozark. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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