Ozark, Missouri
Encyclopedia
Ozark, incorporated in 1890, is a city in Christian County
, Missouri
, United States
. As of 2009 the population has grown 18,458. It is the county seat
of Christian County
. Ozark is part of the Springfield, Missouri
Metropolitan Statistical Area
.
, the city has a total area of 7.6 square miles (19.7 km²), of which 7.6 square miles (19.7 km²) is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1035995244 km²) (0.40%) is water.
of 2000, there were 9,665 people, 3,635 households, and 2,599 families residing in the city. The population density
was 1,280.8 people per square mile (494.3/km²). There were 3,853 housing units at an average density of 510.6 per square mile (197.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.36% White, 0.33% African American, 0.71% Native 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% of the population.
There were 3,635 households out of which 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 all households were made up of individuals and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.04.
In the city the population was spread out with 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% who were 65 years of age 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 income for a household in the city was $34,210, and the median income for a family 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.
s, plays, and other events.
Christian County, Missouri
Christian County is a county located in Southwest Missouri. The county had a population of 54,285 in 2000 census. According to the 2010 census, the county's population is 77,422 , making it the fastest growing county in Missouri and one of the fastest growing in the nation as the county becomes...
, Missouri
Missouri
Missouri is a US state located in the Midwestern United States, bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. With a 2010 population of 5,988,927, Missouri is the 18th most populous state in the nation and the fifth most populous in the Midwest. It...
, United States
United States
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. As of 2009 the population has grown 18,458. It is the county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
of Christian County
Christian County, Missouri
Christian County is a county located in Southwest Missouri. The county had a population of 54,285 in 2000 census. According to the 2010 census, the county's population is 77,422 , making it the fastest growing county in Missouri and one of the fastest growing in the nation as the county becomes...
. Ozark is part of the Springfield, Missouri
Springfield, Missouri
Springfield is the third largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri and the county seat of Greene County. According to the 2010 census data, the population was 159,498, an increase of 5.2% since the 2000 census. The Springfield Metropolitan Area, population 436,712, includes the counties of...
Metropolitan Statistical Area
Springfield, Missouri Metropolitan Area
The Springfield, Missouri Metropolitan Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of five counties in southwestern Missouri, anchored by the city of Springfield - the state's third largest city. Other primary population centers in the metro area include Nixa, Ozark,...
.
Geography
Ozark is located at 37°1′38"N 93°12′34"W (37.027111, -93.209572). According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the city has a total area of 7.6 square miles (19.7 km²), of which 7.6 square miles (19.7 km²) is land and 0.04 square mile (0.1035995244 km²) (0.40%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 9,665 people, 3,635 households, and 2,599 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
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was 1,280.8 people per square mile (494.3/km²). There were 3,853 housing units at an average density of 510.6 per square mile (197.0/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 96.36% White, 0.33% African American, 0.71% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 0.59% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.63% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.70% of the population.
There were 3,635 households out of which 40.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.5% were non-families. 23.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.04.
In the city the population was spread out with 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% who were 65 years of age 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 income for a household in the city was $34,210, and the median income for a family was $40,069. Males had a median income of $30,599 versus $21,794 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
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.
Belltower Chapel
The Belltower Chapel, originally the Ozark Christian Church, was built in 1912 and is located off of the Historic Downtown Square in Ozark. It was renovated and decorated in the early 21st century. The renovations included professional landscaping, new carpet in the sanctuary, repainting, and adding decorative touches. The Chapel has a Sanctuary, two Reception Halls, and a Catering Kitchen. The current owners rent this Chapel for weddings, parties, meetings, family reunionFamily reunion
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s, plays, and other events.
External links
- Historic maps of Ozark in the Sanborn Maps of Missouri Collection at the University of MissouriUniversity of MissouriThe University of Missouri System is a state university system providing centralized administration for four universities, a health care system, an extension program, five research and technology parks, and a publishing press. More than 64,000 students are currently enrolled at its four campuses...
- Christian County Headliner newspaper