Ozark County, Missouri
Ozark County: County in Missouri, United States
About
Ozark County is a county located in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2010 census, the population was 9,723 and a population density of 5 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 9,083 inhabitants. Its county seat is Gainesville. The county was created 184 years ago in 1840.

Quick Facts about Ozark County
Population : | 9,083 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Missouri (United States) |
Different from : | Ozark |
Area : | 1956 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 1.4% |
Land as percent of area : | 98.6% |
Named for : | Ozarks |
Altitude : | 1,129 feet / 344 meters |
Capital : | Gainesville |
Establishment : | January 01, 1841 |
Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
Local time : | 01:02:26 (23rd February 2025) |
Density : | 5 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -7.05% (2010-2020) |


Geography
Ozark County is located at 36°38'58"N 92°26'41"W (36.6493200, -92.4446600). It has 3 neighbors: Baxter County, Marion County and Douglas County.
Ozark County map
The largest city of Ozark County is Gainesville with a population of 771. Other cities include and Theodosia population 263. See all Ozark County cities & populated places.
Ozark County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ozark County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Gainesville | 771 | County seat of Ozark County, Missouri, United States |
Theodosia | 263 | Human settlement in Ozark County, Missouri, United States of America |
Bakersfield | 225 | Village in Missouri, USA |
- Official Website
Official website of Ozark County
Ozark County has 3 neighbours.
- Baxter County county in Arkansas, United States
- Marion County county in Arkansas, United States
- Douglas County county in Missouri, United States
- Gainesville
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Ozark County decreased by 7.05% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 9,723 | - | census |
2011 | 9,647 | -0.79% | estimation process |
2012 | 9,593 | -0.56% | estimation process |
2013 | 9,503 | -0.95% | estimation process |
2014 | 9,439 | -0.68% | estimation process |
2015 | 9,364 | -0.8% | estimation process |
2016 | 9,199 | -1.79% | estimation process |
2017 | 9,227 | 0.3% | estimation process |
2018 | 9,070 | -1.73% | estimation process |
2019 | 9,174 | 1.13% | estimation process |
2020 | 9,083 | -1% | estimation process |
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