Ozark Acres, Arkansas Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Ozark Acres, Arkansas Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Ozark Acres, Arkansas had a total population of 670, the 263rd largest community in Arkansas, with a median household income of $31,940, which is 47% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 38.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 47% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (38.5%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Only 7.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x.
Unemployment rate of 19.8% is notably above the national average.

Ozark Acres Quick Facts

Population 670

Median Household Income $31,940

Median Home Value $73,700

Poverty Rate 38.5%

Unemployment Rate 19.8%

Median Age 48.0 years

Homeownership Rate 86.6%

Affordability Ratio 2.3x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.8%

High School Graduation Rate 73.4%

Diversity Index 11/100

Population 670 263rd of 614

Median Income $31,940 bottom 20%

Poverty Rate 38.5% 209% higher than national

Median Home Value $73,700 bottom 20%

How Ozark Acres Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	664	670	+0.9%
Median household income	$32,422	$31,940	-1.5%
Median home value	$66,800	$73,700	+10.3%

How Ozark Acres Compares

Median Household Income

Ozark Acres

$31,940

$60,773

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Ozark Acres

$73,700

$188,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 34.9%

$25K-$50K 36.0%

$50K-$100K 24.9%

$100K+ 4.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

13.0%

$10K-$15K

10.7%

$15K-$20K

5.4%

$20K-$25K

5.8%

$25K-$30K

6.5%

$30K-$35K

15.7%

$35K-$40K

3.1%

$40K-$45K

8.4%

$45K-$50K

2.3%

$50K-$60K

7.3%

$60K-$75K

11.1%

$75K-$100K

6.5%

$100K-$125K

4.2%

$125K-$150K

0.0%

$150K-$200K

0.0%

$200K+

0.0%

Employment

19.8% Unemployment Rate State: 4.9%|National: 5.2%

36.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 86.6%

Renter 13.4%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,107/mo 41.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.5%

18-34

11.0%

35-54

30.0%

55-74

30.0%

75+

4.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 51 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Ozark Acres Rankings in Arkansas

#263 Population of 614

#470 Median Income of 526

#448 Education of 614

#438 Home Value of 524

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Other Cities in Sharp County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Cherokee Village	5,046	$37,326	17.0%	$94,600
Horseshoe Bend	2,555	$46,080	26.2%	$128,500
Highland	1,354	$49,063	21.3%	$104,400
Ash Flat	1,217	$41,667	22.4%	$94,000
Hardy	890	$26,932	27.0%	$58,600
Evening Shade	534	$33,281	13.9%	$129,300
Sidney	175	$48,750	10.3%	$126,300
Williford	71	$22,750	36.6%	$26,300

Cities Similar to Ozark Acres

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Gould	661	$32,805	$56,900	16.9%	24.5%
Norfork	690	$32,167	$182,000	19.7%	39.4%
Summit	706	N/A	$126,600	9.0%	31.9%
Hartman	678	$36,667	$127,500	9.5%	36.5%
Imboden	621	$31,625	$104,900	7.0%	22.6%

A note before these figures: with a population of 670, Ozark Acres's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Ozark Acres is a small community located in Arkansas, within Sharp County. The total population is 670. It ranks as the 263rd most populous out of 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ozark Acres is 48.0 years. This is 25% higher than the state median of 38.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ozark Acres is $31,940. This is 47% lower than the state median of $60,773. It is also 60% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 38.5%. This is 141% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 19.8%. This is 301% higher than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $73,700. Housing costs are 61% lower than the state median of $188,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Ozark Acres is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 86.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% higher than the state average of 66.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Ozark Acres has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.3% of all residents. Asian residents account for 0.6%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.6%.

Education

7.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 70% lower than the state rate of 25.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 73.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Ozark Acres, Arkansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Arkansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 614 Census-designated places in Arkansas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Ozark Acres, Arkansas?

Ozark Acres, Arkansas has a population of 670 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Ozark Acres, AR?

The median household income in Ozark Acres is $31,940, which is 60% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Ozark Acres, AR?

The poverty rate in Ozark Acres is 38.5%. This means approximately 251 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Ozark Acres, Arkansas?

Ozark Acres's population is 94.3% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.6% Asian.

What is the median home value in Ozark Acres, AR?

The median home value in Ozark Acres is $73,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.3x.

How educated is Ozark Acres, Arkansas?

7.8% of adults (25+) in Ozark Acres hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.