Ozora: Demographics & People
Ozora's population stands at 299 people, in 86 households. Population shrank 5.4% from 316 (2022) to 299 (2024). Median age 18.9 years. (24.4y younger than Ste. Genevieve County; 20.3y younger than Missouri). Children under 18 are 44% of the population. Population is 99% White (non-Hispanic) and 0% Hispanic or Latino. The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.01). 70% of households are family-led. County health: 37% adult obesity, 21% smoke.
- 3.5 people per household.
- 30% non-family households (singles, roommates).
Population & Trend
Population shrank 5.4% from 316 (2022) to 299 (2024). Estimated 2026 population: ~283 (extrapolated at -2.7%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 262.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 18,479 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | -5.4% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 316 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 299 |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | shrinking |
| Population | 299 people |
| Population Estimate | 262 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 18.9y is 20.0 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 44% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 18.9 years (vs Missouri 39.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 44.5% |
| Age Summary · Character | young community |
| Population under 18 | 133 |
| Median age | 18.9 years (vs Missouri 39.2y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 299 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.01 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as relatively homogeneous.
| White residents | 313 |
|---|---|
| Asian residents | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 1 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 1.3% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 3 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 99.4% |
| Asian population | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 0.3% |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 99.3% |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS).
| Residents born in this state | 164 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 134 |
| Share born in this state | 54.8% |
| Share born in another state | 45.2% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 44.8% |
| Naturalized citizens | 0.3% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 1 |
| From Africa | 1 |
Households & Family Composition
86 households. Averaging 3.4 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 70% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 69 families, 22% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 123 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 69 |
| Married couples with children | 15 |
| Average household size | 3.38 |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 480 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 213 |
| Family households | 60 households |
| Households that are families | 69.8% |
| Total households | 86 households |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 35.8% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%.
| Moved within the county (past year) | 35.8% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 17,287 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 17,313 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -26 |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 13 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 4.7% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 5 residents live in group quarters (1.7% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 5 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 8 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | MO-08 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 29,186 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 29 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 186 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Ste Genevieve |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 20.8% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 15.80 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 26.80 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 29,186 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Ste. Genevieve County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Noncore |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 589 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 29,186 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Ste. Genevieve County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 50.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 46.3% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 54.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 17,894 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Non-metro |
| Family Score · Score | 1.50 |
| Family Score · Schools | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 44.5% |
| Family Score · Rating | limited |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 299, shrinking, young community, high crime, heritage: German/English |
| Town Summary · Population | 299 people |
| Town Summary · County | Ste. Genevieve County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade