Ozora, Missouri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ozora, Missouri
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Ozora, Missouri, road sign
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Location of Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Sainte Genevieve |
| Township | Beauvais |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.16 sq mi (15.95 km2) |
| • Land | 6.13 sq mi (15.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 577 ft (176 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 182 |
| • Density | 29.69/sq mi (11.46/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
63670
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| Area code(s) | 573 |
| FIPS code | 29-55892 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2587100 |
Ozora is a small place in Missouri, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a settlement that is not officially part of a city or town government. Ozora is also a census-designated place, which means the U.S. Census Bureau counts its population separately.
You can find Ozora in Sainte Genevieve County. It is located in Beauvais Township. Ozora is about eight miles south of the city of Sainte Genevieve.
What's in a Name?
Ozora is very close to an older settlement called New Bremen. German settlers had founded New Bremen. They named it after the port city in Germany they sailed from.
In 1901, people suggested three names for the area. These names were New Bremen, Ida, and Ozark. However, there was already a post office named Ozark in another county. So, the name Ozora was created by taking parts of the word "Ozark."
Community Life
Ozora is home to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. This church is an important part of the community. There is also a Catholic elementary school in Ozora.
Who Lives in Ozora?
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| 2020 | 182 | — | |
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According to the 2020 census, 182 people live in Ozora.
Population Details
In 2010, there were 183 people living in Ozora. More males lived there than females. About 100 males and 83 females were counted. The area had about 29.9 people per square mile.
Most people in Ozora were White. About 97.81% of the population was White. A small number of people were American Indian or Alaska Native. A very small percentage belonged to other races.
