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Ovid

Colorado · 256 residents (2025 est.) · 0.156 sq mi
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Ovid has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,375. Population has grown 42% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $84,500. Households here earn about 54% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
468
+42%since 2000
from 330 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,000 / sq mi
+42%since 2000
from 2,115 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.0
−24%since 2000
from 46.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:256 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1862633404174941990201020202024Ovid
2024468
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,375
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,205 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,917
+58%since 2000
from $13,240 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.7%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
+2%since 2010
from 0.377 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Information9.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,500
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$906
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $303 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
31.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.9%
+21.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.2%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+30%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.6%(256)
Black0.9%(3)
Hispanic / Latino18.8%(62)
Asian0.9%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.4%(140)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.9%(346)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino23.1%(108)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other2.8%(13)
Diversity Score49.9%(234)
Diversity Score
50
+18%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.1%
+26.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+113%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.3%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 1.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 60.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.5%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.3%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2012
from 16.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.2%
−55.8 ptssince 2013
from 78.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.1%
+33.4 ptssince 2017
from 53.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2016
from 82.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2016
from 15.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ovid, Colorado?

Ovid, Colorado has about 468 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ovid, Colorado?

The typical household in Ovid, Colorado earns about $44,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ovid, Colorado expensive?

In Ovid, Colorado, the median home is worth about $84,500, and the typical rent is about $906 a month.

How educated are people in Ovid, Colorado?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Ovid, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ovid, Colorado?

About 8.5% of people in Ovid, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ovid, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Ovid, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 145 residents, a change of about 45 percent over that period.

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