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Ovid

Colorado · 271 residents · 0.156 sq mi
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Ovid has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,406. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 59 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $71,700. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 65% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
271
−18%since 2000
from 330 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,737 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 2,115 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.4
+5%since 2000
from 46.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1862633404174941990201020202024Ovid
2024468
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,406
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,205 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,348
+54%since 2000
from $13,240 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.6%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing11.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,700
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$630
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $303 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
23.8% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+86%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(203)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino21.8%(59)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.7%(18)
Diversity Score53.4%(145)
Diversity Score
53
+26%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+21.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.3 min
+239%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 1.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 60.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.2%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
41.3%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
8.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.4%
−54.6 ptssince 2013
from 78.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ovid, Colorado?

Ovid, Colorado has about 271 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ovid, Colorado?

The typical household in Ovid, Colorado earns about $26,406 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 $71,700, and the typical rent is about $630 a month.

How educated are people in Ovid, Colorado?

About 19.0% 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 20.6% of people in Ovid, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ovid, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Ovid, Colorado has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 52 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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