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Ovid

Michigan · 1,498 residents (2025 est.) · 1.01 sq mi
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Ovid has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,145. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $110,600. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,370
−10%since 2000
from 1,514 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,356 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,499 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
+17%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,498 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Ovid
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,145
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,333 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,778
+55%since 2000
from $15,324 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.6%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.4%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
+1%since 2010
from 0.363 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information19.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,600
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$849
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $533 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.8%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
34.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.9%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
−6%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
18
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(1,424)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(64)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.4%(158)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(1,083)
Black0.9%(12)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(157)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.6%(118)
Diversity Score44.3%(607)
Diversity Score
44
+324%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+51%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% 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
4.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−9.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.0%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2012
from 16.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.1%
−76.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.2%
+17.4 ptssince 2017
from 74.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2016
from 96.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 3.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ovid, Michigan?

Ovid, Michigan has about 1,370 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ovid, Michigan?

The typical household in Ovid, Michigan earns about $50,145 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ovid, Michigan expensive?

In Ovid, Michigan, the median home is worth about $110,600, and the typical rent is about $849 a month.

How educated are people in Ovid, Michigan?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Ovid, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ovid, Michigan?

About 22.4% of people in Ovid, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ovid, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Ovid, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 72 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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