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Ovid

Michigan · 1,603 residents · 1.01 sq mi
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Ovid has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,982. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $103,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,603
+6%since 2000
from 1,514 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,587 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,499 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.0
+11%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Ovid
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,982
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,333 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,009
+11%since 2000
from $15,324 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,200
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$550
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $533 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.2%
−26.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
32.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+19%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(1,472)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(91)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0.8%(13)
Diversity Score16.4%(263)
Diversity Score
16
+57%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+40%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.2%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.0%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ovid, Michigan?

Ovid, Michigan has about 1,603 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ovid, Michigan?

The typical household in Ovid, Michigan earns about $36,982 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 $103,200, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Ovid, Michigan?

About 10.7% 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 14.3% of people in Ovid, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ovid, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Ovid, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 161 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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