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Ovid

Michigan · 1,481 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 $45,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $71,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,481
−2%since 2000
from 1,514 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,466 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,499 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
+18%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Ovid
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,000
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,505
+40%since 2000
from $15,324 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.6%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.8%
US avg: 10%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,900
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$712
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $533 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.7%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
37.3% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−32%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(1,284)
Black0.9%(13)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(96)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other5.2%(77)
Diversity Score28.9%(428)
Diversity Score
29
+176%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+46%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.5%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
55.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−75.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ovid, Michigan?

Ovid, Michigan has about 1,481 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ovid, Michigan?

The typical household in Ovid, Michigan earns about $45,000 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 $71,900, and the typical rent is about $712 a month.

How educated are people in Ovid, Michigan?

About 12.0% 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 11.3% 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 39 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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