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Ovett

Mississippi · 333 residents · 1.732 sq mi
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Ovett is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $121,336. The city has more than doubled in size since 2023, adding 172 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 50.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
91% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

333
+107%since 2023
from 161 in 2023
2020 – 2024
192 / sq mi
+107%since 2023
from 93 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
50.4
−1%since 2023
from 50.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
3811919927936020202024Ovett
2024333
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$121,336
US average: $82,259
$43,786
−15%since 2023
from $51,473 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.8%
−25.2 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.254
+295%since 2023
from 0.064 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing47.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction47.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$194,000
US average: $376,019
91.3%
−8.7 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
8.7% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(161)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(333)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 18.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
20.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 18.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

22.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 26.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
58.5%
−12.7 ptssince 2023
from 71.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
36.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 41.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
83.6%
−16.4 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

42.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 40.4% in 2023
57.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 59.6% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
9.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
48.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2023
from 38.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
14.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 15.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ovett, Mississippi?

Ovett, Mississippi has about 333 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ovett, Mississippi?

The typical household in Ovett, Mississippi earns about $121,336 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ovett, Mississippi expensive?

In Ovett, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $194,000.

How educated are people in Ovett, Mississippi?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Ovett, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ovett, Mississippi?

About 0.0% of people in Ovett, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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