CITY · 2020 ACS
Ovett
Mississippi · 183 residents · 1.732 sq mi
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The short version
The city has more than doubled in size since 2021, adding 118 residents. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.
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Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
97% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024333
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
60.7%
−39.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade64%
Wholesale trade36%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2021
White, non-Hispanic100%(65)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(180)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.4%(3)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Ovett, Mississippi?
Ovett, Mississippi has about 183 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
How educated are people in Ovett, Mississippi?
About 54.1% 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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MississippiDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024