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Ovid

New York · 534 residents · 0.398 sq mi
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Ovid has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,625. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $85,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
534
−13%since 2000
from 612 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,342 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,538 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
+23%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3754555366166961990201020202024Ovid
2024402
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,625
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,227 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,775
+77%since 2000
from $15,666 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.6%
+26.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,700
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$689
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $455 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
44.8% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−25%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(568)
Black1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(22)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score12%(74)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(476)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(18)
Asian1.1%(6)
Other0.8%(4)
Diversity Score15.2%(81)
Diversity Score
15
+26%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+15%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.6%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−11.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.5%
+11.4 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.6%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−81.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ovid, New York?

Ovid, New York has about 534 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ovid, New York?

The typical household in Ovid, New York earns about $53,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ovid, New York expensive?

In Ovid, New York, the median home is worth about $85,700, and the typical rent is about $689 a month.

How educated are people in Ovid, New York?

About 21.2% of adults age 25 and over in Ovid, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ovid, New York?

About 16.0% of people in Ovid, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ovid, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Ovid, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 135 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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

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