Ovid, Michigan

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Ovid, Michigan
City of Ovid
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Location within Clinton County
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Ovid
Location within the state of Michigan
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Ovid
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 43°00′11″N84°22′27″W / 43.00306°N 84.37417°W / 43.00306; -84.37417 Coordinates: 43°00′11″N84°22′27″W / 43.00306°N 84.37417°W / 43.00306; -84.37417 [1]
CountryUnited States
State Michigan
Counties Clinton and Shiawassee
Founded1867
Incorporated1869 (village)
2015 (city)
Government
  Type Mayor–council
   Mayor William Lasher
   Clerk Josefina Medina
Area
[2]
  Total1.04 sq mi (2.70 km2)
  Land1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2)
  Water0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2)
Elevation
[1]
725 ft (221 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total1,481
  Density1,466.34/sq mi (566.24/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
48866
Area code 989
FIPS code 26-61860 [3]
GNIS feature ID2399601 [1]
Website Official website

Ovid is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. Nearly all of the city is located within Clinton County with only a very small portion extending east into Shiawassee County. The population was 1,603 at the 2010 census. [4]

Contents

The city is located along M-21, about 9 miles (14 km) east of St. Johns and about 10 miles (16 km) west of Owosso. Ovid incorporated as a city in 2015, making it Michigan's most-recently incorporated city.

Etymology

Ovid was named after Ovid, New York, the hometown of a settler named William Swarthout who migrated here in the mid-1800s. [5]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.92 square miles (2.38 km2), all land.

The city is located in both Clinton County to the west and Shiawassee County to the east. The vast majority of the city's boundaries are within Clinton County. Only a very small portion extends east of Meridian Street, which serves as the county line. [6] The 2010 census lists all 0.92 square miles (2.38 km2) of Ovid within Clinton County and no land area within Shiawassee County. However, the 2010 census listed six residents out of 1,603 (0.37%) as being in Shiawassee County. [4]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1880 1,479
1890 1,423−3.8%
1900 1,293−9.1%
1910 1,078−16.6%
1920 1,067−1.0%
1930 1,1316.0%
1940 1,24810.3%
1950 1,41013.0%
1960 1,5056.7%
1970 1,6509.6%
1980 1,7123.8%
1990 1,442−15.8%
2000 1,5145.0%
2010 1,6035.9%
2020 1,481−7.6%
U.S. Decennial Census [7]
Postcard for the Third Annual Gladiolus Festival held at Ovid August 30-31, and September 1, 1941. The flag of Glads leads to Ovid, the Third Annual Gladiolus Festival will be held at Ovid August 30-31, and September 1, 1941. Visit the M. E. Church for the Flower Show..jpg
Postcard for the Third Annual Gladiolus Festival held at Ovid August 30–31, and September 1, 1941.

2010 census

As of the census [8] of 2010, there were 1,603 people, 578 households, and 398 families living in the city. The population density was 1,742.4 inhabitants per square mile (672.7/km2). There were 618 housing units at an average density of 671.7 per square mile (259.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.7% White, 0.4% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.3% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.7% of the population.

There were 578 households, of which 41.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.1% were married couples living together, 18.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 6.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 31.1% were non-families. 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.12.

The median age in the city was 35 years. 29.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.2% were from 25 to 44; 20.5% were from 45 to 64; and 15.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.6% male and 54.4% female.

2000 census

As of the census [3] of 2000, there were 1,514 people, 575 households, and 400 families living in the city. The population density was 1,634.9 inhabitants per square mile (631.2/km2). There were 604 housing units at an average density of 652.2 per square mile (251.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.30% White, 0.13% African American, 0.59% Native American, 0.13% Pacific Islander, 1.25% from other races, and 1.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.23% of the population.

There were 575 households, out of which 38.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.1% were married couples living together, 14.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.3% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 29.6% under the age of 18, 10.8% from 18 to 24, 29.6% from 25 to 44, 18.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,333, and the median income for a family was $38,235. Males had a median income of $33,438 versus $22,083 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,324. About 10.5% of families and 11.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.9% of those under age 18 and 3.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Ovid and nearby Elsie are served by the Ovid-Elsie Area Schools, [9] which operates two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.

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Notable people

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References

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  10. "Ovid-Elsie Area Schools".
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