Ovid, Michigan facts for kids
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Ovid, Michigan
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Location within Clinton County
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 Ovid, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Ovid, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| Counties | Clinton and Shiawassee |
| Founded | 1867 |
| Incorporated | 1869 (village) 2015 (city) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor–council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.04 sq mi (2.70 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,481 |
| • Density | 1,466.34/sq mi (566.24/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
48866
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-61860 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399601 |
Ovid is a small city in the state of Michigan, USA. Most of Ovid is in Clinton County. A tiny part of the city reaches into Shiawassee County. In 2020, about 1,481 people lived there.
The city is located along M-21, a main highway. It is about 9 miles (14 km) east of St. Johns. It is also about 10 miles (16 km) west of Owosso. Ovid started as a village in 1867. It became a city in 2015.
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Why Ovid is Called Ovid
Ovid was named after a town in New York. A person named William Swarthout moved here in the mid-1800s. He came from Ovid, New York, and decided to name the new settlement after his hometown.
Where Ovid is Located
Ovid covers an area of about 1.04 square miles (2.70 square kilometers). Most of this area is land.
The city is mainly in Clinton County. A very small part of Ovid extends into Shiawassee County. This part is east of Meridian Street, which is the county line. Even though most of the land is in Clinton County, a few people living in Ovid are counted in Shiawassee County.
How Many People Live in Ovid
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 1,479 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,423 | −3.8% | |
| 1900 | 1,293 | −9.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,078 | −16.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,067 | −1.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,131 | 6.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,248 | 10.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,410 | 13.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,505 | 6.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,650 | 9.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,712 | 3.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,442 | −15.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,514 | 5.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,603 | 5.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,481 | −7.6% | |
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Ovid's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,603 people living in Ovid. There were 578 households, which are groups of people living together. The city had about 1,742 people per square mile (673 people per square kilometer).
About 29.4% of the people were under 18 years old. About 15.2% were 65 years old or older. The average age in the city was 35 years. There were more females than males living in Ovid.
Schools in Ovid
Ovid and the nearby town of Elsie share a school district. It is called Ovid-Elsie Area Schools. This district has several schools for students of all ages.
- Leonard Elementary School: This school is in Ovid. It also has an Alternative High School program.
- E.E. Knight Elementary School: This school is located in Elsie.
- Ovid-Elsie Middle School: This school is in Elsie.
- Ovid-Elsie High School: This high school is also in Elsie.
- North Elementary School: This was a school in Ovid. The building was sold and is now being turned into a place for seniors to live.
Main Roads
M-21: This is a state highway that runs through Ovid.
Famous People from Ovid
- Louis Filler: He was an American historian who studied society.
See also
In Spanish: Ovid (Míchigan) para niños
