Ovid Township, Clinton County, Michigan facts for kids
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Ovid Township, Michigan
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Location within Clinton County
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 Ovid Township, Clinton County, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Ovid Township, Clinton County, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Clinton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.07 sq mi (93.21 km2) |
| • Land | 34.92 sq mi (92.83 km2) |
| • Water | 0.14 sq mi (0.41 km2) |
| Elevation | 745 ft (227 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,188 |
| • Density | 62.390/sq mi (23.474/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) | |
| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-61880 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1626874 |
Ovid Township is a local government area called a civil township in Clinton County, Michigan. It's a bit like a small town or district that manages its own services.
In 2020, about 2,188 people lived here. The number of people living in Ovid Township changed a lot after the nearby village of Ovid became its own city in 2015.
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Places in Ovid Township
Ovid Township has a few important places within its borders.
Ovid City
The city of Ovid used to be a village mostly inside the township. But in 2015, it became its own separate city. This means it now has its own government and is no longer part of the township's population count.
Shepardsville Community
Shepardsville is a small area within the township. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or village. It's just a named place where people live.
Where is Ovid Township?
Ovid Township is located in the eastern part of Clinton County. To its east, it shares a border with Shiawassee County.
Size of the Township
The total area of Ovid Township is about 35.07 square miles (90.83 km2). Most of this area, about 34.92 square miles (90.44 km2), is land. A very small part, about 0.14 square miles (0.36 km2), is water.
The size of the township changed in 2015. This happened when the village of Ovid became a separate city. Before that, the township was a bit larger.
Who Lives in Ovid Township?
The U.S. Census Bureau collects information about people living in different areas. Here's what they found about Ovid Township in 2000, before the city of Ovid separated:
Population Details
In 2000, there were 3,490 people living in the township. There were 1,225 households, which means groups of people living together in one home. Most of these were families.
About 37.8% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Many homes (61.1%) were married couples living together. About 10.7% of homes had a female head of the household without a husband.
Age Groups
The people in Ovid Township were spread across different age groups:
- About 28.8% were under 18 years old.
- About 8.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 28.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 21.3% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 13.2% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in the township was 35 years.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in the township was $42,250 per year. For families, the average income was $46,105.
A small number of families (5.7%) and people (6.6%) lived below the poverty line. This included 9.4% of those under 18 and 5.5% of those 65 or older.
