Ovid, CO Demographics

A map of Ovid's Population by Race

Ovid, Colorado has an estimated population of 468, a dramatic increase from the 271 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.9% White, 23.1% Hispanic, 1.7% Multiracial, 1.1% Native American/Other, 0.2% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ovid, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ovid has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Colorado overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Ovid, that probability was 39.1% in 2020 and 40.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ovid is ranked the 290th most populous place in Colorado, out of 482 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Ovid was ranked the 336th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ovid's White Population

346 residents of Ovid, or 73.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ovid is higher than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Ovid ranks 297th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ovid's White population has grown by an estimated 70.4%. White residents' share of Ovid's population has decreased from 74.9% to 73.9%.

Ovid is more White than neighboring Sedgwick (51% White). Ovid is less White than neighboring Julesburg (78.7% White), Chappell (83.2% White), Lodgepole (92.8% White), and Big Springs (79.4% White).

Ovid's Black Population

0 residents of Ovid, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ovid is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Ovid ranks 340th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ovid's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Ovid's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Ovid is less Black than neighboring Julesburg (1.9% Black).

Ovid's Asian Population

1 residents of Ovid, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ovid is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Ovid ranks 354th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ovid's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 1. Asian residents' share of Ovid's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Ovid is more Asian than neighboring Lodgepole (0% Asian). Ovid is less Asian than neighboring Julesburg (2.2% Asian), Sedgwick (1% Asian), Chappell (0.4% Asian), and Big Springs (0.8% Asian).

Ovid's Hispanic Population

108 residents of Ovid, or 23.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ovid is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Ovid ranks 141st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ovid's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 83.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Ovid's population has increased from 21.8% to 23.1%.

Ovid is more Hispanic than neighboring Julesburg (15.2% Hispanic), Chappell (12.3% Hispanic), Lodgepole (1.8% Hispanic), and Big Springs (13.5% Hispanic). Ovid is less Hispanic than neighboring Sedgwick (36.4% Hispanic).

Ovid's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Ovid, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ovid is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Ovid ranks 408th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ovid's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 400.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ovid's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.1%.

Ovid is more Native American/Other than neighboring Julesburg (0.7% Native American/Other), Sedgwick (0% Native American/Other), Chappell (0% Native American/Other), and Lodgepole (0.4% Native American/Other). Ovid is less Native American/Other than neighboring Big Springs (4% Native American/Other).

Ovid's Multiracial Population

8 residents of Ovid, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ovid is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Ovid ranks 348th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ovid's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Ovid's population has decreased from 3.0% to 1.7%.

Ovid is more Multiracial than neighboring Julesburg (1.4% Multiracial). Ovid is less Multiracial than neighboring Sedgwick (11.6% Multiracial), Chappell (4% Multiracial), Lodgepole (4.9% Multiracial), and Big Springs (2.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.