Ovett, Mississippi

Ovett is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in southeastern Jones County, Mississippi. Ovett is part of the Laurel Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Ovett, Mississippi
Census-designated place
Ovett is located in Mississippi
Ovett
Ovett
Ovett is located in the United States
Ovett
Ovett
Coordinates: 31°29′08″N 89°01′58″W
CountryUnited States
StateMississippi
CountyJones
Area
[1]
 • Total1.74 sq mi (4.51 km2)
 • Land1.73 sq mi (4.49 km2)
 • Water0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation
200 ft (60 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total183
 • Density105.66/sq mi (40.79/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
39464
Area code601
FIPS code28-54680
GNIS feature ID694284

History

It was first established as a sawmill town in the early 20th century. Ovett is located on the former Gulf, Mobile and Ohio Railroad and was once home to six general stores, a blacksmith, pharmacy, three lumber companies, and two grocery stores.[2]

It was first named as a CDP in the 2020 Census which listed a population of 183.[3]

Camp Sister Spirit, a feminist retreat, is located in Ovett.[4]

Geography

Ovett is located just west of the De Soto National Forest and Highway 15. The community has a post office with the ZIP code 39464.[5]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2020183—
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
2020[7]

2020 census
Ovett CDP, Mississippi - Demographic Profile
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
Race / Ethnicity Pop 2020[7] % 2020
White alone (NH) 180 98.36%
Black or African American alone (NH) 0 0.00%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 0 0.00%
Asian alone (NH) 0 0.00%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 0 0.00%
Some Other Race alone (NH) 0 0.00%
Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (NH) 2 1.09%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 1 0.55%
Total 183 100.00%

Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos can be of any race.

References
  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  2. Howe, Tony. "Ovett, Mississippi". Mississippi Rails. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
  3. "Ovett CDP, Mississippi". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
  4. Booth, William (December 12, 1993). "For Lesbian Couple, Mississippi Retreat is Hardly a Haven". The Washington Post. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
  5. USPS – Cities by ZIP Code
  6. "Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decades". US Census Bureau.
  7. "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Ovett CDP, Mississippi". United States Census Bureau.


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