Ovett, MS is a small town in Jones County in the southeastern part of the state. With a population of 2,508 and a population density of 27 people per square mile, Ovett is significantly smaller than the US average of 93 people per square mile. The town has a handful of businesses, including an auto repair shop, a local grocery store, and a gas station. For outdoor activities, locals enjoy fishing in nearby lakes or going for walks at Sandy Creek Park. There are also some organizations located in Ovett such as the Jones County Library and the Oak Grove Baptist Church. Finally, Ovett is home to several sporting events throughout the year including football games at nearby East Central Community College as well as basketball tournaments hosted by local schools.
The population in Ovett (zip 39464) is 2,508. There are 27 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Ovett (zip 39464) is 43.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Ovett (zip 39464) is 3.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Ovett (zip 39464)
- 61.3% are married
- 10.8% are divorced
- 41.8% are married with children
- 12.3% have children, but are single
Race in Ovett (zip 39464)
- 100.0% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander