Ovett is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in southeastern Jones County, Mississippi. Ovett is part of the Laurel Micropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Ovett had a population of 183. 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.
It was first named as a CDP in the 2020 Census which listed a population of 183.
Camp Sister Spirit, a feminist retreat, is located in Ovett.
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.USPS – Cities by ZIP Code
Demographics
Ovett was first listed as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. census.
2020 census +Ovett CDP, Mississippi – Racial and ethnic compositionRace / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic)Pop 2020% 2020White alone (NH)18098.36%Black or African American alone (NH)00.00%Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)00.00%Asian alone (NH)00.00%Pacific Islander alone (NH)00.00%Some Other Race alone (NH)00.00%Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH)21.09%Hispanic or Latino (any race)10.55%Total183100.00%
Education Residents are in the Jones County School District.
Jones County is in the zone of Jones College.
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