Covington, Georgia Population 2022
Covington is a city located in Newton County Georgia. Covington has a 2020 population of 14,794. It is also the county seat of Newton County. Covington is currently growing at a rate of 1.34% annually and its population has increased by 12.60% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,139 in 2010.
The average household income in Covington is $60,454 with a poverty rate of 29.03%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $874 per month, and the median house value is $171,600. The median age in Covington is 30.8 years, 29.2 years for males, and 35.2 years for females.
Covington Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Covingtonwas:
- White: 47.63%
- Black or African American: 46.90%
- Two or more races: 2.67%
- Other race: 2.12%
- Asian: 0.67%
- Native American: 0.02%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,652 | 47.63% |
| Black or African American | 6,550 | 46.90% |
| Two or More Races | 373 | 2.67% |
| Some Other Race | 296 | 2.12% |
| Asian | 93 | 0.67% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3 | 0.02% |
Covington Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,094 | 2.59 | 41.6 |
| Non Family | 1,762 | 1.25 | 33.4 |
| Female | 1,536 | 3.42 | 28 |
| Married | 1,446 | 3.22 | 70.7 |
| Male | 350 | 3.05 | 22.9 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 250 | 2.95% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 997 | 11.75% |
| High School Graduate | 2,990 | 35.25% |
| Some College | 2,144 | 25.27% |
| Associates Degree | 552 | 6.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 928 | 10.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 622 | 7.33% |
Covington Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,498 | 3,905 | 1,108 |
| Black | 3,370 | 2,778 | 346 |
| Hispanic | 406 | 344 | 75 |
| 2+ Races | 178 | 178 | 17 |
| Other Race | 87 | 87 | |
| Asian | 68 | 68 | 17 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 25.00%.
$27,138
Average Earnings
$31,576
Average Male
$21,527
Average Female
Covington Language by Age
Covington Language
92.98% of Covington residents speak only English, while 7.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.31% of the population.
Covington Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,203 | 2,472 | 39.85% |
| White | 5,735 | 1,017 | 17.73% |
| Multiple | 373 | 277 | 74.26% |
| Hispanic | 870 | 64 | 7.36% |
| Asian | 93 | 11 | 11.83% |
| Native | 3 | 3 | 100.00% |
| Other | NaN% |
29.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.85%
Male Poverty Rate
33.40%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Covington
The race most likely to be in poverty in Covington is Native, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Covington is Hispanic, with 7.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.40%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.56%.
Covington Marital Status
Marriage Rates
32.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.7%
Male Marriage Rate
30.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Covington Married by Age and Sex
Covington Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Covington Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 467 | 8.89% |
| Black | 397 | 9.23% |
| 2+ Races | 61 | 29.47% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 1.37% |
| Native American | 3 | 100.00% |
Covington Veterans by Education
19.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
60.2%
Labor Force Participation
56.5%
Employment Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
71.93%
Born in Covington
96.36%
Native Born
3.64%
Foreign Born
1.65%
Non Citizen
1.99%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.36% of Covington residents were born in the United States, with 71.93% having been born in Georgia. 1.65% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 14,794 | 196 | 1.34% |
| 2021 | 14,598 | 196 | 1.36% |
| 2020 | 14,402 | 196 | 1.38% |
| 2019 | 14,206 | 196 | 1.40% |
| 2018 | 14,010 | -11 | -0.08% |
| 2017 | 14,021 | 183 | 1.32% |
| 2016 | 13,838 | 62 | 0.45% |
| 2015 | 13,776 | 187 | 1.38% |
| 2014 | 13,589 | 237 | 1.78% |
| 2013 | 13,352 | 82 | 0.62% |
| 2012 | 13,270 | 71 | 0.54% |
| 2011 | 13,199 | 60 | 0.46% |
| 2010 | 13,139 | 1,592 | 1.30% |
| 2000 | 11,547 | 1,521 | 1.42% |
| 1990 | 10,026 | -560 | -0.54% |
| 1980 | 10,586 | 319 | 0.31% |
| 1970 | 10,267 | 2,100 | 2.31% |
| 1960 | 8,167 | 2,975 | 4.63% |
| 1950 | 5,192 | 1,292 | 2.90% |
| 1940 | 3,900 | 697 | 1.99% |
| 1930 | 3,203 | 0.00% | |
| 1920 | 3,203 | 506 | 1.73% |
| 1910 | 2,697 | 0.00% |