State
County
Land Area (mi²)
15.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
928.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
1.36% (196)
Growth Since 2010
11.28% (1,480)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Covington, Georgia Population 2021
14,598
Covington is a city located in Newton County Georgia. It is also the county seat of Newton County. With a 2020 population of 14,598, it is the 77th largest city in Georgia and the 2362nd largest city in the United States . Covington is currently growing at a rate of 1.36% annually and its population has increased by 11.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,118 in 2010. Covington reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 16 miles, Covington has a population density of 928 people per square mile.
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%
The current population of Covington, Georgia is 14,598 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 14,206.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 13,118.
Covington, Georgia Population 2021
| 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% |
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Covington Population by Race
Covington Population Pyramid $2021
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Covington Population by Age
Covington Households and Families
| 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
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Covington Households by Type
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| 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% |
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Covington Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Covington Educational Attainment by Race
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| 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%.
Covington Educational Attainment by Race
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$27,138
Average Earnings
$31,576
Average Male
$21,527
Average Female
Covington Earnings by Educational Attainment
Covington Language by Age
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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 Language
Covington Poverty by Race
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| 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% |
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 Poverty
Covington Poverty Rate by Education
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
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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
Covington Marital Status
Covington Veterans by War
Covington Veterans by Age
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| 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 Race
Covington Veterans by Education
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19.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
Covington Veterans by Education
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60.2%
Labor Force Participation
56.5%
Employment Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
Covington Employment by Age
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Covington Employment by Race
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Covington Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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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.
Covington Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |