State
Parish
Land Area (mi²)
8.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,311.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.10%
Growth Since 2010
20.78%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Covington, Louisiana Population 2021
10,586
Covington is a city located in St. Tammany Parish Louisiana. With a 2020 population of 10,586, it is the 33rd largest city in Louisiana and the 2980th largest city in the United States . Covington is currently growing at a rate of 0.10% annually and its population has increased by 20.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,765 in 2010. Covington reached it's highest population of 10,586 in 2021. Spanning over 8 miles, Covington has a population density of 1,311 people per square mile.
The average household income in Covington is $86,551 with a poverty rate of 13.42%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $959 per month, and the median house value is $232,900. The median age in Covington is 38.6 years, 38.1 years for males, and 39.8 years for females.
Covington Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Covington was:
- White: 77.55%
- Black or African American: 18.86%
- Two or more races: 2.34%
- Other race: 0.61%
- Asian: 0.42%
- Native American: 0.21%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Covington, Louisiana is 10,586 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 10,553.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 8,765.
Covington, Louisiana Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,044 | 77.55% |
| Black or African American | 1,956 | 18.86% |
| Two or More Races | 243 | 2.34% |
| Some Other Race | 63 | 0.61% |
| Asian | 44 | 0.42% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 22 | 0.21% |
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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 | 3,710 | 2.5 | 69.4 |
| Married | 1,769 | 2.89 | 85.6 |
| Non Family | 1,164 | 1.21 | 53.4 |
| Female | 649 | 3.65 | 47.8 |
| Male | 128 | 2.9 | 100 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
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Covington Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 167 | 2.30% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 698 | 9.62% |
| High School Graduate | 1,570 | 21.63% |
| Some College | 1,617 | 22.28% |
| Associates Degree | 279 | 3.84% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,971 | 27.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 957 | 13.18% |
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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 | 5,731 | 5,304 | 2,610 |
| Black | 1,200 | 825 | 196 |
| Hispanic | 212 | 191 | 70 |
| 2+ Races | 88 | 53 | 25 |
| Other Race | 31 | 25 | 7 |
| Native American | 22 | 15 | 15 |
| Asian | 20 | 20 | 20 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
Covington Educational Attainment by Race
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$41,042
Average Earnings
$48,277
Average Male
$35,459
Average Female
Covington Earnings by Educational Attainment
Covington Language by Age
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Covington Language
95.30% of Covington residents speak only English, while 4.70% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.71% of the population.
Covington Language
Covington Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,233 | 817 | 11.30% |
| Black | 1,437 | 298 | 20.74% |
| Multiple | 229 | 85 | 37.12% |
| Hispanic | 378 | 58 | 15.34% |
| Asian | 44 | 24 | 54.55% |
13.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.54%
Male Poverty Rate
15.03%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Covington
The race most likely to be in poverty in Covington is Asian, with 54.55% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Covington is White, with 11.30% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.87%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.27%.
Covington Poverty
Covington Poverty Rate by Education
Covington Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
46.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.9%
Male Marriage Rate
46.2%
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 Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Covington Marital Status by Race
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Covington Marital Status
Covington Veterans by War
Covington Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 285 | 4.44% |
| Black | 53 | 3.52% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 6.44% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 11.36% |
| Asian | 8 | 18.18% |
Covington Veterans by Race
Covington Veterans by Education
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7.99%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
Covington Veterans by Education
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49.1%
Labor Force Participation
47.7%
Employment Rate
2.8%
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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97.45%
Native Born
2.55%
Foreign Born
1.16%
Non Citizen
1.40%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.45% of Covington residents were born in the United States, with 77.56% having been born in Louisiana. 1.16% 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
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10,586 | 11 | 0.10% |
| 2020 | 10,575 | 11 | 0.10% |
| 2019 | 10,564 | 11 | 0.10% |
| 2018 | 10,553 | 75 | 0.72% |
| 2017 | 10,478 | 222 | 2.16% |
| 2016 | 10,256 | 280 | 2.81% |
| 2015 | 9,976 | 246 | 2.53% |
| 2014 | 9,730 | 334 | 3.55% |
| 2013 | 9,396 | 275 | 3.02% |
| 2012 | 9,121 | 171 | 1.91% |
| 2011 | 8,950 | 76 | 0.86% |
| 2010 | 8,874 | 391 | 0.45% |
| 2000 | 8,483 | 792 | 0.98% |
| 1990 | 7,691 | -201 | -0.26% |
| 1980 | 7,892 | 722 | 0.96% |
| 1970 | 7,170 | 416 | 0.60% |
| 1960 | 6,754 | 1,641 | 2.82% |
| 1950 | 5,113 | 990 | 2.18% |
| 1940 | 4,123 | 915 | 2.54% |
| 1930 | 3,208 | 266 | 0.87% |
| 1920 | 2,942 | 341 | 1.24% |
| 1910 | 2,601 | 0.00% |