State
County
Land Area
8.1 sq mi
Density
1,310.1/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.10%
Growth Since 2010
20.65%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Covington is a city located in Louisiana. With a 2020 population of 10,575, it is the 34th largest city in Louisiana and the 2974th largest city in the United States. Covington is currently growing at a rate of 0.10% annually and its population has increased by 20.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,765 in 2010. Spanning over 8 miles, Covington has a population density of 1,310 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. For every 100 females there are 103.2 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Covington was:
| 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% |
| 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
| 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% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,731 | 5,304 | 2,610 |
| Black | 1,200 | 825 | 196 |
| Hispanic | 212 | 191 | 70 |
| Multiple 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%.
$41,042
Average Earnings
$48,277
Average Male
$35,459
Average Female
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.
| 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
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%.
46.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.9%
Male Marriage Rate
46.2%
Female Marriage Rate
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.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 285 | 4.44% |
| Black | 53 | 3.52% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 6.44% |
| 2 or More | 10 | 11.36% |
| Asian | 8 | 18.18% |
7.99%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
49.1%
Labor Force Participation
47.7%
Employment Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
97.45%
Native Born
2.55%
Foreign Born
1.16%
Non Citizen
1.40%
Naturalized
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.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |