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Covington

County:
Newton County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
15.812
State:
Georgia

Covington is a city located in Newton County, Georgia. Covington has a 2025 population of 15,567 . It is also the county seat of Newton County . Covington is currently growing at a rate of 1.73% annually and its population has increased by 9.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,239 in 2020.

The average household income in Covington is $73,123 with a poverty rate of 24.01%. The median age in Covington is 36.6 years: 33 years for males, and 41.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 91.7 males.

15.6K
Total Population
985
Density (mi²)
265 1.73%
Growth

Covington Population

Covington Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Covington includes 52.2% Black or African American, 39.33% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Black or African American (52.2%)

White (39.33%)

Two or more races (5.66%)

Other race (2.57%)

Asian (0.23%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American7,48352.2%
White5,63839.33%
Two or more races8125.66%
Other race3682.57%
Asian330.23%

Covington Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Covington's average per capita income is $36,409. Household income levels show a median of $47,797. The poverty rate stands at 24.01%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$105,739-
Families$59,208$83,153
Households$47,797$73,123
Non Families$37,354$48,553

$36,409

Average Income

$47,797

Median Household Income

24.01%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)