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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 2026 population of 15,833. It is also the county seat of Newton County. Covington is currently growing at a rate of 1.71% annually and its population has increased by 11.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,239 in 2020.

The median household income in Covington is $58,810 with a poverty rate of 20.4%. The median age in Covington is 37.8 years: 33.5 years for males, and 42.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 94.1 males.

15.8K
Total Population
1,001
Density (mi²)
266 1.71%
Growth

Covington Population

Covington Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202615,8332661.71%
202515,5672651.73%
202415,3025873.99%
202314,7153072.13%
202214,4081270.89%
202114,281420.29%
202014,239430.3%
201914,2201951.39%
201814,02500%
201714,0251851.34%
201613,840610.44%
201513,7791871.38%
201413,5922361.77%
201313,356880.66%
201213,268690.52%
201113,199610.46%
201013,138200.15%
200011,5471,52115.17%
199010,026-560-5.29%
198010,5863193.11%
197010,2672,10025.71%
19608,1672,97557.3%
19505,1921,29233.13%
19403,90069721.76%
19303,20300%
19203,20350618.76%
19102,69700%

Median Age

Overall: 37.8 years
Female: 42.1 years
Male: 33.5 years

Covington Adults

There are 10,927 adults, (2,446 of whom are seniors) in Covington.

Sex Ratio

Female: 7,512 (51.5%)
Male: 7,072 (48.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Covington includes 50.92% Black or African American, 39.76% White, 3.38% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American7,42650.92%
White5,79939.76%
Two or more races8085.54%
Other race4933.38%
Asian580.4%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race4473.07%
Two or more races3752.57%
Black or African American2671.83%
White640.44%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Black or African American7,15949.09%
White5,73539.32%
Two or more races4332.97%
Asian580.4%
Other race460.32%

Covington Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Covington 's average per capita income is $40,101. Household income levels show a median of $58,810. The poverty rate stands at 20.4%.

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$109,113-
Families$72,262$91,013
Households$58,810$80,270
Non Families$41,354$56,710

$40,101

Average Income

$58,810

Median Household Income

20.4%

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)