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Covington

County:
Fountain County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
1.445
State:
Indiana

Covington is a city located in Fountain County, Indiana. Covington has a 2026 population of 2,784. It is also the county seat of Fountain County. Covington is currently growing at a rate of 0.61% annually and its population has increased by 3.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,684 in 2020.

The median household income in Covington is $52,466 with a poverty rate of 15.05%. The median age in Covington is 44.3 years: 43.9 years for males, and 45.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 84.4 males.

2.8K
Total Population
1,926
Density (mi²)
17 0.61%
Growth

Covington Population

Covington Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,784170.61%
20252,767160.58%
20242,751250.92%
20232,726331.23%
20222,693200.75%
20212,673-8-0.3%
20202,6841556.13%
20192,529-1-0.04%
20182,530-9-0.35%
20172,539-18-0.7%
20162,557-10-0.39%
20152,567-25-0.96%
20142,592-25-0.96%
20132,617-31-1.17%
20122,648-6-0.23%
20112,654-17-0.64%
20102,671260.98%
20002,565-182-6.63%
19902,747-136-4.72%
19802,8832429.16%
19702,641-118-4.28%
19602,75900%

Median Age

Overall: 44.3 years
Female: 45.7 years
Male: 43.9 years

Covington Adults

There are 2,401 adults, (624 of whom are seniors) in Covington.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,664 (54.2%)
Male: 1,405 (45.8%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Covington includes 90.52% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,77890.52%
Two or more races2277.4%
Black or African American341.11%
Asian300.98%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1876.09%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,77890.52%
Two or more races401.3%
Black or African American341.11%
Asian300.98%

Covington Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Covington 's average per capita income is $47,627. Household income levels show a median of $52,466. The poverty rate stands at 15.05%.

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$87,535-
Families$58,500$88,509
Households$52,466$77,093
Non Families$40,000$55,386

$47,627

Average Income

$52,466

Median Household Income

15.05%

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)