Covington

County:: Kenton County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 13.165
State:: Kentucky

Covington is a city located in Kenton County, Kentucky. Covington has a 2025 population of 40,996. Covington is currently growing at a rate of 0.03% annually and its population has increased by 0.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 40,936 in 2020.

The average household income in Covington is $79,569 with a poverty rate of 21.77%. The median age in Covington is 37.6 years: 35.9 years for males, and 38.8 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Covington includes 76.21% White, 9.42% Black or African American, 4.95% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Other race

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Native American

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	31,170	76.21%
Black or African American	3,854	9.42%
Two or more races	3,164	7.74%
Other race	2,025	4.95%
Asian	504	1.23%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	132	0.32%
Native American	53	0.13%

Covington Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Covington's average per capita income is $46,497. Household income levels show a median of $58,814. The poverty rate stands at 21.77%.

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	$107,138	-
Families	$76,557	$99,598
Households	$58,814	$79,569
Non Families	$42,442	$56,977

$46,497

Average Income

$58,814

Median Household Income

21.77%

Poverty Rate