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Covington

County:
Kenton County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
13.165
State:
Kentucky

Covington is a city located in Kenton County, Kentucky. Covington has a 2026 population of 41,945. It is also the county seat of Kenton County. Covington is currently growing at a rate of 0.4% annually and its population has increased by 2.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 40,942 in 2020.

The median household income in Covington is $61,166 with a poverty rate of 20.81%. The median age in Covington is 37.6 years: 36.7 years for males, and 38.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 105.9 males.

41.9K
Total Population
3,186
Density (mi²)
167 0.4%
Growth

Covington Population

Covington Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202641,9451670.4%
202541,7781670.4%
202441,6114351.06%
202341,1762230.54%
202240,9532050.5%
202140,748-194-0.47%
202040,942-11-0.03%
201940,403-50-0.12%
201840,453-101-0.25%
201740,554-127-0.31%
201640,681-86-0.21%
201540,767-18-0.04%
201440,785-79-0.19%
201340,8642780.68%
201240,5861300.32%
201140,456-21-0.05%
201040,477-163-0.4%
200043,3701060.25%
199043,264-6,321-12.75%
198049,585-2,950-5.62%
197052,535-7,841-12.99%
196060,376-4,076-6.32%
195064,4522,4343.92%
194062,018-3,234-4.96%
193065,2528,13114.23%
192057,1213,8517.23%
191053,27010,33224.06%
190042,9385,56714.9%
189037,3717,65125.74%
188029,7205,21521.28%
187024,5058,03448.78%
186016,4717,06375.07%
18509,40800%

Median Age

Overall: 37.6 years
Female: 38.5 years
Male: 36.7 years

Covington Adults

There are 32,744 adults, (6,003 of whom are seniors) in Covington.

Sex Ratio

Female: 19,964 (48.6%)
Male: 21,146 (51.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Covington includes 76.11% White, 8.37% Black or African American, 4.34% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White31,28876.11%
Two or more races3,9889.7%
Black or African American3,4408.37%
Other race1,7854.34%
Asian4771.16%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander900.22%
Native American420.1%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1,5413.75%
Other race1,4703.58%
White3720.9%
Asian840.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander830.2%
Native American310.08%
Black or African American10%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White30,91675.2%
Black or African American3,4398.37%
Two or more races2,4475.95%
Asian3930.96%
Other race3150.77%
Native American110.03%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander70.02%

Covington Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Covington 's average per capita income is $47,845. Household income levels show a median of $61,166. The poverty rate stands at 20.81%.

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$110,067-
Families$81,365$106,583
Households$61,166$81,463
Non Families$44,101$55,202

$47,845

Average Income

$61,166

Median Household Income

20.81%

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)