Covington Population

1870–2026

2,651

2026 projection

4% since 2020 (increase)

05001K1.5K2K2.5K3K18801900192019401960198020002020

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Covington. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20262,651+160.61%
20252,635+160.61%
20242,619+180.69%
20232,601+190.74%
20222,582+180.70%
20212,564+160.63%
20202,548-40.16%
20192,552+50.20%
20182,547+40.16%
20172,543-10.04%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Covington is growing faster than Ohio, and about as fast as Miami County and the U.S.

  • Miami County+3.4%
  • Covington+3.2%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Ohio+0.9%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Covington Demographics

46.1median age

Median age

Female47.5 yrs
Male40.5 yrs

Adults

2,122
586 seniors (65+) · 28% of adults1,536 other adults

Sex

Female 53.2% · 1,382Male 46.8% · 1,214

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 26 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Covington Income

$59,750median household income

Median household income

$59,750

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$45,722

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

5.3%

About 1 in 19 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Covington Marital Status

50% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married50%53%47%
Never married27%36%20%
Divorced16%8%23%
Widowed7%3%10%
Separated<1%0%<1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201