Covington

County:: Tipton County
County Seat:: Yes
Area (mi²):: 11.436
State:: Tennessee

Covington is a city located in Tipton County, Tennessee. Covington has a 2025 population of 8,506. It is also the county seat of Tipton County. Covington is currently declining at a rate of -0.36% annually and its population has decreased by -1.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,661 in 2020.

The average household income in Covington is $55,030 with a poverty rate of 25.84%. The median age in Covington is 35.1 years: 34 years for males, and 37.1 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Covington includes 58.63% Black or African American, 39.38% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Native American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Black or African American

White

Two or more races

Native American

Asian

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
Black or African American	5,049	58.63%
White	3,391	39.38%
Two or more races	172	2%
Native American	0	0%
Asian	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%
Other race	0	0%

Covington Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Covington's average per capita income is $34,488. Household income levels show a median of $43,512. The poverty rate stands at 25.84%.

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	$79,529	-
Families	$49,312	$64,283
Households	$43,512	$55,030
Non Families	$21,885	$37,245

$34,488

Average Income

$43,512

Median Household Income

25.84%

Poverty Rate