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Covington

County:
Covington city
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
5.469
State:
Virginia

Covington is a city located in Covington city, Virginia. Covington has a 2026 population of 5,622. It is also the county seat of Covington city. Covington is currently declining at a rate of -0.35% annually and its population has decreased by -2.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,745 in 2020.

The median household income in Covington is $41,944 with a poverty rate of 25.68%. The median age in Covington is 38 years: 37.4 years for males, and 41.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 87.3 males.

5.6K
Total Population
1,028
Density (mi²)
-20 -0.35%
Growth

Covington Population

Covington Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,622-20-0.35%
20255,642-21-0.37%
20245,663520.93%
20235,611-57-1.01%
20225,668-47-0.82%
20215,715-30-0.52%
20205,745-1-0.02%
20195,622-38-0.67%
20185,66000%
20175,660-22-0.39%
20165,682110.19%
20155,671-107-1.85%
20145,778-54-0.93%
20135,832-14-0.24%
20125,846-70-1.18%
20115,916-25-0.42%
20105,941-20-0.34%
20006,303-688-9.84%
19906,991-2,072-22.86%
19809,063-997-9.91%
197010,060-1,002-9.06%
196011,0625,20288.77%
19505,860-440-6.98%
19406,300-238-3.64%
19306,53891516.27%
19205,6231,38932.81%
19104,2341,28443.53%
19002,95000%

Median Age

Overall: 38 years
Female: 41.8 years
Male: 37.4 years

Covington Adults

There are 4,371 adults, (1,125 of whom are seniors) in Covington.

Sex Ratio

Female: 3,033 (53.4%)
Male: 2,647 (46.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Covington includes 79.67% White, 12.68% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,52579.67%
Black or African American72012.68%
Two or more races2324.08%
Other race1272.24%
Asian761.34%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race1272.24%
Two or more races450.79%
White300.53%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,49579.14%
Black or African American72012.68%
Two or more races1873.29%
Asian761.34%

Covington Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Covington 's average per capita income is $34,302. Household income levels show a median of $41,944. The poverty rate stands at 25.68%.

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$62,935-
Families$54,583$60,931
Households$41,944$54,148
Non Families$30,724$43,527

$34,302

Average Income

$41,944

Median Household Income

25.68%

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)