Covington city's estimated 2026 population is 5,767 with a growth rate of 0.91% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Covington city is the 128th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 5,941 and has seen a growth of -2.93% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Covington city includes 80.04% White, 12.34% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (80.04%)
Black or African American (12.34%)
Two or more races (4.25%)
Other race (2.19%)
Asian (1.18%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,539 | 80.04% |
| Black or African American | 700 | 12.34% |
| Two or more races | 241 | 4.25% |
| Other race | 124 | 2.19% |
| Asian | 67 | 1.18% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Covington city's average per capita income is $39,329. Household income levels show a median of $42,724. The poverty rate stands at 23.58%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $73,810 | - |
| Families | $57,125 | $66,265 |
| Households | $42,724 | $54,455 |
| Non Families | $28,238 | $36,972 |
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