Census Bureau data for Covington city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Covington city
- What is the median household income in Covington city?
- The median household income in Covington city is $43,512 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Covington city?
- The poverty rate in Covington city is 20.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Covington city?
- $163,900 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Covington city?
- The median gross rent in Covington city is $910 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Covington city residents have a college degree?
- 13.2% of adults in Covington city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
8,612
Median Income
$43,512
Median Home Value
$163,900
Poverty Rate
20.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.5%
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$10,944 (+33.6%)
Home Value:
+$52,100 (+46.6%)
Poverty Rate:
+1.1 pp (+5.7%)
Bachelor's+:
-1.1 pp (-7.7%)
Unemployment:
+1.5 pp (+30%)
Demographics
Total Population
8,612
Median Age
35.0
Female
54.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
White (non-Hisp.) 38.8%
Black 58.6%
Two or More 2.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$43,512
±$4,925
-$23,585 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$55,213
Median Family Income
$49,312
Poverty Rate
20.4%
+10.5 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
30.0%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
19.8%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
16.6%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
12.0%
$10–15k
6.3%
$15–25k
14.4%
$25–35k
6.4%
$35–50k
18.6%
$50–75k
10.5%
$75–100k
15.1%
$100–150k
13.3%
$150–200k
3.1%
$200k+
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
3,801
Owner-Occupied
48.2%
Renter-Occupied
51.8%
Vacancy Rate
9.2%
Median Home Value
$163,900
-$92,900 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$910
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
25.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
42.5%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
9.1%
$50–100k
23.0%
$100–200k
11.4%
$200–300k
28.3%
$300–500k
11.0%
$500k–$1M
2.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
14.5%
$500–1k
53.3%
$1–1.5k
30.0%
$1.5–2k
0.9%
$3.5k+
1.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
17.1%
1 vehicle
43.0%
2 vehicles
28.5%
3+
11.4%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
73.7%
Single-fam. att.
1.9%
2–4 units
4.5%
5–19 units
6.6%
20+ units
2.1%
Mobile home
0.8%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
16.2%
1940–1969
4.9%
1970–1999
22.4%
2000–2009
15.1%
2010+
1.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
88.2%
Bachelor's or Higher
13.2%
-17.2 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
7.5%
Some College / Associate
24.8%
Less Than High School
4.1%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
55.9%
Unemployment Rate
6.5%
+1.8 pp vs. state
Work from Home
6.4%
Self-Employed
2.3%
Government Workers
18.1%
Private For-Profit
79.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
29.4%
Manufacturing
14.2%
Retail
11.1%
Arts/Entmt.
9.2%
Prof. Services
7.7%
Transportation
7.1%
Public Admin
6.2%
Construction
5.8%
Finance
4.1%
Wholesale
3.3%
Agriculture
0.5%
Occupation
Management
28.2%
Production
25.0%
Sales
19.4%
Food Prep
19.0%
Construction
8.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
27.2 min
Drove Alone
79.0%
Carpool
11.4%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
6.4%
Walked
0.7%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
3,453
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
36.4%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
11.8%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
8.1%
5–9
9.1%
10–14
6.9%
15–19
4.6%
20–24
5.6%
25–34
15.5%
35–44
9.6%
45–54
11.8%
55–64
6.4%
65–74
5.4%
75–84
9.9%
85+
5.1%
Under 18: 27.1%
Working age (18–64): 72.9%
65 and over: 17.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.1%
Naturalized Citizen
100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.2%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
4.5%
With a Disability
16.9%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
91.9%
Uninsured
8.1%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
82.8%
Has a Computer
90.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago
81.8%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023