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Covington

County:
Kenton County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
13.165
State:
Kentucky

Covington is a city located in Kenton County, Kentucky. Covington has a 2025 population of 41,611 . It is also the county seat of Kenton County . Covington is currently growing at a rate of 1.06% annually and its population has increased by 1.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 40,942 in 2020.

The median household income in Covington is $58,814 with a poverty rate of 21.77%. The median age in Covington is 37.6 years: 35.9 years for males, and 38.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 104.8 males.

41.6K
Total Population
3,161
Density (mi²)
435 1.06%
Growth

Covington Population

Covington Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Covington includes 76.21% White, 9.42% Black or African American, 4.95% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (76.21%)

Black or African American (9.42%)

Two or more races (7.74%)

Other race (4.95%)

Asian (1.23%)

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.32%)

Native American (0.13%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White31,17076.21%
Black or African American3,8549.42%
Two or more races3,1647.74%
Other race2,0254.95%
Asian5041.23%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1320.32%
Native American530.13%

Covington Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Covington's average per capita income is $46,497. Household income levels show a median of $58,814. The poverty rate stands at 21.77%.

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$107,138-
Families$76,557$99,598
Households$58,814$79,569
Non Families$42,442$56,977

$46,497

Average Income

$58,814

Median Household Income

21.77%

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)