Covington is a city located in Covington city, Virginia. Covington has a 2025 population of 5,411. Covington is currently declining at a rate of -1.22% annually and its population has decreased by -5.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,745 in 2020.
The average household income in Covington is $54,455 with a poverty rate of 23.58%.The median age in Covington is 41.5 years: 37.8 years for males, and 43.5 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Covington includes 80.04% White, 12.34% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
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
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Separated
Never Married
Covington'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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