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Covington city

State:
Virginia
County Seat:

Covington city's estimated 2025 population is 5,369 with a growth rate of -1.61% 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 -9.63% since that time.

5,369
Total Population
1,074
Population Density (mi²)
128
Population Rank (State)
-88 -1.61%
Annual Population Growth

Covington city Population

Covington city Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White4,53980.04%
Black or African American70012.34%
Two or more races2414.25%
Other race1242.19%
Asian671.18%

Covington city Marital Status

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

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

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$73,810-
Families$57,125$66,265
Households$42,724$54,455
Non Families$28,238$36,972

$39,329

Average Income

$42,724

Median Household Income

23.58%

Poverty Rate