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Covina

California · 46,837 residents · 7.035 sq mi
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The short version

Covina is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,474. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $186,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
46,837
+8%since 1990
from 43,207 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,658 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 6,142 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
33.5
+4%since 1990
from 32.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
42K45K47K50K52K1990201020202024Covina
202450K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,474
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,907 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,231
+24%since 1990
from $16,259 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.6%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 7.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$186,200
−30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $201,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$742
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $652 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
58.4%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 58.1% in 1990
41.6% rent
Afford Score
3.8
−26%since 1990
from 5.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(34,836)
Black4%(1,731)
Hispanic / Latino25.4%(10,990)
Asian7.7%(3,336)
Diversity Score67.2%(29,014)
2000
White, non-Hispanic42.3%(19,801)
Black4.8%(2,245)
Hispanic / Latino40.3%(18,871)
Asian9.6%(4,490)
Diversity Score78.1%(36,585)
Diversity Score
78
+16%since 1990
from 67 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 16.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.9%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 82.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.5%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
−11%since 1990
from 26.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Covina, California?

Covina, California has about 46,837 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Covina, California?

The typical household in Covina, California earns about $48,474 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Covina, California expensive?

In Covina, California, the median home is worth about $186,200, and the typical rent is about $742 a month.

How educated are people in Covina, California?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Covina, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Covina, California?

About 11.6% of people in Covina, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Covina, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Covina, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,630 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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