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Covina

California · 51,268 residents · 7.035 sq mi
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Covina is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,913. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $549,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 96%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
51,268
+9%since 2000
from 46,837 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,288 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 6,658 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
+16%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
42K45K47K50K52K1990201020202024Covina
202450K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,913
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,474 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,157
+54%since 2000
from $20,231 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.6%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$549,500
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $186,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,587
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $742 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.4% in 2000
43.9% rent
Afford Score
7.1
+84%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic42.3%(19,801)
Black4.8%(2,245)
Hispanic / Latino40.3%(18,871)
Asian9.6%(4,490)
Other0%
Diversity Score78.1%(36,585)
2020
White, non-Hispanic19.6%(10,051)
Black3.4%(1,748)
Hispanic / Latino58.7%(30,108)
Asian14.8%(7,571)
Other2.6%(1,323)
Diversity Score73.2%(37,524)
Diversity Score
73
−6%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.5 min
+49%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.9%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
24.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.1%
−78.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Covina, California?

Covina, California has about 51,268 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Covina, California?

The typical household in Covina, California earns about $77,913 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 $549,500, and the typical rent is about $1,587 a month.

How educated are people in Covina, California?

About 25.9% 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 9.1% 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 8,061 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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