CITY · 1990 CENSUS

West Covina

California · 96,086 residents · 16.036 sq mi

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West Covina is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $42,481. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value is $201,100.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $30,130

Younger

median age 31.2

US median: 33.0

Average education

20% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

Less affordable

home values up 41%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

96,086

−9%vs 2000

vs 105,080 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

5,992 / sq mi

−9%vs 2000

vs 6,553 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

31.2

−5%vs 2000

vs 32.7 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024107K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$42,481

+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $53,002 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$15,862

−18%vs 2000

vs $19,342 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

7.7%

−1.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 9.0% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$201,100

+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $188,400 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$733

+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $828 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

66.7%

+0.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 66.5% in 2000

33.3% rent

Afford Score

4.7

+33%vs 2000

vs 3.6 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic23%(24,124)

Black6%(6,314)

Hispanic / Latino45.7%(48,051)

Asian22.4%(23,543)

Other0%

Diversity Score83.2%(87,380)

1990

White, non-Hispanic60.1%(57,704)

Black8.5%(8,170)

Hispanic / Latino34.2%(32,873)

Asian17.2%(16,535)

Other14.2%(13,677)

Diversity Score87.9%(84,447)

Diversity Score

+6%vs 2000

vs 83 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

20.2%

−1.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 21.9% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

80.6%

+2.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 78.2% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

5.6%

−0.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 5.7% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

28.0 min

+9%vs 2000

vs 25.6 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

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 West Covina, California?

West Covina, California has about 96,086 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in West Covina, California?

The typical household in West Covina, California earns about $42,481 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Covina, California expensive?

In West Covina, California, the median home is worth about $201,100, and the typical rent is about $733 a month.

How educated are people in West Covina, California?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in West Covina, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Covina, California?

About 7.7% of people in West Covina, California live below the federal poverty line.

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

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