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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

West Covina

California · 105,080 residents · 16.036 sq mi
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West Covina is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $53,002. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $188,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
105,080
+9%since 1990
from 96,086 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,553 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 5,992 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
32.7
+5%since 1990
from 31.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
95K99K103K107K111K1990201020202024West Covina
2024107K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,002
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,481 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,342
+22%since 1990
from $15,862 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.0%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$188,400
−29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $201,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$828
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $733 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
66.5%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 66.7% in 1990
33.5% rent
Afford Score
3.6
−25%since 1990
from 4.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic60.1%(57,704)
Black8.5%(8,170)
Hispanic / Latino34.2%(32,873)
Asian17.2%(16,535)
Diversity Score87.9%(84,447)
2000
White, non-Hispanic23%(24,124)
Black6%(6,314)
Hispanic / Latino45.7%(48,051)
Asian22.4%(23,543)
Diversity Score83.2%(87,380)
Diversity Score
83
−5%since 1990
from 88 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 20.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.2%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 80.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
−8%since 1990
from 28.0 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 West Covina, California?

West Covina, California has about 105,080 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in West Covina, California earns about $53,002 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 $188,400, and the typical rent is about $828 a month.

How educated are people in West Covina, California?

About 21.9% 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 9.0% of people in West Covina, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Covina, California grown since 1990?

Yes, West Covina, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,994 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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