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West Covina

California · 109,501 residents · 16.036 sq mi
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West Covina is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,626. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $578,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 104%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
109,501
+4%since 2000
from 105,080 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,828 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 6,553 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+20%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
95K99K103K107K111K1990201020202024West Covina
2024107K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,626
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,002 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,417
+62%since 2000
from $19,342 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$578,800
+104%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $188,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,745
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $828 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
40.1% rent
Afford Score
6.8
+90%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic10.8%(11,793)
Black3.4%(3,713)
Hispanic / Latino53.1%(58,102)
Asian30.2%(33,097)
Other2.9%(3,122)
Diversity Score77%(84,293)
Diversity Score
77
−7%since 2000
from 83 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
+33%since 2000
from 25.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.9%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
35.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−76.2 ptssince 2013
from 82.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Covina, California?

West Covina, California has about 109,501 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Covina, California earns about $85,626 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 $578,800, and the typical rent is about $1,745 a month.

How educated are people in West Covina, California?

About 30.3% 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 8.9% 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 13,415 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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