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Covington

Georgia · 13,118 residents · 15.812 sq mi
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Covington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,924. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $123,400. The poverty rate of 23.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,118
+14%since 2000
from 11,547 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
830 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 730 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K11K12K14K15K1990201020202024Covington
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,924
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,997 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,570
+26%since 2000
from $15,554 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.492
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,400
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$805
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $519 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.2%
−20.8 ptssince 2000
from 52.0% in 2000
54.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+42%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50%(5,775)
Black45.3%(5,229)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(331)
Asian0.5%(59)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.5%(7,673)
2010
White, non-Hispanic45.1%(5,919)
Black46.8%(6,140)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(723)
Asian0.7%(87)
Other0.8%(105)
Diversity Score70.6%(9,260)
Diversity Score
71
+6%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.4%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+40%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.8%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.5%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Covington, Georgia?

Covington, Georgia has about 13,118 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Covington, Georgia?

The typical household in Covington, Georgia earns about $33,924 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Covington, Georgia expensive?

In Covington, Georgia, the median home is worth about $123,400, and the typical rent is about $805 a month.

How educated are people in Covington, Georgia?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Covington, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Covington, Georgia?

About 23.3% of people in Covington, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Covington, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Covington, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,092 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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

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