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Covington

Kentucky · 40,640 residents · 13.165 sq mi
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Covington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,414. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $103,900. The poverty rate of 22.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.6
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
40,640
−6%since 2000
from 43,370 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,087 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 3,294 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.6
+5%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
40K41K42K43K44K1990201020202024Covington
202441K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,414
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,735 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,897
+24%since 2000
from $16,841 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,900
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$604
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $451 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.4%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 49.3% in 2000
50.4% rent
Vacancy rate
17.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+18%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(37,411)
Black10.1%(4,377)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(600)
Asian0.3%(142)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.9%(11,679)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(32,831)
Black11.8%(4,778)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(1,450)
Asian0.4%(180)
Other2.6%(1,062)
Diversity Score40%(16,271)
Diversity Score
40
+49%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+53%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
18.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.8%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.4%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Covington, Kentucky?

Covington, Kentucky has about 40,640 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Covington, Kentucky?

The typical household in Covington, Kentucky earns about $37,414 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Covington, Kentucky expensive?

In Covington, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $103,900, and the typical rent is about $604 a month.

How educated are people in Covington, Kentucky?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Covington, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Covington, Kentucky?

About 22.5% of people in Covington, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Covington, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Covington, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,624 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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