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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Covington

Ohio · 2,559 residents · 1.371 sq mi
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Covington has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $41,042. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $92,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,559
−2%since 1990
from 2,603 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,867 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 1,899 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.0
+10%since 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Covington
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,042
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,454 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,888
+56%since 1990
from $12,093 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.6%
−5.9 ptssince 1990
from 8.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$92,300
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$493
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $336 in 1990
US average: $602
76.1%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 74.6% in 1990
23.9% rent
2.2
+13%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(2,588)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.9%(76)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(2,520)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(23)
Asian0%(1)
Diversity Score2.7%(70)
3
−7%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.8%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.8%
+7.9 ptssince 1990
from 73.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.9 min
−31%since 1990
from 18.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Covington, Ohio?

Covington, Ohio has about 2,559 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Covington, Ohio?

The typical household in Covington, Ohio earns about $41,042 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Covington, Ohio expensive?

In Covington, Ohio, the median home is worth about $92,300, and the typical rent is about $493 a month.

How educated are people in Covington, Ohio?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Covington, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Covington, Ohio?

About 2.6% of people in Covington, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Covington, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Covington, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 44 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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