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Covington

Ohio · 2,584 residents · 1.371 sq mi
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Covington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,955. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $118,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% 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
2,584
+1%since 2000
from 2,559 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,885 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,867 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.7
+2%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Covington
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,955
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,042 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,759
+10%since 2000
from $18,888 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade29.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$685
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $493 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.5%
−29.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
30.3% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+23%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(2,520)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(23)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(70)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(2,529)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(16)
Asian0%(1)
Other1.7%(45)
Diversity Score6.6%(170)
Diversity Score
7
+141%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+58%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.4%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Covington, Ohio?

Covington, Ohio has about 2,584 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Covington, Ohio?

The typical household in Covington, Ohio earns about $42,955 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 $118,800, and the typical rent is about $685 a month.

How educated are people in Covington, Ohio?

About 15.0% 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 15.1% 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 19 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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