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Covington

Ohio · 2,548 residents · 1.371 sq mi
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Covington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,237. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $119,300. Households here earn about 27% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,548
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,559 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,858 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,867 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+5%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Covington
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,237
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,042 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,891
+26%since 2000
from $18,888 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31.5%
US avg: 10%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,300
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$566
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $493 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
30.6% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+26%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(2,380)
Black0.7%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(35)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other4.2%(107)
Diversity Score15.2%(388)
Diversity Score
15
+459%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+65%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.4%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−87.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Covington, Ohio?

Covington, Ohio has about 2,548 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Covington, Ohio?

The typical household in Covington, Ohio earns about $42,237 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 $119,300, and the typical rent is about $566 a month.

How educated are people in Covington, Ohio?

About 11.6% 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 12.6% 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 55 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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