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Covington

Oklahoma · 466 residents (2025 est.) · 0.503 sq mi
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Covington has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,964. Population has fallen 46% since 2000, a loss of 256 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $85,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents. Households here earn about 34% more than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
297
−46%since 2000
from 553 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
590 / sq mi
−46%since 2000
from 1,099 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
+3%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:466 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2683564445316191990201020202024Covington
2024297
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,964
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,979 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,992
+174%since 2000
from $12,788 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.8%
+49.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
−1%since 2010
from 0.403 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance18.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical15.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Information11.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing3.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,600
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$880
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $342 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
22.9% rent
Vacancy rate
17.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
8.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.0
−5%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(511)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(18)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(253)
Black1.7%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.4%(28)
Diversity Score33%(98)
Diversity Score
33
+889%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.8%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+73%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.3%
+18.3 ptssince 2011
from 52.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.7%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.5%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2012
from 13.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.9%
−69.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2017
from 70.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Covington, Oklahoma?

Covington, Oklahoma has about 297 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Covington, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Covington, Oklahoma earns about $86,964 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Covington, Oklahoma expensive?

In Covington, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $85,600, and the typical rent is about $880 a month.

How educated are people in Covington, Oklahoma?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Covington, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Covington, Oklahoma?

About 5.7% of people in Covington, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Covington, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Covington, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 285 residents, a change of about -49 percent over that period.

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