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Covington

Oklahoma · 527 residents · 0.503 sq mi
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Covington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,417. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $52,200. Households here earn about 29% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

527
−5%since 2000
from 553 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,048 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,099 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
41.3
+15%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
2683564445316191990201020202024Covington
2024297
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,417
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,979 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$17,095
+34%since 2000
from $12,788 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
18.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.403
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance13.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing4.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$52,200
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$586
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $342 in 2000
US average: $853
32.7%
−47.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
27.7% rent
21.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
16.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
28.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
1.7
+65%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(479)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.6%(56)
Diversity Score29.4%(155)
29
+782%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
4.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.7 min
+40%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
79.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
16.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

10.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
20.3%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

43.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
56.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
7.3%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Covington, Oklahoma?

Covington, Oklahoma has about 527 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Covington, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Covington, Oklahoma earns about $30,417 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 $52,200, and the typical rent is about $586 a month.

How educated are people in Covington, Oklahoma?

About 17.0% 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 18.4% 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 55 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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