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Covington

Oklahoma · 472 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 $47,222. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $65,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
472
−15%since 2000
from 553 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
938 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,099 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+12%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2683564445316191990201020202024Covington
2024297
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,222
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,979 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,087
+65%since 2000
from $12,788 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.8%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance12.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,900
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$739
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $342 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
23.5% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+34%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(405)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(22)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other2.9%(14)
Diversity Score19.5%(92)
Diversity Score
20
+487%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+61%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2011
from 52.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.9%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.8%
−66.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Covington, Oklahoma?

Covington, Oklahoma has about 472 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Covington, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Covington, Oklahoma earns about $47,222 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 $65,900, and the typical rent is about $739 a month.

How educated are people in Covington, Oklahoma?

About 12.6% 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 15.7% 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 110 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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