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Covington

Tennessee · 8,585 residents (2025 est.) · 11.436 sq mi
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Covington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,254. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $185,900. The poverty rate of 29.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,587
+1%since 2000
from 8,463 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
751 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 740 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.3
+21%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:8,585 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Covington
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,254
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,684 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,015
+75%since 2000
from $14,293 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.2%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 27.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
−14%since 2010
from 0.526 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$185,900
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$933
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $384 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
45.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 50.8% in 2000
54.7% rent
Vacancy rate
11.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.3%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+49%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51.2%(4,330)
Black46.4%(3,930)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(67)
Asian0.4%(37)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.9%(5,407)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.4%(3,641)
Black55.2%(4,737)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(122)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(87)
Diversity Score64.4%(5,534)
Diversity Score
64
+1%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.0%
+22.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+21%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.3%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 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
20.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 18.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 56.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.2%
−46.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Female
56.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2012
from 20.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
−77.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.2%
+30.0 ptssince 2017
from 59.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 96.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 3.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Covington, Tennessee?

Covington, Tennessee has about 8,587 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Covington, Tennessee?

The typical household in Covington, Tennessee earns about $42,254 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Covington, Tennessee expensive?

In Covington, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $185,900, and the typical rent is about $933 a month.

How educated are people in Covington, Tennessee?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Covington, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Covington, Tennessee?

About 29.2% of people in Covington, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Covington, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Covington, Tennessee has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,100 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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