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Covington

Tennessee · 8,663 residents · 11.436 sq mi
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Covington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,208. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $113,800. The poverty rate of 23.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,663
+2%since 2000
from 8,463 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
758 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 740 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
+12%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K8K9K9K1990201020202024Covington
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,208
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,684 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,014
+61%since 2000
from $14,293 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 27.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,800
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$746
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $384 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
43.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 50.8% in 2000
56.8% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+12%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic44.8%(3,881)
Black49%(4,242)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(151)
Asian0.5%(47)
Other1.4%(122)
Diversity Score67%(5,801)
Diversity Score
67
+5%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.7%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+47%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−13.1 ptssince 2011
from 18.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 56.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.4%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Female
55.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.9%
−74.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Covington, Tennessee?

Covington, Tennessee has about 8,663 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Covington, Tennessee?

The typical household in Covington, Tennessee earns about $34,208 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 $113,800, and the typical rent is about $746 a month.

How educated are people in Covington, Tennessee?

About 16.9% 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 23.6% 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 1,176 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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