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Covington

Texas · 303 residents (2025 est.) · 0.821 sq mi
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Covington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,977. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $132,500. Households here earn about 44% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
274
−3%since 2000
from 282 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
334 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 343 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.9
+22%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:303 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1942292653003351990201020202024Covington
2024274
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,977
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,214 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,144
+65%since 2000
from $18,874 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.2%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
+35%since 2010
from 0.319 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information25%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,500
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,031
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.8%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
12.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
41.6%
+28.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+45.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+182%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(250)
Black3.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.5%(64)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(210)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino20.4%(56)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(7)
Diversity Score46.3%(127)
Diversity Score
46
+105%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.7%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.7 min
+2%since 2000
from 33.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
93.8%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.7%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% 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
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.3%
+19.6 ptssince 2011
from 47.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.0%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.4%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.1%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Female
63.9%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.1%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.1%
−10.1 ptssince 2012
from 23.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.8%
−71.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.2%
+17.0 ptssince 2017
from 68.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2016
from 97.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Covington, Texas?

Covington, Texas has about 274 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Covington, Texas?

The typical household in Covington, Texas earns about $43,977 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Covington, Texas expensive?

In Covington, Texas, the median home is worth about $132,500, and the typical rent is about $1,031 a month.

How educated are people in Covington, Texas?

About 18.7% of adults age 25 and over in Covington, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Covington, Texas?

About 15.9% of people in Covington, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Covington, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Covington, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 44 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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