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Covington

Texas · 269 residents · 0.821 sq mi
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Covington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,000. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $40,000. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
269
−5%since 2000
from 282 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
328 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 343 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.1
+28%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1942292653003351990201020202024Covington
2024274
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,000
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,214 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,375
−8%since 2000
from $18,874 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.5%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.319
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information18.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing4.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$40,000
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$867
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.6%
−38.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
21.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.0
−6%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(238)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(25)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.3%(60)
Diversity Score
22
−1%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
−13%since 2000
from 33.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.6%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Female
45.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.8%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Covington, Texas?

Covington, Texas has about 269 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Covington, Texas?

The typical household in Covington, Texas earns about $40,000 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 $40,000, and the typical rent is about $867 a month.

How educated are people in Covington, Texas?

About 10.0% 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 39 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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