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Covington

Texas · 261 residents · 0.821 sq mi
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Covington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,500. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $67,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% 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
261
−7%since 2000
from 282 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
318 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 343 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
+12%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1942292653003351990201020202024Covington
2024274
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,214 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,228
+55%since 2000
from $18,874 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.4%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing12.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services10.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,300
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$790
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
21.7% rent
Afford Score
1.2
+10%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(220)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(6)
Diversity Score32.7%(85)
Diversity Score
33
+45%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+22.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
−40%since 2000
from 33.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.9%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.0%
+19.3 ptssince 2011
from 47.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.9%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Female
62.1%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.9%
−72.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Covington, Texas?

Covington, Texas has about 261 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Covington, Texas?

The typical household in Covington, Texas earns about $57,500 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 $67,300, and the typical rent is about $790 a month.

How educated are people in Covington, Texas?

About 24.3% 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 2.4% 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 31 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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