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Covington

Virginia · 5,680 residents (2025 est.) · 5.469 sq mi
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Covington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,944. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $83,500. The poverty rate of 25.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 55% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,680
−10%since 2000
from 6,303 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,039 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,152 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.0
−6%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,680 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Covington
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,944
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,325 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,761
+48%since 2000
from $16,758 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.7%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
−9%since 2010
from 0.441 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,500
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$794
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
29.9% rent
Vacancy rate
15.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+19%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
18
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(5,271)
Black13.1%(828)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(40)
Asian0.7%(41)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.8%(2,005)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(4,495)
Black12.7%(720)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(202)
Asian1.3%(76)
Other3.3%(187)
Diversity Score44.4%(2,521)
Diversity Score
44
+40%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.4%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+12%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% 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
6.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 54.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.5%
−35.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2012
from 21.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.0%
−78.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.3%
+22.5 ptssince 2017
from 59.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2016
from 98.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Covington, Virginia?

Covington, Virginia has about 5,680 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Covington, Virginia?

The typical household in Covington, Virginia earns about $41,944 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Covington, Virginia expensive?

In Covington, Virginia, the median home is worth about $83,500, and the typical rent is about $794 a month.

How educated are people in Covington, Virginia?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Covington, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Covington, Virginia?

About 25.7% of people in Covington, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Covington, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Covington, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,311 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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