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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Covington

Virginia · 6,991 residents · 5.469 sq mi
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Covington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,913. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $38,500. With a median age of 39.9, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 37% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,991
+11%vs 2000
vs 6,303 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,278 / sq mi
+11%vs 2000
vs 1,152 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
39.9
−2%vs 2000
vs 40.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Covington
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,913
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,325 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,814
−35%vs 2000
vs $16,758 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.1%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$38,500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $50,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$313
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $404 in 2000
US average: $450
69.2%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.7% in 2000
30.8% rent
1.8
+10%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(5,966)
Black13.9%(970)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(26)
Asian0.2%(11)
Other0.6%(44)
Diversity Score32.2%(2,254)
32
+1%vs 2000
vs 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.0%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
64.5%
−6.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.5%
+1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.2 min
−20%vs 2000
vs 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Covington, Virginia?

Covington, Virginia has about 6,991 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Covington, Virginia?

The typical household in Covington, Virginia earns about $20,913 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 $38,500, and the typical rent is about $313 a month.

How educated are people in Covington, Virginia?

About 7.0% 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 13.1% of people in Covington, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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