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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Covington

Virginia · 6,303 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 $30,325. Population has declined 10% since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $50,700. With a median age of 40.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 35% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

6,303
−10%since 1990
from 6,991 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,152 / sq mi
−10%since 1990
from 1,278 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.5
+2%since 1990
from 39.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Covington
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,325
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,913 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,758
+55%since 1990
from $10,814 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.9%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 13.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$50,700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$404
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $313 in 1990
US average: $602
69.7%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 69.2% in 1990
30.3% rent
1.7
−9%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(5,966)
Black13.9%(970)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(26)
Asian0.2%(11)
Diversity Score32.2%(2,254)
2000
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(5,271)
Black13.1%(828)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(40)
Asian0.7%(41)
Diversity Score31.8%(2,005)
32
−1%since 1990
from 32 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.4%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 7.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.4%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 64.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.3%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.2 min
+25%since 1990
from 12.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Covington, Virginia?

Covington, Virginia has about 6,303 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Covington, Virginia?

The typical household in Covington, Virginia earns about $30,325 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 $50,700, and the typical rent is about $404 a month.

How educated are people in Covington, Virginia?

About 6.4% 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 12.9% 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 688 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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