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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Covington

Washington · 13,783 residents · 5.932 sq mi
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Covington is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $63,711. Population has fallen 23% since 2009, a loss of 4,075 residents. Median home value is $162,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents. Households here earn about 39% more than the Washington median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 35.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

13,783
−23%vs 2009
vs 17,858 in 2009
2000 – 2025
2,323 / sq mi
−23%vs 2009
vs 3,010 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
32.1
−6%vs 2009
vs 34.1 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
13K15K18K20K22K2000201020202024Covington
202421K
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Section 02

Income & economy

$63,711
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $81,838 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
$22,230
−25%vs 2009
vs $29,459 in 2009
US average: $21,522
3.6%
−0.1 ptsvs 2009
vs 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$162,700
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $305,600 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
$1,008
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $1,285 in 2009
US average: $602
89.9%
+2.2 ptsvs 2009
vs 87.7% in 2009
10.1% rent
2.6
−32%vs 2009
vs 3.7 in 2009
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(13,908)
Black4.3%(767)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(1,374)
Asian6.4%(1,151)
Diversity Score47.5%(8,487)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(11,841)
Black2.4%(325)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(617)
Asian3%(415)
Diversity Score23.9%(3,296)
24
−50%vs 2009
vs 48 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.8%
Unchangedvs 2009
vs 24.8% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.3%
−1.8 ptsvs 2009
vs 93.2% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
5.2%
−2.2 ptsvs 2009
vs 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.3 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Covington, Washington?

Covington, Washington has about 13,783 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Covington, Washington?

The typical household in Covington, Washington earns about $63,711 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Covington, Washington expensive?

In Covington, Washington, the median home is worth about $162,700, and the typical rent is about $1,008 a month.

How educated are people in Covington, Washington?

About 24.8% of adults age 25 and over in Covington, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Covington, Washington?

About 3.6% of people in Covington, Washington 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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