Covington city's estimated 2026 population is 5,672 with a growth rate of -0.14% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Covington city is the 128th largest county in Virginia. The 2010 population was 5,941 and has seen a growth of -4.53% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38 years
Female: 41.8 years
Male: 37.4 years
There are 4,371 adults, (1,125 of whom are seniors) in Covington city.
Female: 3,033 (53.4%)
Male: 2,647 (46.6%)
The racial composition of Covington city includes 79.67% White, 12.68% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,525 | 79.67% |
| Black or African American | 720 | 12.68% |
| Two or more races | 232 | 4.08% |
| Other race | 127 | 2.24% |
| Asian | 76 | 1.34% |
Covington city's average per capita income is $34,302. Household income levels show a median of $41,944. The poverty rate stands at 25.68%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $62,935 | - |
| Families | $54,583 | $60,931 |
| Households | $41,944 | $54,148 |
| Non Families | $30,724 | $43,527 |
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