Covington city, Virginia
VA · FIPS 51580 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,680 | — | #2,839 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $41,944 | -44.2% | #3,032 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.0 years | -2.3% | #2,589 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $83,500 | -70.4% | #3,144 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $794 | -31.7% | #2,153 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 25.7% | +103.8% | #3,013 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Covington city has a population of 5,680, making it the #2,839 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.0 years, which is 2.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in Covington city is $41,944, ranking #3,032 out of 3,222 counties — 44.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 25.7% and unemployment stands at 2.8%.
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The median home value in Covington city is $83,500 (-70.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $794/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.1%.
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93.0% of residents in Covington city have health insurance coverage, which is 1.5% above the national rate.
About Covington city, Virginia
Covington city, Virginia has a total population of 5,680, making it the 2,839th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Covington city is 38.0 years, which is 2.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Covington city is $41,944, which ranks #3,032 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 44.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 25.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8%.
The median home value in Covington city is $83,500, 70.4% below the national median. Renters in Covington city pay a median gross rent of $794 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Covington city, 9.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 71.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.9 min.
Covington city is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 79.1% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (12.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.6%).
All data for Covington city, Virginia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.