Covington city, Virginia
Located in Virginia, Covington city has a population of 5,680 residents and a median age of 38.0 years, making it the #2,839 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 25.7%. The median home value is $83,500, and the median household income is $41,944, which is 44% below the national median.
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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Economy
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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Housing
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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Education
In Covington city, 9.5% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 71.9% below the national average, ranking #3,192 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Covington city is 69.1 years. 19.4% of adults report poor or fair health and 6.9% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
18.8% of adults in Covington city smoke , 38.8% are obese , and 20.1% report excessive drinking.
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Safety
The suicide rate is 43.8 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 28.1 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
25.0% of children in Covington city live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 21.1 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Covington city is 59.5%. The mean commute time is 19.9 min, which is 27.8% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Covington city voted Republican with a margin of 33.2%. The vote was 33.1% Dem / 66.3% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 9.5 toward Republicans .
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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.