Covington city, Virginia

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.