Population 37,628 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Covington County
Household size in Covington County
| Period | Covington County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.57 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.49 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.45 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.55 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
The average household in Covington County has 2.55 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Alabama as a whole looks much the same.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Covington County
| Period | Covington County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.2 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.6 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.1 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.2 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.0 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.2, Covington County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 42.2 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Covington County
| Period | Covington County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.8% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.8% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Covington County as they are nationally: 11.8%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 0.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Covington County
Renters in Covington County
| Period | Covington County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.0% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.4% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.5% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.7% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 23.7% of households in Covington County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About six in ten owners (61.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.2 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Covington County
| Period | Covington County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.2% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.8% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.9% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.1% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 21.1% of the housing in Covington County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 1.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Covington County
| Period | Covington County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Covington County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1979, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in Alabama as a whole, where the median home dates to 1986. The median year built has moved up from 1974 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the east has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Covington County
| Period | Covington County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $524 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $587 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $645 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $740 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$215 | +$375 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Covington County costs $740 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $215 a month from 2006–10, a 41% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.8% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Covington County
Bachelor's degrees in Covington County
| Period | Covington County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.4% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.5% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.7% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Covington County: 17.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 4.4 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the southeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Covington County
| Period | Covington County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.2% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 80.1% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.4% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.1% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.9 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in seven adults in Covington County never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.1% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 7.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Covington County
| Period | Covington County | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.0%, unemployment in Covington County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.4 points, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Covington County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington County | 2.55 | 44.2 | 11.8% | 23.7% | 21.1% | 1979 | $740 | 17.7% | 85.1% | 5.0% |
| Coffee County | 2.60 | 39.9 | 12.0% | 27.7% | 14.3% | 1987 | $1,078 | 22.8% | 87.3% | 4.8% |
| Dale County | 2.58 | 40.1 | 13.7% | 38.1% | 14.6% | 1983 | $876 | 19.8% | 86.2% | 6.4% |
| Houston County | 2.49 | 40.6 | 12.8% | 36.2% | 13.3% | 1986 | $1,017 | 23.1% | 88.2% | 4.8% |
| Early County | 2.53 | 42.9 | 15.1% | 33.4% | 18.0% | 1984 | $813 | 14.7% | 82.1% | 6.5% |
| Miller County | 2.24 | 43.3 | 11.4% | 29.5% | 11.1% | 1982 | $705 | 21.1% | 84.0% | 3.7% |
| Baker County | 2.47 | 51.4 | 12.4% | 23.3% | 18.2% | 1976 | $606 | 16.4% | 89.1% | 6.3% |
| Greene County | 2.60 | 39.9 | 8.6% | 17.8% | 17.6% | 1986 | $829 | 10.9% | 85.4% | 9.2% |
| Mitchell County | 2.56 | 40.3 | 15.4% | 34.8% | 13.4% | 1979 | $812 | 14.3% | 82.9% | 6.3% |
| Perry County | 2.55 | 42.1 | 10.3% | 18.5% | 16.3% | 1992 | $745 | 13.6% | 90.9% | 2.1% |
| Colquitt County | 2.82 | 37.4 | 19.6% | 36.3% | 13.9% | 1986 | $860 | 15.7% | 80.0% | 4.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Covington County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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