Population 25,189 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Covington
Household size in Covington
| Period | Covington | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.17 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.21 | 2.61 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.27 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.29 | 2.55 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.12 | −0.04 | −0.00 | −0.03 |
Covington is a place of small households, averaging 2.29 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has climbed from 2.17 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the east.
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
| Period | Covington | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.3 | 37.6 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.2 | 38.6 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.9 | 39.4 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.9 | 39.5 | 39.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.3 | +1.9 | +1.5 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 35.9, Covington is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 36.3, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the north.
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
| Period | Covington | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.9% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.3% | 12.0% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.5% | 11.6% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 11.4% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −0.4 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in Covington than nationally: 13.9%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 3.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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
Renters in Covington
| Period | Covington | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 56.9% | 30.9% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 61.2% | 32.8% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 61.7% | 33.6% | 32.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 60.3% | 31.7% | 31.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Covington rent: 60.3% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. About four in ten owners (40.0%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 3.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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
| Period | Covington | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.4% | 10.9% | 12.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.5% | 10.7% | 11.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.8% | 9.0% | 12.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.5% | 7.2% | 10.6% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −3.7 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Covington: 16.5% of homes are empty, 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.9 points, 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
| Period | Covington | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1942 | 1973 | 1977 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1942 | 1973 | 1979 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1945 | 1974 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1947 | 1977 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Covington is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1947, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1942 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the southeast has the oldest housing. Only one other Kentucky city with 5,000+ people has older homes.
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
| Period | Covington | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $605 | $826 | $657 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $666 | $888 | $728 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $719 | $987 | $814 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,091 | $1,263 | $1,024 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$486 | +$437 | +$367 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Covington costs $1,091 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $486 a month from 2006–10, an 80% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 28.4% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the north; the most affordable are in the south.
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
Bachelor's degrees in Covington
| Period | Covington | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 29.2% | 21.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.7% | 30.8% | 22.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.5% | 34.1% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.0% | 37.0% | 27.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.3 pts | +7.8 pts | +6.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a third of adults 25 and older in Covington (33.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in the wider Cincinnati area (37.0%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 15.3 points, as it has nationally.
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
| Period | Covington | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.1% | 87.7% | 81.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.3% | 89.3% | 83.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.1% | 91.1% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.2% | 92.4% | 88.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +4.7 pts | +7.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in six adults in Covington never finished high school, well above the national share: only 84.2% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 7.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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
| Period | Covington | Cincinnati area | Kentucky | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 7.5% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 8.6% | 9.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.3% | 4.7% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −3.0 pts | −3.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in Covington than nationally: unemployment was 6.2%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.4 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 compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covington | 2.29 | 35.9 | 13.9% | 60.3% | 16.5% | 1947 | $1,091 | 33.0% | 84.2% | 6.2% |
| Park Hills | 2.26 | 32.6 | 7.7% | 33.9% | 12.8% | 1953 | $1,189 | 66.3% | 97.5% | 5.6% |
| Kenton Vale | 2.58 | 28.7 | 37.8% | 77.3% | 20.5% | 1956 | $355 | 13.1% | 69.5% | 7.4% |
| Newport | 2.15 | 41.0 | 10.4% | 47.1% | 9.8% | 1962 | $1,246 | 37.6% | 89.8% | 6.2% |
| Fort Wright | 2.43 | 41.0 | 8.5% | 39.0% | 6.3% | 1970 | $1,277 | 45.4% | 92.6% | 3.0% |
| Southgate | 2.00 | 38.6 | 14.0% | 33.2% | 5.6% | 1974 | $1,152 | 39.8% | 92.4% | 4.3% |
| Ludlow | 2.47 | 35.4 | 12.5% | 25.7% | 15.6% | 1949 | $1,282 | 36.3% | 95.2% | 4.4% |
| Bellevue | 2.05 | 37.1 | 7.9% | 31.3% | 5.8% | 1941 | $1,394 | 45.2% | 97.2% | 2.4% |
| Wilder | 2.25 | 37.3 | 11.4% | 15.1% | 9.2% | 1989 | $1,295 | 52.1% | 97.3% | 3.6% |
| Bromley | 2.67 | 41.0 | 7.9% | 20.8% | 14.4% | 1952 | $1,179 | 31.4% | 95.5% | 1.9% |
| Fort Thomas | 2.51 | 39.8 | 9.5% | 31.3% | 5.2% | 1956 | $1,104 | 55.2% | 96.9% | 3.9% |
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. 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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