Population 9,701 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Covington
Household size in Covington
| Period | Covington | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.32 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.38 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.28 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.22 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Covington are small: just 2.22 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.32, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people, only 13 have smaller households.
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 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.9 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.0 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.8 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.0 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Covington skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.0, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.9, mirroring the country.
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 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.3% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.6% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are just as common in Covington as they are nationally: 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 3.0 points, even as the national share fell.
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 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.9% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.4% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.5% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.0% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 23.0% of households in Covington rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Just over six in ten owners (62.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the northwest.
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 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.2% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.4% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.9% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.1% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Covington: 16.1% 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. Vacancy is up 1.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1959 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1959 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +5 | +6 |
Covington is a place of older homes: half were built before 1962, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the center has the oldest housing. Only two of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people have 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 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $574 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $746 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $626 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $775 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$201 | +$600 | +$606 |
Rent in Covington runs $775 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $201 a month from 2006–10, a 35% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 26.6% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Only 11 of the 243 Virginia cities with 5,000+ people have lower rents.
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 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.1% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.3% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.6% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Covington: 10.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is down 2.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only one other Virginia city with 5,000+ people has a lower share of college graduates.
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 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.8% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.1% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.6% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.2% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Covington is close to the national rate: 88.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Virginia as a whole (91.6%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.4 points, 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 | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Covington has been low: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.9 points, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 | 2.22 | 45.0 | 11.6% | 23.0% | 16.1% | 1962 | $775 | 10.6% | 88.2% | 3.0% |
| Rayon Terrace | 2.25 | 50.7 | 5.2% | 1.4% | 10.4% | 1984 | $794 | 10.5% | 90.1% | 3.1% |
| Idlewilde | 3.18 | 42.6 | 4.3% | 0.0% | 8.8% | 1985 | $793 | 16.4% | 92.8% | 0.0% |
| Clearwater Park | 2.15 | 49.7 | 2.5% | 9.3% | 19.0% | 1978 | $778 | 12.7% | 91.7% | 2.2% |
| Mallow | 2.17 | 48.5 | 11.6% | 29.0% | 10.4% | 1970 | $711 | 15.7% | 96.2% | 0.0% |
| Clifdale | 2.78 | 46.2 | 5.0% | 0.3% | 9.4% | 1985 | $794 | 13.9% | 91.6% | 1.3% |
| Callaghan | 2.07 | 51.0 | 2.0% | 10.9% | 19.9% | 1977 | $785 | 11.8% | 92.6% | 2.7% |
| Falling Spring | 2.22 | 49.1 | 3.1% | 8.4% | 19.5% | 1979 | $763 | 13.2% | 91.0% | 1.8% |
| Rich Patch | 2.69 | 46.1 | 6.5% | 9.4% | 14.2% | 1980 | $862 | 13.6% | 91.8% | 1.5% |
| Low Moor | 2.18 | 46.1 | 15.5% | 24.9% | 16.2% | 1968 | $1,070 | 5.1% | 77.6% | 2.2% |
| Carloover | 2.21 | 50.5 | 10.6% | 28.3% | 18.6% | 1972 | $740 | 15.2% | 89.4% | 0.1% |
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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