Covelo is a CDP located in Mendocino County California. Covelo has a 2024 population of 1,376. Covelo is currently growing at a rate of 0.58% annually and its population has increased by 1.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,352 in 2020.
The average household income in Covelo is $48,450 with a poverty rate of 45.97%. The median age in Covelo is 32.7 years: 33.7 years for males, and 32.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Covelo was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 803 | 53.71% |
| Two or more races | 270 | 18.06% |
| Native American | 246 | 16.45% |
| Other race | 168 | 11.24% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.47% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 494 | 3.02 | 59.1 | 40.9 |
| Non Family | 159 | 1.31 | 59.1 | 40.9 |
| Female | 144 | 4.32 | 29.2 | 70.8 |
| Married | 137 | 3.73 | 94.2 | 5.8 |
| Male | 54 | 2.78 | 50 | 50 |
3.5
Average Family Size
3.02
Average Household Size
59.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 75 | 8.29% |
| Associates Degree | 94 | 10.39% |
| Bachelors Degree | 128 | 14.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 35 | 3.87% |
| High School Graduate | 219 | 24.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 148 | 16.35% |
| Some College | 206 | 22.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 429 | 401 | 125 |
| Hispanic | 281 | 104 | 0 |
| Native American | 165 | 151 | 38 |
| 2+ Races | 113 | 63 | 0 |
| Other Race | 72 | 60 | 0 |
| Asian | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 29.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $87,500 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $36,806 | $0 |
| Overall | $23,571 | $36,007 | $10,762 |
| Some College | $22,679 | $23,846 | $0 |
$23,571
Average Earnings
$36,007
Average Male
$10,762
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
69.21% of Covelo residents speak only English, while 30.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 29.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 584 | 369 | 63.18% |
| Multiple | 268 | 164 | 61.19% |
| Native | 243 | 112 | 46.09% |
| White | 483 | 105 | 21.74% |
| Other | 168 | 45 | 26.79% |
| Asian | 7 | 7 | 100% |
45.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
41.89%
Male Poverty Rate
49.8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Covelo is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Covelo is White, with 21.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 50%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.47%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 58.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 52.91% |
| High School | 47.95% |
| Some College | 8.67% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 54.05% |
| Female Employed | 38.01% |
| Male Unemployed | 37.7% |
| Male Employed | 8.49% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $35,956 | $44,724 |
| Households | $35,735 | $48,450 |
| Married Families | $54,688 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,598 | $24,908 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.6%
Male Marriage Rate
35.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
40
Number of Veterans
40
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 21 |
| Korea | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 19 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33 | 5.69% |
| Native American | 7 | 3.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.1%
Labor Force Participation
36.5%
Employment Rate
26.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
65.55%
Born in Covelo
81.34%
Native Born
18.66%
Foreign Born
14.45%
Non Citizen
4.21%
Naturalized
81.34% of Covelo residents were born in the United States, with 65.55% having been born in California. 14.45% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,376 | 8 | 0.58% |
| 2023 | 1,368 | 9 | 0.66% |
| 2022 | 1,359 | 42 | 3.19% |
| 2021 | 1,317 | -35 | -2.59% |
| 2020 | 1,352 | 212 | 18.6% |
| 2019 | 1,140 | -25 | -2.15% |
| 2018 | 1,165 | -58 | -4.74% |
| 2017 | 1,223 | 35 | 2.95% |
| 2016 | 1,188 | -158 | -11.74% |
| 2015 | 1,346 | -98 | -6.79% |
| 2014 | 1,444 | -24 | -1.63% |
| 2013 | 1,468 | 64 | 4.56% |
| 2012 | 1,404 | -69 | -4.68% |
| 2011 | 1,473 | 218 | 17.37% |
| 2010 | 1,255 | 0 | 0% |