Covington is a city located in Newton County Georgia. Covington has a 2024 population of 14,822. It is also the county seat of Newton County. Covington is currently growing at a rate of 0.99% annually and its population has increased by 4.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,242 in 2020.
The average household income in Covington is $69,394 with a poverty rate of 20.47%. The median age in Covington is 34.8 years: 32.7 years for males, and 38.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Covington was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 7,062 | 49.77% |
| White | 6,007 | 42.33% |
| Other race | 552 | 3.89% |
| Two or more races | 543 | 3.83% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.18% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,481 | 2.45 | 45.5 | 54.5 |
| Non Family | 1,874 | 1.38 | 40.1 | 59.9 |
| Married | 1,820 | 3.06 | 67.6 | 32.4 |
| Female | 1,595 | 2.9 | 25 | 75 |
| Male | 192 | 3.49 | 60.4 | 39.6 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
45.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 991 | 10.5% |
| Associates Degree | 966 | 10.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,242 | 13.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,063 | 11.26% |
| High School Graduate | 2,652 | 28.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 291 | 3.08% |
| Some College | 2,235 | 23.68% |
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 | 4,434 | 3,918 | 1,311 |
| Black | 4,247 | 3,534 | 918 |
| Hispanic | 579 | 526 | 23 |
| 2+ Races | 306 | 298 | 50 |
| Other Race | 293 | 273 | 0 |
| Asian | 26 | 26 | 26 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,887 | $0 | $44,977 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,105 | $0 | $67,993 |
| High School Graduate | $27,991 | $26,535 | $35,422 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,000 | $16,852 | $25,505 |
| Overall | $35,078 | $34,206 | $35,984 |
| Some College | $32,926 | $37,836 | $27,296 |
$35,078
Average Earnings
$34,206
Average Male
$35,984
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.92% of Covington residents speak only English, while 7.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,701 | 2,060 | 30.74% |
| White | 5,415 | 402 | 7.42% |
| Multiple | 498 | 255 | 51.2% |
| Hispanic | 964 | 62 | 6.43% |
| Asian | 26 | 26 | 100% |
20.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.06%
Male Poverty Rate
21.74%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Covington is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Covington is Hispanic, with 6.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.44% |
| Some College | 20.84% |
| High School | 12.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.57% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 71.94% |
| Female Unemployed | 27.88% |
| Female Employed | 13.23% |
| Male Employed | 6.68% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,353 | $77,626 |
| Households | $47,278 | $69,394 |
| Married Families | $107,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,524 | $51,888 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.3%
Male Marriage Rate
33.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
783
Number of Veterans
708
Male Veterans
75
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 358 |
| First Gulf War | 238 |
| Second Gulf War | 85 |
| Korea | 25 |
| World War II | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 294 |
| 35 to 54 | 212 |
| 75+ | 200 |
| 55 to 64 | 51 |
| 18 to 34 | 26 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 395 | 7.68% |
| White | 377 | 7.89% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 4.26% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 3.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.5%
Labor Force Participation
60.4%
Employment Rate
6.1%
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
70.77%
Born in Covington
95.53%
Native Born
4.47%
Foreign Born
1.88%
Non Citizen
2.59%
Naturalized
95.53% of Covington residents were born in the United States, with 70.77% having been born in Georgia. 1.88% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 15,547 | 145 | 0.94% |
| 2028 | 15,402 | 145 | 0.95% |
| 2027 | 15,257 | 145 | 0.96% |
| 2026 | 15,112 | 145 | 0.97% |
| 2025 | 14,967 | 145 | 0.98% |
| 2024 | 14,822 | 145 | 0.99% |
| 2023 | 14,677 | 291 | 2.02% |
| 2022 | 14,386 | 98 | 0.69% |
| 2021 | 14,288 | 46 | 0.32% |
| 2020 | 14,242 | 22 | 0.15% |
| 2019 | 14,220 | 195 | 1.39% |
| 2018 | 14,025 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 14,025 | 185 | 1.34% |
| 2016 | 13,840 | 61 | 0.44% |
| 2015 | 13,779 | 187 | 1.38% |
| 2014 | 13,592 | 236 | 1.77% |
| 2013 | 13,356 | 88 | 0.66% |
| 2012 | 13,268 | 69 | 0.52% |
| 2011 | 13,199 | 61 | 0.46% |
| 2010 | 13,138 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 11,547 | 1,521 | 15.17% |
| 1990 | 10,026 | -560 | -5.29% |
| 1980 | 10,586 | 319 | 3.11% |
| 1970 | 10,267 | 2,100 | 25.71% |
| 1960 | 8,167 | 2,975 | 57.3% |
| 1950 | 5,192 | 1,292 | 33.13% |
| 1940 | 3,900 | 697 | 21.76% |
| 1930 | 3,203 | 0 | 0% |
| 1920 | 3,203 | 506 | 18.76% |
| 1910 | 2,697 | -12,850 | -82.65% |