Covington is a city located in Kenton County Kentucky. Covington has a 2024 population of 40,984. Covington is currently growing at a rate of 0.03% annually and its population has increased by 0.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 40,936 in 2020.
The average household income in Covington is $74,921 with a poverty rate of 23.31%. The median age in Covington is 37.8 years: 35.3 years for males, and 39.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Covington was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,047 | 78.31% |
| Black or African American | 3,929 | 9.6% |
| Other race | 2,180 | 5.33% |
| Two or more races | 2,120 | 5.18% |
| Asian | 503 | 1.23% |
| Native American | 89 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 55 | 0.13% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 18,243 | 2.19 | 51.4 | 48.6 |
| Non Family | 9,075 | 1.29 | 37 | 63 |
| Married | 5,558 | 3.05 | 80.3 | 19.7 |
| Female | 2,429 | 3.13 | 40.3 | 59.7 |
| Male | 1,181 | 3.19 | 49.4 | 50.6 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
51.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,744 | 9.27% |
| Associates Degree | 1,813 | 6.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,903 | 19.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,095 | 10.46% |
| High School Graduate | 8,704 | 29.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,491 | 5.04% |
| Some College | 5,851 | 19.77% |
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 | 24,451 | 21,895 | 8,331 |
| Black | 2,664 | 1,981 | 225 |
| Hispanic | 1,409 | 602 | 105 |
| 2+ Races | 904 | 727 | 103 |
| Other Race | 753 | 193 | 56 |
| Asian | 434 | 322 | 206 |
| Islander | 55 | 55 | 0 |
| Native American | 30 | 20 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 47.47%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,375 | $56,950 | $48,469 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,072 | $51,761 | $61,513 |
| High School Graduate | $32,150 | $36,267 | $28,717 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,813 | $25,683 | $17,741 |
| Overall | $42,014 | $45,563 | $38,309 |
| Some College | $43,289 | $48,036 | $39,801 |
$42,014
Average Earnings
$45,563
Average Male
$38,309
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.66% of Covington residents speak only English, while 8.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 30,552 | 4,996 | 16.35% |
| Black | 3,839 | 1,903 | 49.57% |
| Hispanic | 3,399 | 1,754 | 51.6% |
| Other | 2,098 | 1,274 | 60.72% |
| Multiple | 2,107 | 634 | 30.09% |
| Native | 89 | 29 | 32.58% |
| Asian | 503 | 29 | 5.77% |
23.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.62%
Male Poverty Rate
24.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Covington is Other, with 60.72% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Covington is Asian, with 5.77% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.22%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48.08% |
| High School | 22.34% |
| Some College | 13.01% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.05% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 60.75% |
| Male Unemployed | 38.25% |
| Female Employed | 9.75% |
| Male Employed | 9.68% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,007 | $95,100 |
| Households | $53,770 | $74,921 |
| Married Families | $106,291 | $126,059 |
| Non Families | $39,736 | $52,383 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.3%
Male Marriage Rate
36.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
2,012
Number of Veterans
1,885
Male Veterans
127
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 730 |
| Second Gulf War | 373 |
| First Gulf War | 321 |
| Korea | 54 |
| World War II | 14 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 733 |
| 55 to 64 | 558 |
| 35 to 54 | 363 |
| 75+ | 224 |
| 18 to 34 | 134 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,755 | 6.52% |
| Black | 223 | 7.87% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 1.07% |
| Asian | 11 | 2.46% |
| Other Race | 10 | 0.91% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 0.88% |
| Native American | 3 | 4.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.82%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.8%
Labor Force Participation
62.8%
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
56.29%
Born in Covington
94.52%
Native Born
5.48%
Foreign Born
4.04%
Non Citizen
1.44%
Naturalized
94.52% of Covington residents were born in the United States, with 56.29% having been born in Kentucky. 4.04% 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 | 41,044 | 12 | 0.03% |
| 2028 | 41,032 | 12 | 0.03% |
| 2027 | 41,020 | 12 | 0.03% |
| 2026 | 41,008 | 12 | 0.03% |
| 2025 | 40,996 | 12 | 0.03% |
| 2024 | 40,984 | 12 | 0.03% |
| 2023 | 40,972 | 28 | 0.07% |
| 2022 | 40,944 | 155 | 0.38% |
| 2021 | 40,789 | -147 | -0.36% |
| 2020 | 40,936 | 533 | 1.32% |
| 2019 | 40,403 | -50 | -0.12% |
| 2018 | 40,453 | -101 | -0.25% |
| 2017 | 40,554 | -127 | -0.31% |
| 2016 | 40,681 | -86 | -0.21% |
| 2015 | 40,767 | -18 | -0.04% |
| 2014 | 40,785 | -79 | -0.19% |
| 2013 | 40,864 | 278 | 0.68% |
| 2012 | 40,586 | 130 | 0.32% |
| 2011 | 40,456 | -21 | -0.05% |
| 2010 | 40,477 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 43,370 | 106 | 0.25% |
| 1990 | 43,264 | -6,321 | -12.75% |
| 1980 | 49,585 | -2,950 | -5.62% |
| 1970 | 52,535 | -7,841 | -12.99% |
| 1960 | 60,376 | -4,076 | -6.32% |
| 1950 | 64,452 | 2,434 | 3.92% |
| 1940 | 62,018 | -3,234 | -4.96% |
| 1930 | 65,252 | 8,131 | 14.23% |
| 1920 | 57,121 | 3,851 | 7.23% |
| 1910 | 53,270 | 10,332 | 24.06% |
| 1900 | 42,938 | 5,567 | 14.9% |
| 1890 | 37,371 | 7,651 | 25.74% |
| 1880 | 29,720 | 5,215 | 21.28% |
| 1870 | 24,505 | 8,034 | 48.78% |
| 1860 | 16,471 | 7,063 | 75.07% |
| 1850 | 9,408 | -31,636 | -77.08% |