Covington is a city located in King County Washington. Covington has a 2024 population of 21,212. Covington is currently growing at a rate of 0.41% annually and its population has increased by 1.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,863 in 2020.
The average household income in Covington is $151,569 with a poverty rate of 4.68%. The median age in Covington is 37.4 years: 35.8 years for males, and 38.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Covington was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,033 | 62.19% |
| Two or more races | 3,178 | 15.16% |
| Asian | 2,749 | 13.12% |
| Black or African American | 1,263 | 6.03% |
| Other race | 498 | 2.38% |
| Native American | 161 | 0.77% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 75 | 0.36% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,324 | 2.86 | 79.1 | 20.9 |
| Married | 4,407 | 3.32 | 88.5 | 11.5 |
| Non Family | 1,717 | 1.38 | 71.2 | 28.8 |
| Female | 826 | 3.33 | 46.2 | 53.8 |
| Male | 374 | 3.14 | 77 | 23 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.86
Average Household Size
79.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 621 | 4.38% |
| Associates Degree | 1,729 | 12.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,349 | 23.62% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,736 | 12.24% |
| High School Graduate | 3,080 | 21.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 220 | 1.55% |
| Some College | 3,444 | 24.29% |
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 | 8,993 | 8,586 | 3,229 |
| Asian | 2,077 | 1,830 | 879 |
| 2+ Races | 1,642 | 1,541 | 498 |
| Hispanic | 1,351 | 1,218 | 252 |
| Black | 754 | 735 | 353 |
| Other Race | 384 | 352 | 42 |
| Native American | 77 | 77 | 37 |
| Islander | 75 | 40 | 18 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 48.05%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $79,267 | $98,250 | $69,023 |
| Graduate Degree | $111,650 | $109,919 | $112,813 |
| High School Graduate | $54,136 | $69,523 | $41,007 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $47,043 | $58,025 | $44,491 |
| Overall | $67,432 | $81,451 | $54,285 |
| Some College | $55,953 | $76,932 | $48,743 |
$67,432
Average Earnings
$81,451
Average Male
$54,285
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.06% of Covington residents speak only English, while 23.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 8.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,537 | 481 | 3.84% |
| Multiple | 3,178 | 220 | 6.92% |
| Hispanic | 2,422 | 156 | 6.44% |
| Black | 1,263 | 116 | 9.18% |
| Other | 489 | 103 | 21.06% |
| Asian | 2,749 | 59 | 2.15% |
4.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.87%
Male Poverty Rate
5.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Covington is Other, with 21.06% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Covington is Asian, with 2.15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.34% |
| High School | 8.73% |
| Some College | 3.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.18% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 13.51% |
| Male Employed | 1.84% |
| Female Employed | 0.35% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $130,334 | $159,446 |
| Households | $126,730 | $151,569 |
| Married Families | $153,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $62,455 | $112,051 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.3%
Male Marriage Rate
58.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
1,089
Number of Veterans
1,048
Male Veterans
41
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 463 |
| Second Gulf War | 293 |
| Vietnam | 193 |
| Korea | 148 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 473 |
| 75+ | 238 |
| 55 to 64 | 209 |
| 65 to 74 | 125 |
| 18 to 34 | 44 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 725 | 7.23% |
| Asian | 227 | 9.64% |
| Black | 83 | 9.55% |
| 2+ Races | 44 | 2.28% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 1.25% |
| Other Race | 10 | 2.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.01%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.4%
Labor Force Participation
67.9%
Employment Rate
3.6%
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
49.48%
Born in Covington
82.41%
Native Born
17.59%
Foreign Born
7.17%
Non Citizen
10.42%
Naturalized
82.41% of Covington residents were born in the United States, with 49.48% having been born in Washington. 7.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 21,648 | 87 | 0.4% |
| 2028 | 21,561 | 87 | 0.41% |
| 2027 | 21,474 | 88 | 0.41% |
| 2026 | 21,386 | 87 | 0.41% |
| 2025 | 21,299 | 87 | 0.41% |
| 2024 | 21,212 | 87 | 0.41% |
| 2023 | 21,125 | -246 | -1.15% |
| 2022 | 21,371 | 546 | 2.62% |
| 2021 | 20,825 | -38 | -0.18% |
| 2020 | 20,863 | -294 | -1.39% |
| 2019 | 21,157 | 20 | 0.09% |
| 2018 | 21,137 | 79 | 0.38% |
| 2017 | 21,058 | 293 | 1.41% |
| 2016 | 20,765 | 712 | 3.55% |
| 2015 | 20,053 | 897 | 4.68% |
| 2014 | 19,156 | 297 | 1.57% |
| 2013 | 18,859 | 498 | 2.71% |
| 2012 | 18,361 | 391 | 2.18% |
| 2011 | 17,970 | 342 | 1.94% |
| 2010 | 17,628 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 13,783 | -7,865 | -36.33% |