Covington, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 112, Covington's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Covington is a small community located in Michigan, within Baraga County. The total population is 112. It ranks as the 724th most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.

Age Demographics

The median age in Covington is 48.4 years. This is 20% higher than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Covington is $55,625. This is 24% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 31% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.5%. This is 66% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Covington, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $141,100. Housing costs are 39% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Covington is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 94.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Covington is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.9% of the population.

Education

13.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 58% lower than the state rate of 32.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Covington, Michigan is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Michigan state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 745 Census-designated places in Michigan. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.