Cove, Utah Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Cove, Utah had a total population of 521, the 223rd largest community in Utah. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Cove Quick Facts
How Cove Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 412 | 521 | +26.5% |
How Cove Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cove Rankings in Utah
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Other Cities in Cache County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan | 54,907 | $60,687 | 22.3% | $383,600 |
| Smithfield | 14,408 | $97,537 | 3.6% | $450,200 |
| North Logan | 11,460 | $89,891 | 14.4% | $492,600 |
| Hyrum | 10,401 | $88,725 | 8.6% | $422,600 |
| Providence | 8,947 | $118,072 | 9.4% | $515,900 |
| Nibley | 7,952 | $108,072 | 1.0% | $461,100 |
| Hyde Park | 5,540 | $113,102 | 1.9% | $573,900 |
| Wellsville | 4,157 | $104,351 | 3.1% | $455,500 |
| Richmond | 3,000 | $110,428 | 1.0% | $395,200 |
| Lewiston | 2,408 | $98,583 | 3.3% | $390,500 |
Cities Similar to Cove
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton | 526 | $95,313 | $358,300 | 24.2% | 4.0% |
| Amalga | 511 | $97,679 | $431,300 | 41.5% | 0.0% |
| Big Water | 502 | $48,750 | $272,500 | 33.7% | 22.8% |
| Glendale | 493 | $50,625 | $275,000 | 21.2% | 41.0% |
| Emery | 491 | $73,125 | $134,400 | 21.0% | 37.1% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 521, Cove'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
Cove is a small community located in Utah, within Cache County. The total population is 521. It ranks as the 223rd most populous out of 326 Census-designated places in Utah.
Age Demographics
The median age in Cove is 30.9 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 32.0 years. With 44.3% of the population under 18, Cove has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 12.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Cove. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 50% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. 94.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 35% higher than the state average of 70.3%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Cove was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
21.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 37.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.8%. Notably, 21.5% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Cove, Utah 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 Utah state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 326 Census-designated places in Utah. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Cove, Utah?
Cove, Utah has a population of 521 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Cove, UT?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Cove — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Cove, UT?
The ACS sample for Cove recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Cove, Utah?
Cove's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Cove, UT?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Cove — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Cove, Utah?
21.5% of adults (25+) in Cove hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 21.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.