Covington city, Virginia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Covington city is located in Virginia with a total population of 5,671. It is the 128th most populous county out of 133 in Virginia. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Covington city is 41.5 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Covington city is $42,724. This is 53% lower than the state median of $90,974. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 46% lower. The poverty rate stands at 23.6%. This is 138% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 2.4%. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $80,200. Housing costs are 78% lower than the state median of $360,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Covington city is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Covington city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 12.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.2%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 6.8%.

Education

9.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 77% lower than the state rate of 41.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.1%.