Covina, CA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Covina | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 48,014 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 6812.7 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.30% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.1 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 16,289 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Covina grew by 4.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 51,122 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Covina has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Covina | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $93,509 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.34% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.2% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Covina is about 3% lower than in California.
Housing
| Metric | Covina | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $573,860 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,806 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 58.9% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Covina is about 26.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,806 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Covina spend about 57 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 239 hours, about 10.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Covina | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 28.7 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 57.4 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 239 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,411 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 11.1% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 55,459 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,185 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Covina is 29 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in California.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Covina has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Covina | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.0% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.10 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
Covina has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Covina | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.6 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.4% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 10.0% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Covina, California.
What is the population of Covina, California?
The population of Covina, California is 48,014, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Covina, California?
The population density of Covina, California is 6812.7 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Covina, California?
The median household income in Covina, California is $93,509, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Covina, California?
The median home price in Covina, California is $573,860, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Covina, California?
The unemployment rate in Covina, California is 6.2%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.