West 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 | West Covina | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 103,813 | 38,909,900 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 6454.3 | 237.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.11% | 0.19% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.9 | 35.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 32,166 | 13,415,389 | 128,459,983 |
Population in West Covina grew by 1.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 107,299 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
West Covina has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | West Covina | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $97,704 | $96,718 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.56% | 6.01% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.4% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in West Covina is about 1% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | West Covina | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $941,522 | $642,203 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $2,125 | $1,955 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 62.0% | 55.8% | 65.1% |
The median home price in West Covina is about 36.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,125 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in West Covina spend about 62 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 258 hours, about 10.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | West Covina | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 31.0 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 62.0 | 47.2 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 258 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,004 | $6,099 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 11.1% | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 55,436 | 16,509 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,969 | 2,449 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in West Covina is 31 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
West Covina has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | West Covina | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.9% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.31 | 2.85 | 2.54 |
Health
West Covina has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | West Covina | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.9 | 79.6 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.5% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 8.7% | 13.9% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about West Covina, California.
What is the population of West Covina, California?
The population of West Covina, California is 103,813, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of West Covina, California?
The population density of West Covina, California is 6454.3 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in West Covina, California?
The median household income in West Covina, California is $97,704, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in West Covina, California?
The median home price in West Covina, California is $941,522, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in West Covina, California?
The unemployment rate in West Covina, California is 6.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.