West Covina, California Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
West Covina, CA Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A
Health Above average
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | West Covina | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 107,398 | 39,245,658 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 6677.1 | 239.4 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.09% | 0.19% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 40.7 | 35.5 | 37.3 |
| Households | 32,493 | 13,531,619 | 130,235,071 |
Population in West Covina grew by 1.7% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 107,398 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in West Covina is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 21.6% of residents. That is 0.1 points below California as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 23,204 21.6% -0.1 pts
- Millennials 29–44 23,078 21.5% -2.2 pts
- Gen X 45–60 23,097 21.5% +1.6 pts
- Boomers 61–79 17,062 15.9% +0.6 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below California, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 52.1% of the people living in West Covina and men 47.9%.
- Women 52.1% California 49.9%
- Men 47.9% California 50.1%
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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 | $101,024 | $99,161 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.42% | 5.57% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in West Covina is about 2% higher than in California.
Housing
| Metric | West Covina | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $728,317 | $650,794 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $2,227 | $2,036 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 61.4% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
The median home price in West Covina is about 27.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,227 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 257 hours, about 10.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | West Covina | California Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 30.8 | 23.5 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 61.6 | 47.0 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 257 | 196 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,955 | $6,065 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 12.7% | 17.2% | 15.0% |
| 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 23 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 | 27.8% | 33.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.27 | 2.84 | 2.53 |
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% |
West Covina, CA Compared With Nearby Cities
How West Covina, CA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Covina, CA | 107,398 | $101,024 #1/2 | $728,317 #1/2 | 30.8 min #2/2 |
| Covina, CA | 51,499 | $98,863 | $618,720 | 27.2 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about West Covina, California.
What is the population of West Covina, California?
About 107,398 people live in West Covina, California, in 32,493 households of 3.3 people on average. The median age is 40.7, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 3 years.
Is West Covina, California mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, West Covina, California has 6,677 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 77 times the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in West Covina, California?
The median home costs 7.2 times the median household income ($728,317 against $101,024), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $2,227 a month takes about 26% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in West Covina, California?
Unemployment in West Covina, California is 6.7%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
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