Covington city, VA 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: density and quick facts
| Metric | Covington city | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,563 | 8,661,529 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 981.7 | 202.3 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.06% | 0.60% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 40.8 | 37.2 | 37.1 |
| Households | 2,493 | 3,324,966 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Covington city declined by 8.1% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 5,671 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Covington city has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Covington city | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $41,713 | $91,409 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.88% | 4.62% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.4% | 4.2% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Covington city is about 54% lower than in Virginia.
Housing
| Metric | Covington city | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $22,500 | $257,048 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $822 | $1,514 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 71.4% | 67.2% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Covington city is about 2.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $822 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Covington city spend about 24 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 98 hours, about 4.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Covington city | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 11.8 | 23.3 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 23.6 | 46.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 98 | 194 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,045 | $6,010 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 8.6% | 16.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,193 | 10,059 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 971 | 1,531 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Virginia:
Lexington city (8.7 min), Norton city (11.5 min), Covington city (11.8 min).
Slowest:
Surry County (43.2 min), Amelia County (40.4 min), Buckingham County (38.3 min).
The average commute time in Covington city is 12 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in Virginia.
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
Covington city has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Covington city | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.3% | 37.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.24 | 2.53 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Virginia:
Falls Church city (0.6), Arlington County (0.6), Alexandria city (0.5).
Lowest:
Greensville County (0.2), Lunenburg County (0.2), Buchanan County (0.2).
Health
Covington city has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Covington city | Virginia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.0 | 77.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 18.4% | 16.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.6% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Virginia:
Falls Church city (0.8), Arlington County (0.8), Fairfax County (0.8).
Lowest:
Emporia city (0.7), Petersburg city (0.8), Galax city (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Covington city, Virginia.
What is the population of Covington city, Virginia?
The population of Covington city, Virginia is 5,563, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Covington city, Virginia?
The population density of Covington city, Virginia is 981.7 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Covington city, Virginia?
The median household income in Covington city, Virginia is $41,713, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Covington city, Virginia?
The median home price in Covington city, Virginia is $22,500, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Covington city, Virginia?
The unemployment rate in Covington city, Virginia is 2.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.