Covington, VA

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US Senator

N/AMark Warner

Democratic Party

US Senator

N/ATim Kaine

Democratic Party

2023 Median Age

41.5

0.955% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

23.6%

39.4% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$42,724

6.59% 1-year decline

2023 Median Property Value

$80,200

0.125% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

2,065

12.4% 1-year decline

About

In N/A, Covington, VA had a population of N/A people with a median age of 41.5 and a median household income of $42,724. Between N/A and N/A the population of Covington, VA N/A from N/A to N/A, a N/A% N/A and its median household income declined from $45,737 to $42,724, a −6.59% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Covington, VA are White (Non-Hispanic) (79.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (12.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.63%), Other (Hispanic) (2.19%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.18%).

None of the households in Covington, VA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.8% of the residents in Covington, VA are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Covington, VA was $80,200, and the homeownership rate was 71.4%.

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Population & Diversity

Covington, VA is home to a population of N/A people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.87% of Covington, VA residents were born outside of the country (163 people).

In 2023, there were 6.45 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.51k people) in Covington, VA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 700 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 206 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.8%

2023 Citizenship

99.6%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.8% of Covington, VA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Covington, VA was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Covington, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Covington, VA

White (Non-Hispanic)
4.51k ± 7
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
700 ± 119
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
206 ± 125

3.24%

Hispanic Population

184 people

3.24% of the people in Covington, VA are hispanic (184 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Covington, VA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Virginia.

Most Common Origin

El Salvador
107,605 ± 8,003 people
India
98,735 ± 7,670 people
Mexico
59,855 ± 5,986 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Virginia was El Salvador, the natal country of 107,605 Virginia residents, followed by India with 98,735 and Mexico with 59,855.

Foreign-Born Population

2.87%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

163 people

0.909%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

52 people

As of 2023, 2.87% of Covington, VA residents (163 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Covington, VA was 0.909%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Covington, VA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
128 ± 63
Gulf War (1990s)
57 ± 49
Gulf War (2001-)
40 ± 31

Covington, VA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.25 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Covington, VA employs 2.07k people. The largest industries in Covington, VA are Health Care & Social Assistance (340 people), Retail Trade (291 people), and Manufacturing (278 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,056), Manufacturing ($54,559), and Public Administration ($52,969).

Males in Virginia have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $69,674. The income inequality in Virginia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.475, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

2.07k

2023 Value

± 291

−12.4%

1 Year decline

± 22.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Covington, VA declined at a rate of −12.4%, from 2.36k employees to 2.07k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Covington, VA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (301 people), Sales & Related Occupations (232 people), and Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (208 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Covington, VA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Virginia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

2.07k

2023 Value

± 291

−12.4%

1 Year decline

± 22.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Covington, VA declined at a rate of −12.4%, from 2.36k employees to 2.07k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Covington, VA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (340 people), Retail Trade (291 people), and Manufacturing (278 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Covington, VA, though some of these residents may live in Covington, VA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Employment by Industry Sector

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The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in N/A.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing the state of Virginia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2024 Election Results

N/AKamala Harris (51.8%)
Democratic Party
N/ADonald J. Trump (46.1%)
Republican Party
N/AOther (0.905%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Virginia went to Kamala Harris with 51.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Other (0.905%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Virginia for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Virginia

N/AMark Warner

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

N/ATim Kaine

Senator from Virginia

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are the senators currently representing Virginia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Virginia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Virginia

Virginia is currently represented by 11 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Virginia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, Infinityk% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while Infinityk% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

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This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Covington, VA was $80,200 in 2023, which is 0.264 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $80,100 to $80,200, a 0.125% increase. The homeownership rate in Covington, VA is 71.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

Housing

Property

$80,200

Median Property Value 2023

±$12,125

$1,781

Median Property Taxes

±$256

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Covington, VA the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Covington, VA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

71.4%

Homeownership

2023

56.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 71.4% of the housing units in Covington, VA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 75.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Covington, VA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

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Census Tract 601

The following map shows all of the places in Covington, VA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$42,724

Median Household Income

± $10,297

2.49k

Number of Households

± 332

In 2023, the median household income of the 2.49k households in Covington, VA declined from $42,724 from the previous year's value of $45,737.

The following chart displays the households in Covington, VA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Covington, VA is from Virginia.

0.475

2022 Wage GINI in Virginia

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Virginia

In 2022, the income inequality in Virginia was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.164% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Virginia was lower than than the national average of 1. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Virginia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Virginia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

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The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

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Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Covington, VA have a N/A commute time (N/A minutes) than the normal US worker (N/A minutes). Additionally, 3.34% of the workforce in Covington, VA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Covington, VA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

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Average Number

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

23.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Covington, VA (1.32k out of 5.59k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Covington, VA is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.6% of the population of Covington, VA has health coverage, with 41.4% on employee plans, 21.1% on Medicaid, 21.6% on Medicare, 6.71% on non-group plans, and 2.78% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Covington city, VA see 1880 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.84% increase from the previous year (1846 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1906 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 286 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,880 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Covington city, VA

Primary care physicians in Covington city, VA see an average of 1,880 patients per year. This represents a 1.84% increase from the previous year (1,846 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Covington city, VA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.3% under 18 years, 16.8% between 18 and 34 years, 36.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.2% were men and 54.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.36%

Uninsured

41.4%

Employer Coverage

21.1%

Medicaid

21.6%

Medicare

6.71%

Non-Group

2.78%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Covington, VA declined by 24.6% from 8.43% to 6.36%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Covington, VA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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