Covington, KY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Covington, Kentucky Summary
Life in Covington research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Covington over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Covington:
The population in Covington is 40,930.
The median home value in Covington is $130,500.
The median income in Covington is $47,917.
The cost of living in Covington is 88 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Covington is $781.
The unemployment rate in Covington is 6.9%.
The poverty rate in Covington is 23.9%.
Table Of Contents
Covington SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
5
Affordability
8
Diversity
8
Safety
5
Amenities
9
Education
7
Commute
8
Covington, KY Crime Report
821
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,019.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-13.12%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Covington / 100k People |
Kentucky / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 821 | 2,019.3 | 2,038.6 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 109 | 268.1 | 259.1 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 2 | 4.9 | 7.2 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 32 | 78.7 | 52.9 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 57 | 140.2 | 168.3 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 712 | 1,751.2 | 1,779.5 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 97 | 238.6 | 344.1 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 504 | 1,239.6 | 1,178.6 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 111 | 273.0 | 256.8 | 282.7 |
Covington, KY Cost Of Living
88
Covington's Overall Cost Of Living
Covington's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Covington | Kentucky | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 94 | 100 | |
| Services | 99 | 105 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 97 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 100 | 79 | 100 | |
| Housing | 60 | 75 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 105 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 88 | 106 | 100 | |
Covington, KY Photos
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Rankings for Covington in Kentucky
Map Of Covington, KY
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Population over time in Covington
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 40,466 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 40,552 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 40,578 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 40,766 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 40,845 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 40,712 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 40,676 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 40,776 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 40,937 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 41,055 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Covington
| Race | Covington | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.8% | 83.6% | 59.4% |
| African American | 10.4% | 7.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 4.1% | 2.6% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 8.1% | 3.9% | 18.4% |
Gender in Covington
| Gender | Covington | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 50.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.2% | 49.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Covington for adults over 25
| Education | Covington | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 15.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Covington, Kentucky
| Income | Covington | KY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.7% | 7.5% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.6% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 12.1% | 9.7% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.3% | 9.9% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.8% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.9% | 17.8% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.4% | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.8% | 14.1% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.4% | 5.2% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.0% | 4.9% | 9.5% |
