Covington, VA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Covington, Virginia 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 5,716.
The median home value in Covington is $69,800.
The median income in Covington is $41,242.
The cost of living in Covington is 78 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Covington is $802.
The unemployment rate in Covington is 3.4%.
The poverty rate in Covington is 15.8%.
Table Of Contents
Covington SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
4
Affordability
8
Diversity
8
Safety
7
Amenities
8
Education
5
Commute
9.5
Covington, VA Crime Report
71
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,238.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-46.72%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Covington / 100k People |
Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 71 | 1,238.4 | 1,665.1 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 16 | 279.1 | 208.7 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 6.1 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 34.3 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 6 | 104.7 | 141.7 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 55 | 959.4 | 1,456.4 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 6 | 104.7 | 133.5 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 47 | 819.8 | 1,196.6 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 2 | 34.9 | 126.3 | 282.7 |
Covington, VA Cost Of Living
78
Covington's Overall Cost Of Living
Covington's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Covington | Virginia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 102 | 100 | |
| Services | 95 | 102 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 89 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 99 | 102 | 100 | |
| Housing | 47 | 107 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 93 | 95 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 105 | 102 | 100 | |
Covington, VA Photos
Rankings for Covington in Virginia
Map Of Covington, VA
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Population over time in Covington
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,653 | 1.3% |
| 2020 | 5,582 | -1.6% |
| 2019 | 5,675 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 5,650 | -1.5% |
| 2017 | 5,736 | -2.0% |
| 2016 | 5,853 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 5,880 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 5,903 | -1.3% |
| 2013 | 5,982 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 5,989 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Covington
| Race | Covington | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.5% | 60.6% | 59.4% |
| African American | 11.9% | 18.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 3.8% | 3.7% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 2.6% | 9.8% | 18.4% |
Gender in Covington
| Gender | Covington | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 50.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.7% | 49.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Covington for adults over 25
| Education | Covington | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 47.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8.0% | 23.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 13.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Covington, Virginia
| Income | Covington | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.6% | 4.6% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.7% | 3.0% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 18.6% | 6.4% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14.3% | 6.9% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 17.9% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.5% | 15.8% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.6% | 12.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.7% | 17.6% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 0.5% | 9.7% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.6% | 13.1% | 9.5% |
