Covington city, Virginia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Covington city
- State
- Virginia
- FIPS Code
- 51580
- State FIPS
- 51
- County FIPS
- 580
Geography
- Land Area
- 5.47 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.20 sq mi
- Total Area
- 5.67 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.781060
- Longitude
- -79.985434
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 5,541
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 4,257
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 5,426 | 97.9% |
| Hispanic | 112 | 2.0% |
| White | 4,502 | 81.2% |
| Black | 719 | 13.0% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 4,178 | 98.1% |
| Hispanic | 81 | 1.9% |
| White | 3,454 | 81.1% |
| Black | 664 | 15.6% |
| Asian | 30 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 40 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 5,680
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $40,179
- Poverty Rate
- 25.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,438
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,525 | 79.7% |
| Black | 720 | 12.7% |
| Asian | 76 | 1.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 3,557
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,891 | 53.2% |
| Republican | 948 | 26.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 718 | 20.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 1,629 | 45.8% |
| Female | 1,928 | 54.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 2,998 | 84.3% |
| Hispanic | 96 | 2.7% |
| Black | 200 | 5.6% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 1,446
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 40.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 1,254 | 41.8% |
| Hispanic | 30 | 31.3% |
| Black | 68 | 34.0% |
| Asian | 7 | 25.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 686 | 42.1% |
| Female | 760 | 39.4% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 1,661 (43.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 364 (9.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 3,035
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $80,032
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $819
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 87.3%
- Work From Home
- 7.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.