Covington, LA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

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Updated: 2022-04-08
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Covington, Louisiana Info Snack

Population
10,471
Unemployment
3.8%
Poverty
10.4%
Median Home
$243,600
Median Income
$76,399
Median Rent
$1,115

Covington SnackAbility

7
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
8
Diversity
8
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8
Education
8
Commute
6

Covington, LA Cost Of Living

97
Covington's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Covington Louisiana National Average
Overall 97 91 100
Services 94 98 100
Groceries 98 97 100
Health 92 97 100
Housing 108 83 100
Transportation 89 93 100
Utilities 85 86 100

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Rankings for Covington in Louisiana

Map Of Covington, LA

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Population over time in Covington

Year Population % Change
2020 10,471 3.3%
2019 10,133 2.1%
2018 9,925 2.1%
2017 9,725 4.0%
2016 9,350 2.2%
2015 9,151 1.9%
2014 8,981 1.0%
2013 8,896 -0.2%
2012 8,915 -0.3%
2011 8,941 -

Race / Ethnicity in Covington

White
75.7% (7,925)
African American
17.4% (1,823)
American Indian
0.3% (33)
Asian
0.2% (23)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
1.6% (165)
Hispanic
4.8% (502)
Race Covington LA USA
White 75.7% 58.3% 60.1%
African American 17.4% 31.9% 12.2%
American Indian 0.3% 0.5% 0.6%
Asian 0.2% 1.7% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.3% 0.3%
Two Or More 1.6% 2.0% 2.8%
Hispanic 4.8% 5.2% 18.2%

Gender in Covington

Female
48.8% (5,112)
Male
51.2% (5,358)
Gender Covington LA USA
Female 48.8% 51.2% 50.8%
Male 51.2% 48.8% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Covington for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
3.0% (314)
9-12th Grade
7.0% (732)
High School / GED
23.0% (2,408)
Some College
20.0% (2,094)
Associate's Degree
6.0% (628)
Bachelor's Degree
27.0% (2,827)
Master's Degree
10.0% (1,047)
Professional Degree
2.0% (209)
Doctorate Degree
2.0% (209)
Education Covington LA USA
< 9th Grade 3.0% 5.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 7.0% 9.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 23.0% 33.0% 27.0%
Some College 20.0% 21.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 6.0% 7.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 27.0% 16.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 10.0% 6.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 2.0% 1.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Covington, Louisiana

Less than $10,000
4.5% (46,801)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.8% (40,249)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.6% (79,874)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.1% (95,786)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.8% (123,555)
$50,000 to $74,999
11.7% (122,619)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.1% (136,971)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.5% (183,148)
$150,000 to $199,999
16.4% (171,292)
$200,000 or more
4.5% (46,801)
Income Covington LA USA
Less than $10,000 4.5% 8.9% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.8% 5.5% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.6% 12.2% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.1% 10.2% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.8% 12.5% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 11.7% 16.3% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.1% 11.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.5% 13.0% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 16.4% 5.3% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 4.5% 4.7% 8.3%

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