Covington, LA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Covington, Louisiana Info Snack
Table Of Contents
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
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
Covington's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
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 | |
Covington, LA Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Frankbp | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Frankbp | CC BY-SA 3.0
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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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% |
