Covington, VA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Covington, Virginia Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
5,653
Unemployment
2.7%
Poverty
11.6%
Median Home
$70,400
Median Income
$41,024
Median Rent
$760
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
103
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,876.1
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-20.03%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Covington / 100k People |
Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 103 | 1,876.1 | 1,665.1 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 9 | 163.9 | 208.7 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 18.2 | 6.1 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 34.3 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 6 | 109.3 | 141.7 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 94 | 1,712.2 | 1,456.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 9 | 163.9 | 133.5 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 80 | 1,457.2 | 1,196.6 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 5 | 91.1 | 126.3 | 246.0 |
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 | 106 | 100 | |
| Services | 95 | 99 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 89 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 99 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 47 | 131 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 93 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 105 | 96 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,653 | 1.3% |
| 2019 | 5,582 | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 5,675 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 5,650 | -1.5% |
| 2016 | 5,736 | -2.0% |
| 2015 | 5,853 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 5,880 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 5,903 | -1.3% |
| 2012 | 5,982 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 5,989 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Covington
| Race | Covington | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.5% | 61.2% | 60.1% |
| African American | 12.5% | 18.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 6.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.2% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 2.7% | 9.5% | 18.2% |
Gender in Covington
| Gender | Covington | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.0% | 50.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.0% | 49.2% | 49.2% |
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 | 10.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 43.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 13.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Covington, Virginia
| Income | Covington | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.2% | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.8% | 3.3% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 19.5% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 15.8% | 7.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.4% | 10.8% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.3% | 16.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.9% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.5% | 17.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 0.5% | 9.0% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.0% | 11.6% | 8.3% |
