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Crime in Covington summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Covington. Key points include:
There were 81 total crimes in Covington in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Covington is 1,466.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Covington is 181.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Covington is 1,285.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Covington is -30.78% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Covington Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Covington / 100k People |
Virginia / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 81 | 1,466.9 | 1,787.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 10 | 181.1 | 217.9 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 33.1 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 8 | 144.9 | 152.2 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 71 | 1,285.8 | 1,569.7 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 10 | 181.1 | 108.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 59 | 1,068.5 | 1,315.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 2 | 36.2 | 145.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Covington summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Covington. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Virginia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Covington is 87 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Covington is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Covington is $158,022.
The median income in Covington is $41,944.
Covington's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Covington Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Covington | Virginia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 112 | 100 |
| Services | 105 | 103 | 100 |
| Groceries | 100 | 104 | 100 |
| Health | 50 | 131 | 100 |
| Housing | 104 | 105 | 100 |
| Transportation | 105 | 105 | 100 |
| Utilities | 103 | 104 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Covington, VA Weather
The average high in Covington is 66.4° and the average low is 41.8°.
There are 77.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 36.8 inches of precipitation each year with 14.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Covington |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 66.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 41.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 77.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 36.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 14.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Covington Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Covington
The current population in Covington is 5,680. The population has decreased 5.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,680 | 0.2% |
| 2023 | 5,671 | -0.9% |
| 2022 | 5,722 | 0.1% |
| 2021 | 5,716 | 1.1% |
| 2020 | 5,653 | 1.0% |
| 2019 | 5,598 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 5,582 | -1.6% |
| 2017 | 5,675 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 5,650 | -1.5% |
| 2015 | 5,736 | -2.0% |
| 2014 | 5,853 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 5,880 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 5,903 | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 5,982 | -0.1% |
| 2010 | 5,989 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Covington
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Covington is:
79.1% White with 4,495 White residents.
12.7% African American with 720 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.3% Asian with 76 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
3.3% Two Or More with 187 Two Or More residents.
3.6% Hispanic with 202 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Covington | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.1% | 58.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 12.7% | 18.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.3% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.6% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Covington
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Covington is 53.4% female with 3,033 female residents.
Covington is 46.6% male with 2,647 male residents.
| Gender | Covington | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.6% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Covington for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Covington completed < 9th grade.
9.0% of adults in Covington completed 9-12th grade.
51.0% of adults in Covington completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Covington completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Covington completed associate's degree.
5.0% of adults in Covington completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Covington completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Covington completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Covington completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Covington | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 51.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 5.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 14.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Covington, Virginia
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6.5% of households in Covington earn Less than $10,000.
2.6% of households in Covington earn $10,000 to $14,999.
17.7% of households in Covington earn $15,000 to $24,999.
16.4% of households in Covington earn $25,000 to $34,999.
15.2% of households in Covington earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.3% of households in Covington earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.8% of households in Covington earn $75,000 to $99,999.
11.0% of households in Covington earn $100,000 to $149,999.
2.6% of households in Covington earn $150,000 to $199,999.
0.0% of households in Covington earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Covington | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.5% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.6% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 17.7% | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 16.4% | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.2% | 8.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.3% | 14.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.8% | 12.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.0% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.6% | 11.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.0% | 17.7% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
