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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 697 total crimes in Covington in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Covington is 3,285.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Covington is 179.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Covington is 3,106.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Covington is 55.02% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Covington Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Covington / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 697 | 3,285.3 | 2,792.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 38 | 179.1 | 326.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 4.7 | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 13 | 61.3 | 67.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 17 | 80.1 | 217.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 659 | 3,106.1 | 2,466.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 67 | 315.8 | 398.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 497 | 2,342.6 | 1,634.2 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 95 | 447.8 | 433.5 | 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 Washington. Key points include:
The cost of living in Covington is 140 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Covington is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Covington is $678,607.
The median income in Covington is $134,502.
Covington's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Covington Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Covington | Washington | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 140 | 120 | 100 |
| Services | 107 | 108 | 100 |
| Groceries | 110 | 108 | 100 |
| Health | 203 | 137 | 100 |
| Housing | 107 | 111 | 100 |
| Transportation | 113 | 111 | 100 |
| Utilities | 115 | 110 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Covington, WA Weather
The average high in Covington is 59.8° and the average low is 43.0°.
There are 90.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 46.8 inches of precipitation each year with 5.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Covington |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 43.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 90.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 46.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 5.2 |
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 21,233. The population has increased 26.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21,233 | 1.3% |
| 2023 | 20,957 | 0.7% |
| 2022 | 20,814 | 1.0% |
| 2021 | 20,608 | -2.5% |
| 2020 | 21,131 | 1.5% |
| 2019 | 20,825 | 1.8% |
| 2018 | 20,447 | 2.7% |
| 2017 | 19,918 | 3.9% |
| 2016 | 19,172 | 2.6% |
| 2015 | 18,689 | 1.8% |
| 2014 | 18,361 | 2.0% |
| 2013 | 18,008 | 2.4% |
| 2012 | 17,579 | 2.2% |
| 2011 | 17,203 | 2.3% |
| 2010 | 16,814 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Covington
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Covington is:
58.9% White with 12,501 White residents.
8.1% African American with 1,716 African American residents.
0.8% American Indian with 166 American Indian residents.
10.9% Asian with 2,316 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.9% Other with 191 Other residents.
9.3% Two Or More with 1,967 Two Or More residents.
11.2% Hispanic with 2,376 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Covington | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.9% | 63.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 8.1% | 3.8% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 10.9% | 9.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 9.3% | 6.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 11.2% | 14.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Covington
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Covington is 49.1% female with 10,426 female residents.
Covington is 50.9% male with 10,807 male residents.
| Gender | Covington | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 49.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.9% | 50.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Covington for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Covington completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Covington completed 9-12th grade.
21.0% of adults in Covington completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Covington completed some college.
14.0% of adults in Covington completed associate's degree.
24.0% of adults in Covington completed bachelor's degree.
12.0% of adults in Covington completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Covington completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Covington completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Covington | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 21.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 14.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Covington, Washington
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1.2% of households in Covington earn Less than $10,000.
1.9% of households in Covington earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.2% of households in Covington earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.3% of households in Covington earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.8% of households in Covington earn $35,000 to $49,999.
8.3% of households in Covington earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.7% of households in Covington earn $75,000 to $99,999.
23.7% of households in Covington earn $100,000 to $149,999.
16.8% of households in Covington earn $150,000 to $199,999.
25.1% of households in Covington earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Covington | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.2% | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.9% | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.2% | 4.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.3% | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.8% | 8.2% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8.3% | 14.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.7% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.7% | 19.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 16.8% | 11.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 25.1% | 18.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
