City · California
Covina, California
Covina, city, in Los Angeles County, California. Covina had 49,404 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 51,268 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 49,888 (±135). GEOID 0616742.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
49,404
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 51,268 · ACS 2020-2024: 49,888 ±135
Median household income
$98,671
±$7,715 (90% margin)
California: $99,122
Median home value
$718,900
±$27,300 (90% margin)
California: $734,700
Median gross rent
$1,931
±$72 (90% margin)
California: $2,036
Where is Covina and what county is it in?
Covina is a city in Los Angeles County, California. It covers 7.0 square miles of land, 7,288 residents per square mile in 2020.
Covina is in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Covina, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 49,404 people lived in Covina on July 1, 2025, down 3.6% since 2020, a steeper fall than California's (−0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 51,268 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 49,888 (±135).
| Measure | Covina | Los Angeles County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 49,888±135 | 9,808,667 | +1,793 |
| Households | 16,292±577 | 3,416,449 | +942 |
| Average household size | 3.04±0.11 | 2.81 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 16,978±610 | 3,650,466 | +978 |
Covina's population since 2000
From 46,837 in 2000 to 49,404 in 2025: up 5.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Covina as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Covina?
The median resident of Covina is 38.2 years old; 21.0% are under 18 and 15.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 59.4%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 19.2%. 24.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Covina | Los Angeles County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.2±1.6 | 38.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.0%±1.5 pts | 20.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.0%±1.4 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Male | 49.9%±1.4 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 59.4%±2.7 pts | 48.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 19.2%±1.8 pts | 24.7% | −3.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.2%±1.5 pts | 7.4% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 13.4%±1.6 pts | 14.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.4%±0.7 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 24.0%±1.7 pts | 33.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 47.1%±3.4 pts | 55.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.6%±0.9 pts | 2.7% | – |
| With a disability | 12.7%±1.3 pts | 11.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.4%±1.6 pts | 8.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.4%±1.3 pts | 80.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 27.3%±2.0 pts | 36.0% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.0%±1.3 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.4%±1.5 pts | 90.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Covina earn?
Half of Covina's 16,292 households earn less than $98,671 a year (±$7,715), against $90,112 in Los Angeles County and $99,122 in California. In 2015-2019 the median was $87,109 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $11,562 after inflation. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Covina | Los Angeles County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $98,671±$7,715 | $90,112 | +$11,562 |
| Mean household income | $116,422±$5,042 | $128,770 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,391±$1,684 | $45,792 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.9%±1.6 pts | 13.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.8%±4.2 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.9%±2.2 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.2%±1.2 pts | 96.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.1%±2.1 pts | 93.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Covina?
Owners occupy 58.8% of Covina's occupied homes and renters 41.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $718,900 by its owner (±$27,300). The median renter pays $1,931 a month including utilities, and 42.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Covina | Los Angeles County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $718,900±$27,300 | $834,200 | +$92,231 |
| Median gross rent | $1,931±$72 | $1,954 | +$105 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.5%±5.6 pts | 48.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,801±$101 | $3,160 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 58.8%±2.7 pts | 45.9% | +4.4 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 41.2%±2.7 pts | 54.1% | – |
| Housing units | 16,978±610 | 3,650,466 | +978 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.8%±1.6 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 52.7%±2.9 pts | 47.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.8%±1.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8%±0.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.4%±0.8 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.0%±0.9 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.0%±1.0 pts | 8.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Covina building?
Builders took permits for 139 new housing units in Covina in 2025 (139 in single-family houses), 2.8 per 1,000 residents against 2.6 across California.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Covina work and get to work?
70.9% of Covina's workers drive alone and 12.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.9%.
| Measure | Covina | Los Angeles County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.6%±2.0 pts | 64.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.9%±1.4 pts | 7.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 70.9%±3.0 pts | 64.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.8%±1.9 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.9%±0.8 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.6%±0.7 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.5%±1.8 pts | 17.1% | +9.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.0 min±1.2 | 30.4 min | −4.5 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Covina?
11 census tracts lie mostly in Covina, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $80,121 (Tract 4037.22) to $124,643 (Tract 4037.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4061.03Los Angeles County | 7,285 | $95,118 |
| Tract 4037.22Los Angeles County | 5,564 | $80,121 |
| Tract 4037.21Los Angeles County | 5,669 | $88,000 |
| Tract 4057.02Los Angeles County | 5,333 | $95,441 |
| Tract 4037.02Los Angeles County | 4,281 | $124,643 |
| Tract 4059Los Angeles County | 4,627 | $118,358 |
| Tract 4036.01Los Angeles County | 6,713 | $119,471 |
| Tract 4060Los Angeles County | 5,355 | $114,728 |
| Tract 4061.01Los Angeles County | 3,269 | $88,786 |
| Tract 4058Los Angeles County | 5,702 | $93,750 |
| Tract 4037.03Los Angeles County | 4,848 | $120,875 |
| Tract 4038.02Los Angeles County | 5,749 | $87,438 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Covina) · Census block assignment files
How does Covina compare with other places in California?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Covina is the 835th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 182nd-most populous of 483 in California.
Covina ranks 464th of 1,037 places in California with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 182nd | 483 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 349th | 469 |
| Residents per square mile | 128th | 1,077 |
| Median household income | 464th | 1,037 |
| Per capita income | 632nd | 1,073 |
| Median home value | 413th | 1,054 |
| Median gross rent | 442nd | 987 |
| Poverty rate | 529th | 836 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 558th | 988 |
| Median age | 618th | 1,075 |
| Owner-occupied share | 703rd | 1,064 |
| Work from home | 528th | 822 |
| Travel time to work | 323rd | 1,069 |
Covina's figures with every place in California (CSV)
Every place in California, sortable · Compare Covina with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Covina?
4 of the 57 figures for Covina on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Covina are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Covina.