City · Georgia
Covington, Georgia
Covington, city, in Newton County, Georgia. Covington had 17,477 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 23.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 14,192 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 14,584 (±30). GEOID 1320064.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
17,477
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 14,192 · ACS 2020-2024: 14,584 ±30
Median household income
$58,810
±$14,608 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$301,900
±$47,042 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$1,191
±$65 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
Where is Covington and what county is it in?
Covington is a city in Newton County, Georgia. It covers 15.8 square miles of land, 896 residents per square mile in 2020.
Covington is in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 29 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 Covington, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 17,477 people lived in Covington on July 1, 2025, up 23.2% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020 Census counted 14,192 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 14,584 (±30).
| Measure | Covington | Newton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 14,584 ±30 | 118,152 | +617 |
| Households | 5,662 ±450 | 41,203 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.45 ±0.19 | 2.83 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,217 ±485 | 43,619 | +753 |
Covington's population since 2000
From 11,547 in 2000 to 17,477 in 2025: up 51.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Covington 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 Covington?
The median resident of Covington is 37.8 years old; 25.1% are under 18 and 16.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 49.1%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 39.3%. 6.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Covington | Newton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.8 ±3.8 | 36.8 | +7.0 |
| Under 18 years | 25.1% ±4.1 pts | 25.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.8% ±2.7 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Male | 48.5% ±3.2 pts | 46.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.9% ±3.5 pts | 7.1% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 39.3% ±6.3 pts | 38.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 49.1% ±6.1 pts | 47.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 1.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.0% ±1.7 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.2% ±2.3 pts | 7.0% | +2.6 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.5% ±3.9 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.8% ±2.2 pts | 8.9% | – |
| With a disability | 14.9% ±2.9 pts | 14.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.4% ±3.4 pts | 11.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.0% ±2.7 pts | 90.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 27.2% ±5.8 pts | 25.0% | +8.9 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.9% ±5.5 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.5% ±4.0 pts | 89.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5% ±0.9 pts | 1.9% | – |
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 Covington earn?
Half of Covington's 5,662 households earn less than $58,810 a year (±$14,608), against $77,179 in Newton County and $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $49,037 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Covington | Newton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,810 ±$14,608 | $77,179 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $80,270 ±$9,903 | $93,574 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,109 ±$4,014 | $33,172 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 20.4% ±5.1 pts | 12.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 28.6% ±12.4 pts | 17.6% | −21.1 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 23.4% ±5.2 pts | 13.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.0% ±1.7 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.4% ±2.9 pts | 94.2% | – |
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 Covington?
Owners occupy 48.6% of Covington's occupied homes and renters 51.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $301,900 by its owner (±$47,042). The median renter pays $1,191 a month including utilities, and 59.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Covington | Newton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $301,900 ±$47,042 | $265,000 | +$90,713 |
| Median gross rent | $1,191 ±$65 | $1,439 | +$115 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 59.5% ±9.0 pts | 49.0% | +16.9 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,887 ±$210 | $1,594 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 48.6% ±6.2 pts | 73.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 51.4% ±6.2 pts | 26.2% | – |
| Housing units | 6,217 ±485 | 43,619 | +753 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 5.9% ±2.8 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.3% ±4.3 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.0% ±5.0 pts | 85.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.2% ±2.2 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.5% ±3.4 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.8% ±2.6 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.0% ±2.8 pts | 3.4% | – |
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 Covington building?
Builders took permits for 255 new housing units in Covington in 2025 (255 in single-family houses), 14.6 per 1,000 residents against 5.4 across Georgia.
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 Covington work and get to work?
71.7% of Covington's workers drive alone and 16.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 36.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.3%.
| Measure | Covington | Newton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.2% ±3.9 pts | 64.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.3% ±4.6 pts | 6.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 71.7% ±6.0 pts | 74.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.6% ±3.0 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.9% ±0.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.2% ±7.0 pts | 12.3% | +8.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 36.5 min ±8.8 | 35.9 min | no clear change |
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 Covington?
5 census tracts lie mostly in Covington, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $32,649 (Tract 1007.01) to $81,799 (Tract 1003.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1003.01Newton County | 7,214 | $78,691 |
| Tract 1003.02Newton County | 4,641 | $81,799 |
| Tract 1007.01Newton County | 3,183 | $32,649 |
| Tract 1004Newton County | 2,999 | $58,523 |
| Tract 1007.02Newton County | 3,555 | $62,528 |
| Tract 1006Newton County | 7,385 | $65,457 |
| Tract 1005.06Newton County | 4,218 | $59,306 |
| Tract 1001.01Newton County | 5,609 | $77,088 |
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 Covington) · Census block assignment files
How does Covington compare with other places in Georgia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Covington is the 2,158th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 71st-most populous of 537 in Georgia.
Covington ranks 186th of 348 places in Georgia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 71st | 537 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 34th | 297 |
| Residents per square mile | 173rd | 360 |
| Median household income | 186th | 348 |
| Per capita income | 148th | 357 |
| Median home value | 102nd | 346 |
| Median gross rent | 140th | 337 |
| Poverty rate | 125th | 302 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 137th | 343 |
| Median age | 154th | 360 |
| Owner-occupied share | 273rd | 354 |
| Work from home | 67th | 198 |
| Travel time to work | 22nd | 359 |
Covington's figures with every place in Georgia (CSV)
Every place in Georgia, sortable · Compare Covington 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 Covington?
7 of the 57 figures for Covington 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 Covington 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 Covington.