City · Kentucky
Covington, Kentucky
Covington, city, in Kenton County, Kentucky. Covington had 41,847 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 40,961 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 41,110 (±91). GEOID 2117848.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
41,847
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 40,961 · ACS 2020-2024: 41,110 ±91
Median household income
$61,166
±$4,263 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$187,300
±$10,676 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$1,006
±$57 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
Where is Covington and what county is it in?
Covington is a city in Kenton County, Kentucky. It covers 13.2 square miles of land, 3,111 residents per square mile in 2020.
Covington is in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 15 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 41,847 people lived in Covington on July 1, 2025, up 2.2% since 2020, in line with Kentucky (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 40,961 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 41,110 (±91).
| Measure | Covington | Kenton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 41,110 ±91 | 171,288 | +562 |
| Households | 18,265 ±481 | 67,367 | +1,314 |
| Average household size | 2.21 ±0.06 | 2.52 | −0.12 |
| Housing units | 21,048 ±440 | 73,221 | +1,376 |
Covington's population since 2000
From 43,370 in 2000 to 41,847 in 2025: down 3.5%. 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 37.6 years old; 20.4% are under 18 and 14.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 75.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 8.7%. 5.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Covington | Kenton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.6 ±1.2 | 37.7 | +1.6 |
| Under 18 years | 20.4% ±1.4 pts | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.6% ±0.9 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Male | 51.4% ±1.5 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.7% ±1.3 pts | 4.9% | +2.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 75.2% ±2.2 pts | 85.2% | −3.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 8.4% ±1.0 pts | 3.9% | −3.0 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±0.3 pts | 1.1% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.0% ±1.5 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.1% ±1.2 pts | 4.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.1% ±1.6 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.5% ±0.9 pts | 5.7% | – |
| With a disability | 18.0% ±1.6 pts | 13.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.8% ±1.3 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.2% ±2.0 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 32.2% ±2.7 pts | 37.4% | +7.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.7% ±1.4 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.6% ±2.3 pts | 88.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.8% ±1.0 pts | 2.6% | – |
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 18,265 households earn less than $61,166 a year (±$4,263), against $80,548 in Kenton County and $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 the median was $53,458 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $7,708 after inflation. 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Covington | Kenton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,166 ±$4,263 | $80,548 | +$7,708 |
| Mean household income | $81,463 ±$5,631 | $108,303 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,216 ±$2,485 | $43,733 | +$5,291 |
| People below the poverty line | 20.8% ±2.7 pts | 11.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 34.5% ±6.5 pts | 17.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.9% ±1.7 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.0% ±1.4 pts | 95.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.9% ±1.8 pts | 92.0% | – |
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 Covington?
Owners occupy 51.8% of Covington's occupied homes and renters 48.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $187,300 by its owner (±$10,676). The median renter pays $1,006 a month including utilities, and 40.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Covington | Kenton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $187,300 ±$10,676 | $244,400 | +$50,078 |
| Median gross rent | $1,006 ±$57 | $1,069 | +$127 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.9% ±4.6 pts | 35.7% | +6.3 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,404 ±$44 | $1,584 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 51.8% ±3.1 pts | 70.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 48.2% ±3.1 pts | 29.3% | – |
| Housing units | 21,048 ±440 | 73,221 | +1,376 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.1% ±1.5 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.9% ±2.0 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 53.8% ±2.7 pts | 67.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% ±0.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.1% ±0.7 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.1% ±1.3 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 44.0% ±2.5 pts | 19.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 14.5% ±2.1 pts | 6.8% | – |
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 269 new housing units in Covington in 2025 (81 in single-family houses), 6.4 per 1,000 residents against 3.2 across Kentucky.
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?
71.5% of Covington's workers drive alone and 14.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.7%.
| Measure | Covington | Kenton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.3% ±1.8 pts | 68.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.7% ±1.3 pts | 4.3% | −2.2 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 71.5% ±2.5 pts | 75.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.8% ±1.4 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.6% ±1.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 3.1% ±1.0 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.1% ±2.4 pts | 14.1% | +10.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.8 min ±1.0 | 22.3 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?
15 census tracts lie mostly in Covington, and 9 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $31,094 (Tract 651) to $110,208 (Tract 668.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 668.01Kenton County | 4,118 | $110,208 |
| Tract 670Kenton County | 3,644 | $68,214 |
| Tract 650Kenton County | 3,331 | $39,720 |
| Tract 653Kenton County | 9,935 | $82,323 |
| Tract 614Kenton County | 3,127 | $50,481 |
| Tract 651Kenton County | 3,095 | $31,094 |
| Tract 612Kenton County | 2,711 | $62,114 |
| Tract 609Kenton County | 2,599 | $53,276 |
| Tract 671Kenton County | 2,466 | $41,237 |
| Tract 638Kenton County | 3,265 | $86,250 |
| Tract 610Kenton County | 2,172 | $67,891 |
| Tract 613Kenton County | 2,181 | $43,152 |
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 Kentucky?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Covington is the 991st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 5th-most populous of 418 in Kentucky.
Covington ranks 89th of 230 places in Kentucky with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 5th | 418 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 86th | 204 |
| Residents per square mile | 19th | 232 |
| Median household income | 89th | 230 |
| Per capita income | 66th | 232 |
| Median home value | 97th | 225 |
| Median gross rent | 67th | 217 |
| Poverty rate | 93rd | 203 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 69th | 223 |
| Median age | 134th | 232 |
| Owner-occupied share | 177th | 229 |
| Work from home | 46th | 130 |
| Travel time to work | 117th | 232 |
Covington's figures with every place in Kentucky (CSV)
Every place in Kentucky, 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?
3 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.