Covina, CA Demographics

A map of Covina's Population by Race

Covina, California has an estimated population of 49,888, a slight decrease from the 51,268 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 59.4% Hispanic, 19.2% White, 13.4% Asian, 4.2% Black, 2.4% Multiracial, and 1.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Covina, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Covina is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Covina, that probability was 59.3% in 2020 and 59.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Covina is ranked the 189th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Covina was ranked the 185th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Covina's White Population

9,588 residents of Covina, or 19.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Covina is considerably lower than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Covina ranks 1304th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covina's White population has declined by an estimated 4.6%. White residents' share of Covina's population has remained roughly unchanged at 19.2%.

Covina is more White than neighboring Citrus (10.5% White), Vincent (6.6% White), West Covina (9.5% White), and Azusa (13.8% White). Covina is less White than neighboring Charter Oak (21.6% White).

Covina's Black Population

2,100 residents of Covina, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Covina is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Covina ranks 286th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covina's Black population has grown by an estimated 20.1%. Black residents' share of Covina's population has increased from 3.4% to 4.2%.

Covina is more Black than neighboring Citrus (2.3% Black), Vincent (2.7% Black), West Covina (3.8% Black), and Azusa (2.5% Black). Covina is less Black than neighboring Charter Oak (8.5% Black).

Covina's Asian Population

6,681 residents of Covina, or 13.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Covina is comparable to the share in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Covina ranks 190th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covina's Asian population has declined by an estimated 11.8%. Asian residents' share of Covina's population has decreased from 14.8% to 13.4%.

Covina is more Asian than neighboring Citrus (4.9% Asian). Covina is less Asian than neighboring Charter Oak (14.3% Asian), Vincent (16.3% Asian), West Covina (30.7% Asian), and Azusa (15% Asian).

Covina's Hispanic Population

29,626 residents of Covina, or 59.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Covina is significantly higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Covina ranks 330th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covina's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 1.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Covina's population has increased from 58.7% to 59.4%.

Covina is more Hispanic than neighboring Charter Oak (52.1% Hispanic), and West Covina (53.2% Hispanic). Covina is less Hispanic than neighboring Citrus (80.2% Hispanic), Vincent (71.5% Hispanic), and Azusa (65.4% Hispanic).

Covina's Native American/Other Population

717 residents of Covina, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Covina is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Covina ranks 1027th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covina's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 40.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Covina's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Covina is more Native American/Other than neighboring Citrus (0.2% Native American/Other), Charter Oak (0.5% Native American/Other), Vincent (1% Native American/Other), West Covina (1.2% Native American/Other), and Azusa (1% Native American/Other).

Covina's Multiracial Population

1,176 residents of Covina, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Covina is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Covina ranks 1251st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covina's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 8.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Covina's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

Covina is more Multiracial than neighboring Citrus (1.9% Multiracial), Vincent (1.9% Multiracial), West Covina (1.5% Multiracial), and Azusa (2.3% Multiracial). Covina is less Multiracial than neighboring Charter Oak (3.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.