Covington County Demographics

A map of Covington County's Population by Race

Covington County, Virginia has an estimated population of 5,680, a less than 1% change from the 5,737 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.1% White, 12.7% Black, 3.6% Hispanic, 3.3% Multiracial, 1.3% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Covington County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Covington is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Covington County, that probability was 35.5% in 2020 and 35.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Covington County is ranked the 128th most populous county in Virginia, out of 133 counties. Covington County was ranked the 129th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Covington County's White Population

4,495 residents of Covington County, or 79.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Covington County is significantly higher than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Covington County ranks 46th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 133 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Covington County's White population has declined by an estimated 1.0%. White residents' share of Covington County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 79.1%.

Covington County is less White than neighboring Alleghany County (91% White), Botetourt County (90.4% White), Craig County (95.5% White), Bath County (91.9% White), and Greenbrier County (91.7% White).

Covington County's Black Population

720 residents of Covington County, or 12.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Covington County is lower than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Covington County ranks 67th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 133 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Covington County's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Covington County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 12.7%.

Covington County is more Black than neighboring Alleghany County (5.2% Black), Botetourt County (2.6% Black), Craig County (0.1% Black), Bath County (3.4% Black), and Greenbrier County (2.3% Black).

Covington County's Asian Population

76 residents of Covington County, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Covington County is lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Covington County ranks 89th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 133 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Covington County's Asian population has grown by an estimated 137.5%. Asian residents' share of Covington County's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.3%.

Covington County is more Asian than neighboring Alleghany County (0.4% Asian), Botetourt County (0.7% Asian), Craig County (0% Asian), Bath County (0.2% Asian), and Greenbrier County (0.7% Asian).

Covington County's Hispanic Population

202 residents of Covington County, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Covington County is lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Covington County ranks 87th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 133 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Covington County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 12.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Covington County's population has increased from 3.1% to 3.6%.

Covington County is more Hispanic than neighboring Alleghany County (1.6% Hispanic), Botetourt County (2.5% Hispanic), Craig County (1.5% Hispanic), Bath County (3% Hispanic), and Greenbrier County (1.9% Hispanic).

Covington County's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Covington County, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Covington County is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Covington County ranks 98th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 133 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Covington County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Covington County's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Covington County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Alleghany County (0.2% Native American/Other), Botetourt County (0.7% Native American/Other), Craig County (1.7% Native American/Other), Bath County (0.3% Native American/Other), and Greenbrier County (0.2% Native American/Other).

Covington County's Multiracial Population

187 residents of Covington County, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Covington County is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Covington County ranks 58th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 133 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Covington County's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 22.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Covington County's population has decreased from 4.2% to 3.3%.

Covington County is more Multiracial than neighboring Alleghany County (1.6% Multiracial), Botetourt County (3.1% Multiracial), Craig County (1.2% Multiracial), Bath County (1.1% Multiracial), and Greenbrier County (3.2% 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.