Covington, GA Demographics

A map of Covington's Population by Race

Covington, Georgia has an estimated population of 14,584, a slight increase from the 14,192 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.1% Black, 39.3% White, 7.9% Hispanic, 3.0% Multiracial, 0.4% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Covington, 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 Georgia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Covington, that probability was 59.6% in 2020 and 59.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Covington is ranked the 91st most populous place in Georgia, out of 675 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). Covington was ranked the 90th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Covington's White Population

5,735 residents of Covington, or 39.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Covington is lower than in Georgia overall, where 49.1% of the population is White. Covington ranks 501st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covington's White population has grown by an estimated 4.0%. White residents' share of Covington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 39.3%.

Covington is less White than neighboring Oxford (53.7% White), Porterdale (61.2% White), Jersey (100% White), Walnut Grove (70.4% White), and Mansfield (81.6% White).

Covington's Black Population

7,159 residents of Covington, or 49.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Covington is significantly higher than in Georgia overall, where 30.7% of the population is Black. Covington ranks 153rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covington's Black population has grown by an estimated 1.3%. Black residents' share of Covington's population has decreased from 49.8% to 49.1%.

Covington is more Black than neighboring Oxford (18.2% Black), Porterdale (30.2% Black), Jersey (0% Black), Walnut Grove (2.7% Black), and Mansfield (7.1% Black).

Covington's Asian Population

58 residents of Covington, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Covington is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 4.5% of the population is Asian. Covington ranks 286th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covington's Asian population has declined by an estimated 54.0%. Asian residents' share of Covington's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.4%.

Covington is more Asian than neighboring Porterdale (0% Asian), Jersey (0% Asian), and Mansfield (0% Asian). Covington is less Asian than neighboring Oxford (8.6% Asian), and Walnut Grove (6.8% Asian).

Covington's Hispanic Population

1,153 residents of Covington, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Covington is slightly lower than in Georgia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Covington ranks 257th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covington's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 27.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Covington's population has increased from 6.4% to 7.9%.

Covington is more Hispanic than neighboring Porterdale (4% Hispanic), Jersey (0% Hispanic), Walnut Grove (7.4% Hispanic), and Mansfield (2.6% Hispanic). Covington is less Hispanic than neighboring Oxford (13.5% Hispanic).

Covington's Native American/Other Population

46 residents of Covington, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Covington is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Covington ranks 127th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covington's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 65.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Covington's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.3%.

Covington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Jersey (0% Native American/Other), and Walnut Grove (0% Native American/Other). Covington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oxford (0.6% Native American/Other), Porterdale (0.9% Native American/Other), and Mansfield (1.6% Native American/Other).

Covington's Multiracial Population

433 residents of Covington, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Covington is comparable to the share in Georgia overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Covington ranks 369th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 675 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covington's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 2.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Covington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.0%.

Covington is more Multiracial than neighboring Jersey (0% Multiracial). Covington is less Multiracial than neighboring Oxford (5.3% Multiracial), Porterdale (3.8% Multiracial), Walnut Grove (12.8% Multiracial), and Mansfield (7.1% 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.