Covington, IN Demographics

A map of Covington's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,778	2,502	90.5%	93.8%
Hispanic	187	59	6.1%	2.2%
Multiracial	40	65	1.3%	2.4%
Black	34	16	1.1%	0.6%
Asian	30	18	1.0%	0.7%
Native American/Other	0	8	0.0%	0.3%

Covington, Indiana has an estimated population of 3,069, a large increase from the 2,668 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.5% White, 6.1% Hispanic, 1.3% Multiracial, 1.1% Black, 1.0% Asian, and 0.0% 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 has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Indiana 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 11.9% in 2020 and 17.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Covington is ranked the 176th most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 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 183rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Covington's White Population

2,778 residents of Covington, or 90.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Covington is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Covington ranks 198th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covington's White population has grown by an estimated 11.0%. White residents' share of Covington's population has decreased from 93.8% to 90.5%.

Covington is more White than neighboring Perrysville (88.8% White). Covington is less White than neighboring Foster (100% White), Marshfield (100% White), West Lebanon (97% White), and Veedersburg (95.3% White).

Covington's Black Population

34 residents of Covington, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Covington is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Covington ranks 299th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covington's Black population has grown by an estimated 112.5%. Black residents' share of Covington's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.1%.

Covington is more Black than neighboring Foster (0% Black), Perrysville (0% Black), Marshfield (0% Black), West Lebanon (0% Black), and Veedersburg (0% Black).

Covington's Asian Population

30 residents of Covington, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Covington is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Covington ranks 206th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covington's Asian population has grown by an estimated 66.7%. Asian residents' share of Covington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Covington is more Asian than neighboring Foster (0% Asian), Perrysville (0% Asian), Marshfield (0% Asian), West Lebanon (0% Asian), and Veedersburg (0% Asian).

Covington's Hispanic Population

187 residents of Covington, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Covington is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Covington ranks 419th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covington's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 216.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Covington's population has increased from 2.2% to 6.1%.

Covington is more Hispanic than neighboring Foster (0% Hispanic), Marshfield (0% Hispanic), West Lebanon (1.9% Hispanic), and Veedersburg (2.9% Hispanic). Covington is less Hispanic than neighboring Perrysville (6.6% Hispanic).

Covington's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Covington, 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 is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Covington ranks 446th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covington's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Covington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Covington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Perrysville (1% Native American/Other), and Veedersburg (0.3% Native American/Other).

Covington's Multiracial Population

40 residents of Covington, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Covington is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Covington ranks 535th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covington's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 38.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Covington's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.3%.

Covington is more Multiracial than neighboring Foster (0% Multiracial), Marshfield (0% Multiracial), and West Lebanon (1.1% Multiracial). Covington is less Multiracial than neighboring Perrysville (3.6% Multiracial), and Veedersburg (1.6% 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.