Covington, KY Demographics

A map of Covington's Population by Race

Covington, Kentucky has an estimated population of 41,110, a less than 1% change from the 40,961 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.2% White, 8.7% Hispanic, 8.4% Black, 6.0% Multiracial, 1.0% Asian, and 0.8% 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Kentucky 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 42.9% in 2020 and 41.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Covington is ranked the 5th most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 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 6th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Covington's White Population

30,916 residents of Covington, or 75.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Covington is lower than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Covington ranks 508th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covington's White population has grown by an estimated 1.9%. White residents' share of Covington's population has increased from 74.1% to 75.2%.

Covington is less White than neighboring Kenton Vale (77.2% White), Fort Wright (84.5% White), Taylor Mill (95.5% White), Wilder (91.4% White), and Park Hills (83.9% White).

Covington's Black Population

3,439 residents of Covington, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Covington is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Covington ranks 55th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covington's Black population has declined by an estimated 26.4%. Black residents' share of Covington's population has decreased from 11.4% to 8.4%.

Covington is more Black than neighboring Kenton Vale (3.8% Black), Fort Wright (1.7% Black), Taylor Mill (1.9% Black), Wilder (1.1% Black), and Park Hills (4.3% Black).

Covington's Asian Population

393 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 Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Covington ranks 222nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covington's Asian population has grown by an estimated 62.4%. Asian residents' share of Covington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Covington is more Asian than neighboring Kenton Vale (0% Asian), Fort Wright (0.2% Asian), Taylor Mill (0.2% Asian), and Wilder (0.8% Asian). Covington is less Asian than neighboring Park Hills (1.5% Asian).

Covington's Hispanic Population

3,582 residents of Covington, or 8.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Covington is slightly higher than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Covington ranks 52nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covington's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 24.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Covington's population has increased from 7.0% to 8.7%.

Covington is more Hispanic than neighboring Kenton Vale (7% Hispanic), Fort Wright (5.9% Hispanic), Taylor Mill (1.6% Hispanic), Wilder (0% Hispanic), and Park Hills (4.3% Hispanic).

Covington's Native American/Other Population

333 residents of Covington, or 0.8% 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 Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Covington ranks 109th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covington's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 1.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Covington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Covington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kenton Vale (0% Native American/Other), Fort Wright (0.6% Native American/Other), Taylor Mill (0% Native American/Other), Wilder (0.2% Native American/Other), and Park Hills (0% Native American/Other).

Covington's Multiracial Population

2,447 residents of Covington, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Covington is slightly higher than in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Covington ranks 44th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covington's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 1.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Covington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.0%.

Covington is more Multiracial than neighboring Taylor Mill (0.9% Multiracial), and Park Hills (5.9% Multiracial). Covington is less Multiracial than neighboring Kenton Vale (12% Multiracial), Fort Wright (7.1% Multiracial), and Wilder (6.5% 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.