Covington, LA Demographics

A map of Covington's Population by Race

Covington, Louisiana has an estimated population of 11,658, a less than 1% change from the 11,564 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.0% White, 16.4% Black, 5.7% Hispanic, 3.9% Multiracial, 0.5% Asian, and 0.4% 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 less diverse than Louisiana 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 46.2% in 2020 and 43.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Covington is ranked the 46th most populous place in Louisiana, out of 489 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 47th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Covington's White Population

8,515 residents of Covington, or 73.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Covington is significantly higher than in Louisiana overall, where 55.7% of the population is White. Covington ranks 200th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covington's White population has grown by an estimated 3.7%. White residents' share of Covington's population has increased from 71.0% to 73.0%.

Covington is more White than neighboring Folsom (56.8% White). Covington is less White than neighboring Abita Springs (81.2% White), Madisonville (90.9% White), Mandeville (82.9% White), and Lewisburg (99.2% White).

Covington's Black Population

1,917 residents of Covington, or 16.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Covington is considerably lower than in Louisiana overall, where 30.5% of the population is Black. Covington ranks 287th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covington's Black population has declined by an estimated 1.2%. Black residents' share of Covington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 16.4%.

Covington is more Black than neighboring Abita Springs (10% Black), Madisonville (3.7% Black), Mandeville (2.5% Black), Lewisburg (0% Black), and Folsom (15% Black).

Covington's Asian Population

64 residents of Covington, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Covington is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. Covington ranks 134th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covington's Asian population has declined by an estimated 35.4%. Asian residents' share of Covington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Covington is more Asian than neighboring Lewisburg (0% Asian), and Folsom (0% Asian). Covington is less Asian than neighboring Abita Springs (0.6% Asian), Madisonville (2% Asian), and Mandeville (4.8% Asian).

Covington's Hispanic Population

665 residents of Covington, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Covington is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 7.2% of the population is Hispanic. Covington ranks 90th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covington's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 13.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Covington's population has decreased from 6.7% to 5.7%.

Covington is more Hispanic than neighboring Madisonville (2.4% Hispanic), and Lewisburg (0.8% Hispanic). Covington is less Hispanic than neighboring Abita Springs (6.4% Hispanic), Mandeville (5.8% Hispanic), and Folsom (24% Hispanic).

Covington's Native American/Other Population

47 residents of Covington, or 0.4% 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 Louisiana overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Covington ranks 179th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covington's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 53.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Covington's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.4%.

Covington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Abita Springs (0.1% Native American/Other), Madisonville (0.1% Native American/Other), Mandeville (0.3% Native American/Other), Lewisburg (0% Native American/Other), and Folsom (0% Native American/Other).

Covington's Multiracial Population

450 residents of Covington, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Covington is comparable to the share in Louisiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Covington ranks 178th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 489 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covington's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 1.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Covington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.9%.

Covington is more Multiracial than neighboring Abita Springs (1.6% Multiracial), Madisonville (0.9% Multiracial), Mandeville (3.7% Multiracial), and Lewisburg (0% Multiracial). Covington is less Multiracial than neighboring Folsom (4.2% 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.