Covington, MI Demographics

A map of Covington's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	85	91	75.9%	91.9%
Multiracial	24	4	21.4%	4.0%
Native American/Other	3	2	2.7%	2.0%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	2	0.0%	2.0%

Covington, Michigan has an estimated population of 112, a large increase from the 99 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.9% White, 21.4% Multiracial, 2.7% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. 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 Michigan 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 15.3% in 2020 and 37.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Covington is ranked the 724th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 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 735th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Covington's White Population

85 residents of Covington, or 75.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Covington is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Covington ranks 194th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covington's White population has declined by an estimated 6.6%. White residents' share of Covington's population has decreased from 91.9% to 75.9%.

Covington is more White than neighboring Baraga (44% White), and Zeba (45.3% White). Covington is less White than neighboring L'Anse (82.7% White), Pelkie (100% White), and Amasa (96% White).

Covington's Black Population

0 residents of Covington, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Covington is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Covington ranks 609th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covington's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Covington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Covington is less Black than neighboring L'Anse (0.9% Black), and Baraga (25.5% Black).

Covington's Asian Population

0 residents of Covington, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Covington is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Covington ranks 587th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covington's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Covington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Covington is less Asian than neighboring L'Anse (2.2% Asian), and Zeba (0.9% Asian).

Covington's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Covington, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Covington is lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Covington ranks 557th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covington's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Covington's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.0%.

Covington is less Hispanic than neighboring L'Anse (0.8% Hispanic), Baraga (4.6% Hispanic), and Amasa (2% Hispanic).

Covington's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Covington, or 2.7% 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 Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Covington ranks 79th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covington's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Covington's population has increased from 2.0% to 2.7%.

Covington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pelkie (0% Native American/Other), and Amasa (0% Native American/Other). Covington is less Native American/Other than neighboring L'Anse (4.1% Native American/Other), Baraga (16.8% Native American/Other), and Zeba (45.3% Native American/Other).

Covington's Multiracial Population

24 residents of Covington, or 21.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Covington is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Covington ranks 399th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covington's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 500.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Covington's population has increased from 4.0% to 21.4%.

Covington is more Multiracial than neighboring L'Anse (9.3% Multiracial), Baraga (9% Multiracial), Pelkie (0% Multiracial), Zeba (8.5% Multiracial), and Amasa (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.