Covington, OK Demographics

A map of Covington's Population by Race

Covington, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 297, a dramatic decrease from the 472 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.2% White, 8.8% Multiracial, 3.7% Hispanic, 1.7% Black, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. 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 slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Oklahoma 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 25.7% in 2020 and 26.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Covington is ranked the 468th most populous place in Oklahoma, out of 846 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 355th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Covington's White Population

253 residents of Covington, or 85.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Covington is significantly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Covington ranks 47th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covington's White population has declined by an estimated 37.5%. White residents' share of Covington's population has decreased from 85.8% to 85.2%.

Covington is more White than neighboring Douglas (50% White), Fairmont (69.6% White), and Garber (65.8% White). Covington is less White than neighboring Lucien (95.1% White), and Marshall (88.3% White).

Covington's Black Population

5 residents of Covington, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Covington is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Covington ranks 532nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covington's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 5. Black residents' share of Covington's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.7%.

Covington is more Black than neighboring Douglas (0% Black), Garber (1% Black), Lucien (0% Black), and Marshall (0% Black). Covington is less Black than neighboring Fairmont (3.8% 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 Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Covington ranks 371st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

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

Covington is less Asian than neighboring Douglas (4.2% Asian).

Covington's Hispanic Population

11 residents of Covington, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Covington is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Covington ranks 438th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covington's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Covington's population has decreased from 4.7% to 3.7%.

Covington is more Hispanic than neighboring Douglas (0% Hispanic), Fairmont (0% Hispanic), and Lucien (0% Hispanic). Covington is less Hispanic than neighboring Garber (8.2% Hispanic), and Marshall (7.8% Hispanic).

Covington's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Covington, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Covington is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Covington ranks 652nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covington's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 90.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Covington's population has decreased from 4.2% to 0.7%.

Covington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lucien (0% Native American/Other), and Marshall (0% Native American/Other). Covington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Douglas (8.3% Native American/Other), Fairmont (5.7% Native American/Other), and Garber (0.8% Native American/Other).

Covington's Multiracial Population

26 residents of Covington, or 8.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Covington is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Covington ranks 714th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covington's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 8.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Covington's population has increased from 5.1% to 8.8%.

Covington is more Multiracial than neighboring Lucien (4.9% Multiracial), and Marshall (3.9% Multiracial). Covington is less Multiracial than neighboring Douglas (37.5% Multiracial), Fairmont (20.9% Multiracial), and Garber (24.2% 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.