Covington, TX Demographics

A map of Covington's Population by Race

Covington, Texas has an estimated population of 274, an increase from the 261 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.6% White, 20.4% Hispanic, 1.8% Multiracial, 0.7% Native American/Other, 0.4% Black, 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 considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas 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 27.4% in 2020 and 37.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Covington is ranked the 1477th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 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 1472nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Covington's White Population

210 residents of Covington, or 76.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Covington is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Covington ranks 164th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covington's White population has declined by an estimated 4.5%. White residents' share of Covington's population has decreased from 84.3% to 76.6%.

Covington is more White than neighboring Itasca (39.6% White), and Grandview (69.1% White). Covington is less White than neighboring Rio Vista (89.8% White), Blum (78.9% White), and Coyote Flats (76.7% White).

Covington's Black Population

1 residents of Covington, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Covington is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Covington ranks 1272nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covington's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Covington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Covington is more Black than neighboring Rio Vista (0% Black), and Coyote Flats (0% Black). Covington is less Black than neighboring Itasca (7% Black), Grandview (2.7% Black), and Blum (0.9% 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 lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Covington ranks 1316th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 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 Grandview (2.7% Asian).

Covington's Hispanic Population

56 residents of Covington, or 20.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Covington is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Covington ranks 1448th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covington's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 75.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Covington's population has increased from 12.3% to 20.4%.

Covington is more Hispanic than neighboring Rio Vista (4.7% Hispanic), and Blum (19.9% Hispanic). Covington is less Hispanic than neighboring Itasca (48% Hispanic), Grandview (24.5% Hispanic), and Coyote Flats (23% 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 comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Covington ranks 176th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covington's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Covington's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.7%.

Covington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Grandview (0.1% Native American/Other), Rio Vista (0.3% Native American/Other), Blum (0% Native American/Other), and Coyote Flats (0% Native American/Other). Covington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Itasca (2% Native American/Other).

Covington's Multiracial Population

5 residents of Covington, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Covington is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Covington ranks 1340th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covington's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Covington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Covington is more Multiracial than neighboring Grandview (0.9% Multiracial), Blum (0.3% Multiracial), and Coyote Flats (0.3% Multiracial). Covington is less Multiracial than neighboring Itasca (3.4% Multiracial), and Rio Vista (5.2% 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.