Covington, WA Demographics

A map of Covington's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	12,501	12,772	58.9%	61.5%
Hispanic	2,376	2,414	11.2%	11.6%
Asian	2,316	2,417	10.9%	11.6%
Multiracial	1,967	1,722	9.3%	8.3%
Black	1,716	1,069	8.1%	5.1%
Native American/Other	357	383	1.7%	1.8%

Covington, Washington has an estimated population of 21,233, a slight increase from the 20,777 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.9% White, 11.2% Hispanic, 10.9% Asian, 9.3% Multiracial, 8.1% Black, and 1.7% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Washington 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 58.5% in 2020 and 61.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Covington is ranked the 69th most populous place in Washington, out of 639 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 71st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Covington's White Population

12,501 residents of Covington, or 58.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Covington is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 63.1% of the population is White. Covington ranks 503rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covington's White population has declined by an estimated 2.1%. White residents' share of Covington's population has decreased from 61.5% to 58.9%.

Covington is less White than neighboring Lake Morton-Berrydale (67% White), Shadow Lake (77% White), Maple Valley (67.7% White), Lake Holm (80.2% White), and Maple Heights-Lake Desire (62.6% White).

Covington's Black Population

1,716 residents of Covington, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Covington is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Covington ranks 52nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covington's Black population has grown by an estimated 60.5%. Black residents' share of Covington's population has increased from 5.1% to 8.1%.

Covington is more Black than neighboring Lake Morton-Berrydale (0.5% Black), Shadow Lake (0% Black), Maple Valley (1.6% Black), Lake Holm (0% Black), and Maple Heights-Lake Desire (3.4% Black).

Covington's Asian Population

2,316 residents of Covington, or 10.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Covington is comparable to the share in Washington overall, where 9.7% of the population is Asian. Covington ranks 54th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covington's Asian population has declined by an estimated 4.2%. Asian residents' share of Covington's population has decreased from 11.6% to 10.9%.

Covington is more Asian than neighboring Shadow Lake (5.3% Asian), and Lake Holm (3.9% Asian). Covington is less Asian than neighboring Lake Morton-Berrydale (11% Asian), Maple Valley (15.4% Asian), and Maple Heights-Lake Desire (14.4% Asian).

Covington's Hispanic Population

2,376 residents of Covington, or 11.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Covington is slightly lower than in Washington overall, where 14.4% of the population is Hispanic. Covington ranks 201st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covington's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 1.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Covington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 11.2%.

Covington is more Hispanic than neighboring Shadow Lake (4.5% Hispanic), Maple Valley (5% Hispanic), and Maple Heights-Lake Desire (10.2% Hispanic). Covington is less Hispanic than neighboring Lake Morton-Berrydale (11.4% Hispanic), and Lake Holm (11.4% Hispanic).

Covington's Native American/Other Population

357 residents of Covington, or 1.7% 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 Washington overall, where 2.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Covington ranks 320th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covington's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 6.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Covington's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

Covington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Shadow Lake (0% Native American/Other), Maple Valley (1.3% Native American/Other), and Maple Heights-Lake Desire (0.5% Native American/Other). Covington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Morton-Berrydale (3.1% Native American/Other), and Lake Holm (2.7% Native American/Other).

Covington's Multiracial Population

1,967 residents of Covington, or 9.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Covington is slightly higher than in Washington overall, where 6.8% of the population is Multiracial. Covington ranks 91st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 639 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Covington's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 14.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Covington's population has increased from 8.3% to 9.3%.

Covington is more Multiracial than neighboring Lake Morton-Berrydale (7% Multiracial), Maple Valley (9% Multiracial), Lake Holm (1.9% Multiracial), and Maple Heights-Lake Desire (8.9% Multiracial). Covington is less Multiracial than neighboring Shadow Lake (13.3% 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.