Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Covington, TN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,587

Median Agei

40.3

Race & Ethnicityi

Black

55.2%4,737

White

42.4%3,641

Hispanic/Latino

1.4%122

Two or More

1%87

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

10.1%590

High School Diploma

35.9%2,091

Some College (<1 yr)

3.3%193

Some College (1+ yr)

20.8%1,210

Associate's Degree

4.1%238

Bachelor's Degree

4.5%259

Master's Degree

5.7%334

Professional Degree

3.4%195

Doctorate

0.1%8

HS or Higher

88%

BA or Higher

13.7%

Graduate+

9.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$185,900

Median Renti

$933

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

45.3%1,668

Renter-Occupied

54.7%2,017

Total Units

4,147

Homeownership

45.3%

Vacancy Rate

11.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

10.6%177

$50K–$100K

17.6%293

$100K–$150K

10.1%169

$150K–$200K

14.3%239

$200K–$300K

23.4%391

$300K–$500K

20.1%336

$500K–$1M

3.8%63

Rent Distribution

Under $500

307

$500–$750

272

$750–$1,000

445

$1,000–$1,250

563

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.2%10

2010–2019

2.7%113

2000–2009

16.5%685

1990–1999

13.1%543

1980–1989

9.5%396

1970–1979

22.5%934

1960–1969

3.6%148

1950–1959

9.5%394

1940–1949

5.6%231

1939 or earlier

16.7%693

Heating Fuel

Electricity

54.7%2,017

Utility Gas

44.3%1,634

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%34

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$42,254

Mean Household Incomei

$54,194

Per Capita Incomei

$25,015

Poverty Ratei

28%

Unemploymenti

8.8%

Labor Forcei

3,607

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

12.6%465

$10K–$15K

7.5%275

$15K–$20K

12.3%455

$20K–$25K

3.2%119

$25K–$30K

2.7%100

$30K–$35K

4.6%169

$35K–$40K

3.7%136

$40K–$45K

5.2%190

$45K–$50K

4.3%160

$50K–$60K

2.8%104

$60K–$75K

7.8%288

$75K–$100K

18.6%687

$100K–$125K

8.3%306

$125K–$150K

2.5%93

$150K–$200K

3.3%121

$200K+

0.5%17

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

759

Residentsi

1,437

Avg. Tenant Renti

$356/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

42 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing227 homes97% occupied$351/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers268 homes78% occupied$405/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8220 homes91% occupied$289/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC43 homes89% occupied$414/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $42,254/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $13K/yr

79.2%

Very low income$13K–$21K/yr

17.2%

Low income$21K–$34K/yr

3.3%

Moderate / aboveOver $34K/yr

0.3%

Who Receives This Housing

80.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

73.5% of subsidized households are minority

15.6% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

33.5% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

60.1%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,245

Avg. Commutei

23 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

3,289

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

337(5.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.2%Insured

5.8%Uninsured

Covington, TN Population, Income & Demographics 2026