Covington County Demographics
A map of Covington County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 30,657 | 81.6% |
Black | 4,563 | 12.1% |
Multiracial | 1,245 | 3.3% |
Hispanic | 654 | 1.7% |
Asian | 240 | 0.6% |
Native American/Other | 211 | 0.6% |
Covington County, Alabama had a population of 37,570 in 2020. It was 81.6% White, 12.1% Black, 0.6% Asian, 1.7% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 3.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Covington County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Covington County is the 32nd most populous county of the 67 counties in Alabama.
Covington County's White Population
30,657 residents of Covington County identify as White, or 81.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Covington County larger than the White share of the population of Alabama (63.1% White). Of the 67 counties in Alabama, Covington County is ranked #13 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Covington County is more White than neighboring Coffee County (66.9% White), Crenshaw County (70.7% White), Butler County (50.8% White), Conecuh County (50.3% White), and Geneva County (81.2% White).
Covington County's Black Population
4,563 residents of Covington County identify as Black, or 12.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Covington County less than the Black share of the population of Alabama (25.6% Black). Of the 67 counties in Alabama, Covington County is ranked #48 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Covington County is more Black than neighboring Geneva County (8.4% Black). Covington County is less Black than neighboring Coffee County (16.2% Black), Crenshaw County (23.4% Black), Butler County (44% Black), and Conecuh County (43.9% Black).
Covington County's Asian Population
240 residents of Covington County identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Covington County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alabama (1.5% Asian). Of the 67 counties in Alabama, Covington County is ranked #26 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Covington County is more Asian than neighboring Conecuh County (0.3% Asian), and Geneva County (0.3% Asian). Covington County is less Asian than neighboring Coffee County (1.7% Asian), and Butler County (0.8% Asian).
Covington County's Hispanic Population
654 residents of Covington County identify as Hispanic, or 1.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Covington County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alabama (5.3% Hispanic). Of the 67 counties in Alabama, Covington County is ranked #52 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Covington County is more Hispanic than neighboring Crenshaw County (1.4% Hispanic), and Butler County (1.4% Hispanic). Covington County is less Hispanic than neighboring Coffee County (9.1% Hispanic), Conecuh County (2.2% Hispanic), and Geneva County (4.9% Hispanic).
Covington County's Native American/Other Population
211 residents of Covington County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Covington County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alabama (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 67 counties in Alabama, Covington County is ranked #35 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Covington County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Butler County (0.4% Native American/Other). Covington County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Coffee County (1.2% Native American/Other), Conecuh County (0.8% Native American/Other), and Geneva County (0.9% Native American/Other).
Covington County's Multiracial Population
1,245 residents of Covington County identify as Multiracial, or 3.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Covington County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alabama (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 67 counties in Alabama, Covington County is ranked #33 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Covington County is more Multiracial than neighboring Butler County (2.7% Multiracial), and Conecuh County (2.5% Multiracial). Covington County is less Multiracial than neighboring Coffee County (4.9% Multiracial), and Geneva County (4.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.