Covington County Demographics
A map of Covington County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 4,541 | 79.2% |
Black | 716 | 12.5% |
Multiracial | 241 | 4.2% |
Hispanic | 179 | 3.1% |
Asian | 32 | 0.6% |
Native American/Other | 28 | 0.5% |
Covington County, Virginia had a population of 5,737 in 2020. It was 79.2% White, 12.5% Black, 0.6% Asian, 3.1% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 4.2% 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 129th most populous county of the 133 counties in Virginia.
Covington County's White Population
4,541 residents of Covington County identify as White, or 79.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Covington County considerably larger than the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 133 counties in Virginia, Covington County is ranked #46 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Covington County is less White than neighboring Alleghany County (90.4% White), Botetourt County (90.8% White), Craig County (94.7% White), Bath County (91.3% White), and Greenbrier County (91.6% White).
Covington County's Black Population
716 residents of Covington County identify as Black, or 12.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Covington County slightly less than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 133 counties in Virginia, Covington County is ranked #67 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Covington County is more Black than neighboring Alleghany County (4.4% Black), Botetourt County (2.7% Black), Craig County (0.2% Black), Bath County (2.7% Black), and Greenbrier County (2.3% Black).
Covington County's Asian Population
32 residents of Covington County identify as Asian, or 0.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Covington County slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 133 counties in Virginia, Covington County is ranked #89 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Covington County is more Asian than neighboring Alleghany County (0.4% Asian), Craig County (0.2% Asian), and Bath County (0.4% Asian). Covington County is less Asian than neighboring Botetourt County (0.7% Asian).
Covington County's Hispanic Population
179 residents of Covington County identify as Hispanic, or 3.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Covington County slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 133 counties in Virginia, Covington County is ranked #87 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Covington County is more Hispanic than neighboring Alleghany County (1.2% Hispanic), Botetourt County (2.3% Hispanic), Craig County (1.1% Hispanic), Bath County (1.7% Hispanic), and Greenbrier County (1.7% Hispanic).
Covington County's Native American/Other Population
28 residents of Covington County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. 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 Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 133 counties in Virginia, Covington County is ranked #98 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Covington County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Alleghany County (0.3% Native American/Other), Botetourt County (0.4% Native American/Other), Craig County (0.4% Native American/Other), Bath County (0.2% Native American/Other), and Greenbrier County (0.4% Native American/Other).
Covington County's Multiracial Population
241 residents of Covington County identify as Multiracial, or 4.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Covington County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 133 counties in Virginia, Covington County is ranked #58 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Covington County is more Multiracial than neighboring Alleghany County (3.3% Multiracial), Botetourt County (3.1% Multiracial), Craig County (3.4% Multiracial), Bath County (3.7% Multiracial), and Greenbrier County (3.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.