Covington, TN Demographics

A map of Covington's Population by Race

Covington, Tennessee had a population of 8,663 in 2020. It was 44.8% White, 49.0% Black, 0.5% Asian, 1.7% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 3.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Covington, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Covington is the 74th most populous. 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's White Population

3,881 residents of Covington identify as White, or 44.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Covington considerably less than the White share of the population of Tennessee (70.9% White). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Covington is ranked #492 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Covington is more White than neighboring Henning (17.6% White). Covington is less White than neighboring Garland (94.8% White), Brighton (73.1% White), Burlison (94% White), and Gilt Edge (92.9% White).

Covington's Black Population

4,242 residents of Covington identify as Black, or 49.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Covington considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Tennessee (15.7% Black). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Covington is ranked #12 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Covington is more Black than neighboring Garland (0.7% Black), Brighton (16.2% Black), Burlison (1.6% Black), and Gilt Edge (0% Black). Covington is less Black than neighboring Henning (71.3% Black).

Covington's Asian Population

47 residents of Covington identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Covington roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Tennessee (1.9% Asian). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Covington is ranked #221 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Covington is more Asian than neighboring Henning (0% Asian), Burlison (0% Asian), and Gilt Edge (0% Asian). Covington is less Asian than neighboring Garland (0.7% Asian), and Brighton (0.6% Asian).

Covington's Hispanic Population

151 residents of Covington identify as Hispanic, or 1.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Covington slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Tennessee (6.9% Hispanic). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Covington is ranked #374 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Covington is less Hispanic than neighboring Brighton (3.6% Hispanic), Henning (2.4% Hispanic), Burlison (3% Hispanic), and Gilt Edge (2.1% Hispanic).

Covington's Native American/Other Population

41 residents of Covington 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 roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Tennessee (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Covington is ranked #228 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Covington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Garland (0.3% Native American/Other), and Gilt Edge (0% Native American/Other). Covington is less Native American/Other than neighboring Brighton (0.7% Native American/Other), and Henning (4.8% Native American/Other).

Covington's Multiracial Population

301 residents of Covington identify as Multiracial, or 3.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Covington roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Tennessee (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 504 places in Tennessee, Covington is ranked #286 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Covington is more Multiracial than neighboring Garland (1.7% Multiracial), and Burlison (0.8% Multiracial). Covington is less Multiracial than neighboring Brighton (5.9% Multiracial), Henning (3.9% Multiracial), and Gilt Edge (5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.