Covington, WA Demographics

A map of Covington's Population by Race

Covington, Washington had a population of 20,777 in 2020. It was 61.5% White, 5.1% Black, 11.6% Asian, 11.6% Hispanic, 1.8% Native American/Other, and 8.3% 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 639 places in Washington, Covington is the 71st 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

12,772 residents of Covington identify as White, or 61.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Covington roughly similar to the White share of the population of Washington (63.8% White). Of the 639 places in Washington, Covington is ranked #502 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Covington is less White than neighboring Lake Morton-Berrydale (74.3% White), Shadow Lake (80.8% White), Maple Valley (70.7% White), Lake Holm (78.6% White), and Maple Heights-Lake Desire (63.3% White).

Covington's Black Population

1,069 residents of Covington identify as Black, or 5.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Covington roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Washington (3.8% Black). Of the 639 places in Washington, Covington is ranked #52 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Covington is more Black than neighboring Lake Morton-Berrydale (2% Black), Shadow Lake (1.2% Black), Maple Valley (2.6% Black), Lake Holm (0.8% Black), and Maple Heights-Lake Desire (3.1% Black).

Covington's Asian Population

2,417 residents of Covington identify as Asian, or 11.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Covington roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Washington (9.4% Asian). Of the 639 places in Washington, Covington is ranked #54 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Covington is more Asian than neighboring Lake Morton-Berrydale (4.3% Asian), Shadow Lake (3.2% Asian), Maple Valley (8.8% Asian), and Lake Holm (5.5% Asian). Covington is less Asian than neighboring Maple Heights-Lake Desire (18.9% Asian).

Covington's Hispanic Population

2,414 residents of Covington identify as Hispanic, or 11.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Covington roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Washington (13.7% Hispanic). Of the 639 places in Washington, Covington is ranked #199 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Covington is more Hispanic than neighboring Lake Morton-Berrydale (10.4% Hispanic), Shadow Lake (6.1% Hispanic), Maple Valley (8% Hispanic), Lake Holm (7.5% Hispanic), and Maple Heights-Lake Desire (6% Hispanic).

Covington's Native American/Other Population

383 residents of Covington identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Covington roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Washington (2.6% Native American/Other). Of the 639 places in Washington, Covington is ranked #319 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Covington is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Morton-Berrydale (1.7% Native American/Other), Shadow Lake (1.4% Native American/Other), Maple Valley (1.1% Native American/Other), Lake Holm (1.4% Native American/Other), and Maple Heights-Lake Desire (1% Native American/Other).

Covington's Multiracial Population

1,722 residents of Covington identify as Multiracial, or 8.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Covington roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Washington (6.6% Multiracial). Of the 639 places in Washington, Covington is ranked #89 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Covington is more Multiracial than neighboring Lake Morton-Berrydale (7.3% Multiracial), Shadow Lake (7.2% Multiracial), Lake Holm (6.2% Multiracial), and Maple Heights-Lake Desire (7.7% Multiracial). Covington is less Multiracial than neighboring Maple Valley (8.6% Multiracial).

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