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, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,596

Median Agei

46.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

95.3%2,473

Hispanic/Latino

2.4%63

Black

1.6%41

Two or More

0.7%19

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.8%54

High School Diploma

38.2%738

Some College (<1 yr)

10.5%203

Some College (1+ yr)

9.8%190

Associate's Degree

13.1%253

Bachelor's Degree

9%174

Master's Degree

4.5%86

Professional Degree

1.4%27

HS or Higher

89.3%

BA or Higher

14.9%

Graduate+

5.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$175,400

Median Renti

$588

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

68.5%738

Renter-Occupied

31.5%339

Total Units

1,106

Homeownership

68.5%

Vacancy Rate

2.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.6%41

$50K–$100K

10.6%78

$100K–$150K

20.2%149

$150K–$200K

22.5%166

$200K–$300K

31.3%231

$300K–$500K

7.6%56

$500K–$1M

0.9%7

$1M+

1.4%10

Rent Distribution

Under $500

138

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%6

2010–2019

2.1%23

2000–2009

2.6%29

1990–1999

4.7%52

1980–1989

3.4%38

1970–1979

12.4%137

1960–1969

8.1%90

1950–1959

13.5%149

1940–1949

11.4%126

1939 or earlier

41.2%456

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

69.7%751

Electricity

28.1%303

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%12

No Fuel

0.6%6

Wood

0.5%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$59,750

Mean Household Incomei

$77,610

Per Capita Incomei

$34,185

Poverty Ratei

5.1%

Unemploymenti

7.1%

Labor Forcei

1,280

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.2%34

$10K–$15K

1.3%14

$15K–$20K

3.6%39

$20K–$25K

9.1%98

$25K–$30K

4.4%47

$30K–$35K

10.9%117

$35K–$40K

2.1%23

$40K–$45K

7.1%76

$45K–$50K

3.5%38

$50K–$60K

4.9%53

$60K–$75K

5.4%58

$75K–$100K

13.2%142

$100K–$125K

9.9%107

$125K–$150K

10.3%111

$150K–$200K

6.7%72

$200K+

4.5%48

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,189

Avg. Commutei

24.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,189

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

123(5.8% of civilian adults)