Covington, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Tangipahoa Parish County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
11,568
Population
1,439/sq mi density
$73,809
Median Income
$39,360 per capita
$292,500
Home Value
$322,459 Zillow
$1,374
Median Rent
31.4% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
198
Violent Crime/100K
1,022 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$73,809 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$292,500 home value, $1,374/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
198 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
11,568
Census 2023
Population Density
1,439
per square mile
Land Area
3.2
square miles (8.2 km²)
Median Age
39.1 yrs
1% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
52.7%
Male
47.3%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.1% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 15.4% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 6.7% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.4% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 1.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
76.1%
Black
15.4%
Hispanic
6.7%
Asian
0.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 91.9% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 7.5% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
91.9%
Spanish
7.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
3.3%
Veterans
2.8%
53% below US avg (6%)
Disability
17.1%
32% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
89.3%
2% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
10.7%
24% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.475
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 11,568 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,439 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 3.2 sq mi |
| Median Age | 39.1 years |
Gender
| Male | 52.7% |
| Female | 47.3% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.1% |
| Black or African American | 15.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.7% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
Language
| English Only | 91.9% |
| Spanish | 7.5% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 3.3% |
| Veterans | 2.8% |
| Disability | 17.1% |
| Health Insurance | 89.3% |
| Uninsured | 10.7% |
| Broadband Access | 92.3% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.475 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 3, Metro / under 250K |