Covington, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Pierce County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
20,957
Population
3,534/sq mi density
$126,730
Median Income
$53,508 per capita
$590,100
Home Value
$652,689 Zillow
$2,220
Median Rent
32.6% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
179
Violent Crime/100K
3,120 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$126,730 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$590,100 home value, $2,220/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
179 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
20,957
Census 2023
Population Density
3,534
per square mile
Land Area
5.9
square miles (15.4 km²)
Median Age
37.4 yrs
4% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 62.2% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 6% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 11.6% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 13.1% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 7.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
62.2%
Black
6%
Hispanic
11.6%
Asian
13.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 76.1% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 23.2% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.7% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
76.1%
Spanish
23.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
17.6%
Veterans
6.9%
15% above US avg (6%)
Disability
12.5%
4% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
94.1%
3% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
5.9%
31% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.420
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 20,957 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 3,534 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 5.9 sq mi |
| Median Age | 37.4 years |
Gender
| Male | 51.3% |
| Female | 48.7% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 62.2% |
| Black or African American | 6.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.6% |
| Asian | 13.1% |
Language
| English Only | 76.1% |
| Spanish | 23.2% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 17.6% |
| Veterans | 6.9% |
| Disability | 12.5% |
| Health Insurance | 94.1% |
| Uninsured | 5.9% |
| Broadband Access | 95.0% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.420 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |