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Covington, KY vs Salem, VA

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- Salem is 0% more densely populated than Covington.
- People are 32.8% more likely to be married in Salem.
- The Median Age is 3.9 years older in Salem.
 Covington, KYSalem, VAUnited States
 Population  Unlock25,335329,725,481
 Female Population48.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock40.838.4
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 Population - 201040,477  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock24,747285,036,114
 Population - 199043,264  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock2.4%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-6.8%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,745.193.4
 Land Area13.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Covington, KYSalem, VAUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock5.3%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.0%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 202.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3418.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock11.7%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.3%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.2%6.7%
 Age 60 to 647.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock10.7%9.6%
 Age 75 to 843.1%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Covington, KYSalem, VAUnited States
 White75.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock7.1%12.2%
 Asian1.1%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.8%0.4%
 Two or More Races4.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock3.6%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Covington, KYSalem, VAUnited States
 Married Population36.0%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock46.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.4%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock52.2%50.2%
 Never Married42.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock12.8%10.8%
 Widowed6.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.292.60
 Households18,040  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock6,56880,755,759
     Married couple, w/children21.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock46.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households8,932  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock18.3%15.8%
     Single householder, no children14.8%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Covington    8 Reviews
Wolfy · Covington, KY
Living in Covington
Over 13 years ago

Covington is an amazing city with beautiful old homes, a rich history and just minutes away from Cincinnati Ohio and all the culture and wonderful events there. The  More

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Tillie · Latonia, KY
Sad city
Over 13 years ago

I grew in Covington an it used to be a great place to live but not anymoore , the crime rate is ridicoulis an herouin has taken the town over, downtown used to be  More

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Bp · Covington, KY
Northern Kentucky Real Estate - Covington, Ky.
Over 15 years ago

Covington, Kentucky is a great place to live and work. Depending on what you do for work, Covington is a vibrant exciting city that sits directly on the Ohio River,  More

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Reviews for Salem    4 Reviews
Samuel  · Rodeo, CA
moving
Over 9 years ago

I am looking for property in  More

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sharon · Salem, VA
Housing and taxes
Over 10 years ago

When we moved from Glen Allen VA to Salem I had read on here that cost of living including housing was cheaper. Housing is less unless you want a house bigger than 1300  More

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Denise · Salem, VA
Quaint town
Over 14 years ago

Salem is a lovely town surrounded by the beauty of the Blue Ridge mountains. Spring, Summer and Fall is exceptionally beautiful with moderate climate and lots of  More

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