Covington, KY is a city located just 8 miles south of downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. With a population of 40,930 and a population density of 3,055 people per square mile, it is the largest city in Kenton County and Northern Kentucky. Residents benefit from its close proximity to Cincinnati as well as nearby attractions such as the Newport Aquarium and Creation Museum.
The city has plenty to offer for businesses and leisure activities alike. Businesses such as Drees Homes, The Roost Tavern & Café, and 5th Street Florist have become local favorites. For those looking for outdoor adventures, Covington provides numerous parks throughout the city with amenities ranging from playgrounds to trails for biking or walking. Year-round recreational activities can be found at places like the Licking River Greenway & Trails where hikers can explore the many paths that span over 4 miles along the river or volleyball players can compete in sand courts at Devou Park. Organizations such as The Carnegie Visual & Performing Arts Center give locals an opportunity to explore art classes or attend theater performances while various annual sporting events like The Ironman triathlon in July bring amateur athletes from all over the region together for an exciting challenge.
The population in Covington is 40,930. There are 3,102 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Covington is 36.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Covington is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Covington
- 36.0% are married
- 18.9% are divorced
- 22.2% are married with children
- 30.5% have children, but are single
Race in Covington
- 79.1% are White
- 11.3% are Black
- 0.6% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 5.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander