Covington, TN is a vibrant small town located in the western part of the state. With a population of 8,666 and a population density of 777 people per square mile, it is one of the more populated towns in the area. Covington has many year-round outdoor activities such as fishing at nearby Lake Tipton or taking advantage of the many trails for hiking and biking. The town also has several local businesses including its own farmers market, craft stores, restaurants and bars. Covington also boasts several organizations offering education and recreation opportunities such as Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Covington Arts Council which offers classes to all ages throughout the year. Lastly, sporting events are popular in Covington, with annual football games held by local high schools such as Tipton High School and Whiteville High School providing fun for families throughout the year.
The population in Covington is 8,666. There are 764 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Covington is 35.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Covington is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Covington
- 42.6% are married
- 16.9% are divorced
- 12.9% are married with children
- 32.3% have children, but are single
Race in Covington
- 45.4% are White
- 48.2% are Black
- 0.2% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.3% claim Other
- 3.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander