Covington, Washington is a small suburb of Seattle with a population of 47,043 and a population density of 1,780 people per square mile. It has become an attractive area to live for many due to its close proximity to the larger metropolitan area. There are numerous local businesses in Covington including bakeries such as Sweet E's Bakery & Cafe, retail stores like Ace Hardware and Covington Farmers Market, and restaurants like Yummies Bistro & Bar. Year-round outdoor activities include hiking trails at Stillwater Hill Wildlife Area, fishing in Cedar River or Black River, golfing at Covington Executive Golf Course and snorkeling or kayaking in Lake Wilderness Park. Other organizations located here are the King County Library System which offers many educational opportunities for residents and White River Valley Museum which showcases local history. Local sporting events include the Covington High School football team who have won several state championships over the years.
The population in Covington (zip 98042) is 47,043. There are 1,654 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Covington (zip 98042) is 40.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Covington (zip 98042) is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Covington (zip 98042)
- 60.4% are married
- 10.6% are divorced
- 34.9% are married with children
- 12.7% have children, but are single
Race in Covington (zip 98042)
- 70.7% are White
- 4.2% are Black
- 10.8% are Asian
- 0.6% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 8.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 4.7% Two or more races
- 0.8% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander