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Covington, KY

Founded 1815Kenton CountyElev. 155 m
Population
40,902
Median home
$167,900
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
16
Sex offenders
8

Overview

About Covington

With about 40,902 residents, Covington is one of Kentucky's notable places. Covington was founded in 1815 and sits in Kenton County. The median age is 37.6 and the median household income is $58,814. Homes carry a median value of $167,900, and about 52% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (74.8%). Around 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 23 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
40,902
Median age
37.6
Median household income
$58,814
Per-capita income
$36,410
Poverty rate
21.8%
High-school grad or higher
87%
Bachelor's degree or higher
32%
Unemployment
4.6%
Avg. commute
22.5 min
Work from home
12.8%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White74.8%
Hispanic or Latino9.1%
Black9.4%
Asian1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts41%
Sales & office20.3%
Service15.6%
Production, transportation & material moving15.1%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$167,900
Median gross rent
$949/mo
Owner-occupied
51.5%
Median year built
1947
Households
18,293
Avg. household size
2.19

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Covington has 16 public schools — 8 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading33%
Math26%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Chapman Vocational Education CenterHighGrades 9–12
Covington Adult High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Holmes High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Holmes Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Ft Wright Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Glenn O Swing ElementaryElementary
John G Carlisle ElementaryElementary
Latonia Elementary SchoolElementary
Ninth District ElementaryElementary
Ryland Heights Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Sixth District Elementary SchoolElementary
Taylor Mill Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–5
Transformational Learning CenterOther
Biggs Early Childhood Education CtrGrades -1–-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime22% below national
Covington303
Kentucky232
United States386
↓ 36% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime2% below national
Covington1,914
Kentucky1,579
United States1,952
↓ 35% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Covington Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Covington.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Kenton County
LightningRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
TornadoRelatively High
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Covington is in Kenton County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Covington was founded in 1815 and sits in Kenton County. Elevation ~155 m.

Map of Covington
Covington, KY
Where Covington is
Louisville/Jefferson CountyLexington-FayetteBowling GreenOwensboroCovingtonGeorgetown
Historic places

27 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 2 National Historic Landmarks.

Beard, Daniel Carter, Boyhood HomeCovington and Cincinnati Suspension BridgeGAR Monument in CovingtonVeteran's Monument in CovingtonEleventh District SchoolPatton, Robert, HouseEmery RowHearne House
Notable people from Covington
Adrian BelewUna MerkelRobert L. SurteesFrank DuveneckRon ZieglerHarry B. HawesJohn Wilkinson TaylorPaul WaltherSteve CauthenKathleen Myers
People searches in Covington
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Nearby cities
Erlanger (4 mi)Newport (4 mi)Fort Thomas (5 mi)Independence (6 mi)Florence (7 mi)Alexandria (9 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Covington, KY (8)

Public sex-offender registry records for Covington, Kentucky.

Joshua Daraugh Green, 51
Covington · Kenton County · 41011
AKA Josh Green, Joshua Daraugh Greene
Matthew Scott Jackson, 48
Covington · Kenton County · 41011
AKA Matt Scott Jackson, Matt Jackson
Anthony Ray Martin, 69
Covington · Kenton County · 41015
AKA Luther Colis, Tony Martin
Anthony Jackson, 63
Covington · Kenton County · 41011
AKA Gormett Jackson, Marvin Gormett Jackson
William Creech, 82
Covington · Kenton County · 41011
AKA William Creach, William Earl Creech
David Alan Lea, 61
Covington · Kenton County · 41015
AKA David Allan Lea, David Lea
Ronald Mckinney, 68
Covington · 41014
AKA David Bernard, David Bernard Johnson
John Anthony Wilson, 37
Covington · Kenton County · 41011
AKA John Wilson, John A Wilson

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Covington — frequently asked

What is the population of Covington, Kentucky?
Covington has a population of about 40,902, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Covington?
The median home value in Covington is $167,900, and the median gross rent is $949/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Covington safe? What is the crime rate?
Covington Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 303 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Covington face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Kenton County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including lightning, strong wind, tornado.
How many schools are in Covington?
Covington has 16 public schools (8 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Covington?
Public registry data lists 8 registered sex offenders in or near Covington. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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