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Covina, California


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Covina, California

Covina, California, in Los Angeles county, is 3 miles NE of West Covina, California (center to center) and 17 miles N of Anaheim, California. The city is included in the Los Angeles - Long Beach metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 46,837 people lived in Covina.

The People and Families of Covina

In Covina, about 49% of adults are married. Large families and residences are common here.

Approximately 38% of Covina is non-white. A diverse population is one of the features of the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Covina had a median family income of $55,111.

Political Inclinations

Covina residents donated more money ($41,530) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Covina Housing

An estimated 59% of living spaces in Covina are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Living alone is quite feasible in the city, with the choice of small rental properties there.

Commuting

In Covina, 91% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Covina strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

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Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Covina Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Covina, CA

Comparing Covina to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity109
Female Share of the Population79
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Well-Paid Single Women56
Well-Paid Single Men55
Senior Citizens45
Age of the Population45
Male Share of the Population42

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size96
Portion of People Married64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income66
People in Middle Class or Better56
People Above Poverty55
College Educated Adults45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use88
Walking and Biking to Work64
Working at Home53
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals98
Affordability of Property Taxes76
Affordability of Rents46
Housing Recently Built43
People Living Alone35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime45
Low Property Crime43

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