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Covington, Georgia

Introduction to Covington, Georgia

Covington, Georgia, in Newton county, is 32 miles E of Atlanta, Georgia. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns that it shares the Atlanta metropolitan area with. Covington contains a population of approximately 11,547.

Covington History

The area now known as Covington was originally a part of the Creek Indian Nation. On December 1, 1822, the area was incorporated as Covington. The city was named after General Leonard Covington. The first railroad entered the city in 1845.

Covington and nearby Attractions

  • Georgia International Horse Park
  • Black Shoals Park & Lake
  • Yellow River Game Ranch
  • Panola Mountain State Park
  • Gwinnett History Museum
  • Zoo Atlanta Playspace

Things To Do In Covington

While in Covington, you can spend your leisure hours at the Newton County Library. You can also visit the Floyd Street Historic District, Springs Park, Baker Field Park and Newton County Fairgrounds. The city also has several churches for many different Christian Denominations. The Covington Corners Shopping Center, Newton Plaza Shopping Center, Martins Crossing Shopping Center, Covington Plaza Shopping Center and Covington Crossings Shopping Center offer great shopping experiences.

Covington Transportation

Flights are available from Atlanta International Airport.

Covington Higher Education

Opportunities for higher studies are offered by Georgia Perimeter College, the Devry Institute of Technology, Emory University, Gwinnett Technical College and Georgia State University.

High Points

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

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Racial Diversity
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Top 15%Covington Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Covington, GA

Comparing Covington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Georgia (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity98
Female Share of the Population86
Senior Citizens67
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Age of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Women37
Male Share of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Men37

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults26
Median Family Income26
People in Middle Class or Better26
People Above Poverty26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use67
Short Commute Times56
Walking and Biking to Work57
Working at Home13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes84
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals89
Housing Recently Built74
Affordability of Rents63
People Living Alone66
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime35
Low Property Crime23

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