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Covington, GA


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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 with which it shares the Atlanta metropolitan area. Covington contains a population of approximately 11,547.

The People and Families of Covington

In Covington, about 41% of adults are married. Unmarried people abound in Covington.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Covington had a median family income of $36,408.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Covington favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $14,660. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Covington Housing

Covington has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 51% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Covington, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
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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