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Covington, Kentucky

Introduction to Covington, Kentucky

Covington, Kentucky, in Kenton county, is located 6 miles SW of Cincinnati, Ohio. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Cincinnati metropolitan area. Covington contains a population of approximately 43,370.

Covington History

The city of Covington was founded in the year 1815. The land was named by the Kentucky General Assembly. At the time of incorporation, Covington was a part of the Campbell County. The German immigrants resulted in the growth in the city’s population after 1830. The resurgence has continued and in the 21st century Covington has originated as an appropriate place to live.

Covington and nearby Attractions

  • Behringer/ Crawford Museum
  • MainStrasse Old World Village
  • Railway Exposition Museum
  • Fort Ancient
  • Grant Birthplace
  • William Howard Taft National Historic Sit

Things To Do In Covington

Tourists may visit the parks including Goebels Park and Devou Park which provide various recreational facilities. Spence Church and Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption are among the local churches. Tourists interested in wild life can visit the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. One may also take a trip to the Newport Aquarium.

Covington Transportation

Cincinnati/ Northern Kentucky International is one of the nearest airports.

Covington Higher Education

Northern Kentucky Technical College and Southwestern College of Business are among the local colleges. Residents can also avail higher education from Xavier University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophyCovington Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 9%Covington Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Covington Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Covington Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 19%Covington Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Covington, KY

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Male Share of the Population79
Senior Citizens53
Well-Paid Single Men48
Female Share of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Women47
Age of the Population42
Racial Diversity39

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size25
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better35
People Above Poverty25
Median Family Income26
College Educated Adults26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use910
Walking and Biking to Work810
Short Commute Times65
Working at Home13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone109
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Rents104
Affordability of Property Taxes93
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Housing Recently Built11

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Mt. Adams from Covington between 1890 and 1910

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