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Covington, Louisiana, in St Tammany county, is 34 miles N of Metairie, Louisiana (center to center) and 36 miles N of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the New Orleans metropolitan area. Covington contains a population of approximately 8,483.
In Covington, about 49% of adults are married.
Covington has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.
In 2000, Covington had a median family income of $50,332. The typical family in Covington is better off than most in Louisiana. The city has a large middle class. Interestingly, lots of people in Covington have Bachelor's degrees (or better).
Political donors in Covington favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $47,550. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.
Covington has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 65% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Louisiana, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.
In Covington, 92% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung Covington -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.
Covington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 2% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 4% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Covington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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