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Covington, TN


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Covington, Tennessee

Introduction to Covington, States

Covington, Tennessee, in Tipton county, is 36 miles NE of Memphis, Tennessee. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns that it shares the Memphis metropolitan area with. Covington’s population is approximately 8,463.

Covington History

Covington is the county seat of Tipton County. The Paducah and Memphis railroad first entered the area in 1873. In 1882, a telegraph line was opened between Covington and Memphis. The city was connected to electricity in the year 1894. It is believed that the city was named in honor of General Leonard Wales Covington, an American officer during the war of 1812.

Covington and nearby Attractions

  • Tipton County Museum
  • Lower Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge
  • Alex Haley House Museum
  • Chucalissa Prehistoric Indian Village
  • Fort Pillow State Park
  • Rose Garden

Things To Do In Covington

The Cobb Memorial Park, Shelton Park, Lower Hatchie National Wildlife Refuge and Fort Pillow State Park that offer a host of facilities for recreation. One can also visit the Tipton County Museum, the Alex Haley House Museumn or the Chucalissa Prehistoric Indian Village from Covington. The city celebrates the Heritage Day Festival every September.

Covington Transportation

Memphis International is the nearest major airport.

Covington Higher Education

Tennessee Technology Center at Covington is the local institution offering courses in higher studies. Other nearby institutions include the University of Memphis, Union University and Jackson State Community College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Covington Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 19%Covington Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Covington, TN

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Racial Diversity79
Senior Citizens65
Age of the Population32
Well-Paid Single Men12
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size68
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults25
People in Middle Class or Better22
Median Family Income13
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Short Commute Times56
Walking and Biking to Work12
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Affordability of Property Taxes83
Housing Recently Built76
People Living Alone76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime22
Low Violent Crime12

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