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Covington, Virginia is 35 miles N of Roanoke, Virginia (center to center) and 157 miles NW of Raleigh, North Carolina. The city contains a population of approximately 6,303.
In Covington, about 51% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Covington, which is home to many people who live alone.
The city boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.
In 2000, Covington had a median family income of $36,640. If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Covington.
Political donors in Covington favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,700. 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 70% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the city might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Covington the property taxes tend to be lower than most.
In Covington, 91% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Covington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):
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| Female Share of the Population |  |  |
| Racial Diversity |  |  |
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| Well-Paid Single Men | | |
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| Portion of People Married | | |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| Housing Recently Built | | |
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