Covington, WA

Covington, Washington

Covington, Washington, in King county, is 6 miles E of Kent, Washington (center to center) and 20 miles SE of Seattle, Washington. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Seattle - Bellevue - Everett metropolitan area. Covington contains a population of approximately 13,783.

The People and Families of Covington

In Covington, about 68% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Covington, at least compared to other cities of its size. The city has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in Covington.

Unlike most cities, the city has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Covington had a median family income of $65,173. The typical family in Covington is better off than most in Washington. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Covington.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Covington favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $1,000. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Covington Housing

Covington has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 91% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Washington, which may reflect a commitment to education in the city.

Commuting

In Covington, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 6%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 9%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of Covington, WA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Covington Almanac

Covington Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Covington Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Covington residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Covington, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Starbucks in Covington

Covington High Schools (2004)

TAHOMA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
18200 SE 240TH STREET
425-432-4484
Serves 1,357 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 21.9

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