Covington, Virginia

Covington: Independent city in Virginia, United States

About

Covington is a city located in the county of City of Covington in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,961 and a population density of 406 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,639 inhabitants.

Covington locator map
Location of Covington on Virginia map.

Quick Facts about Covington

Population : 5,639 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Virginia (United States)
County : City of Covington
Different from : Covington County, Covington County
Postal code : 24426
Phone Area Codes : 540
Area : 14.69 km2
Named for : Leonard Covington
Altitude : 1,250 feet / 381 meters
Capital city : Covington is capital of Alleghany County
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 09:35:10 (21st December 2024)
Density : 384 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -5.71% (2010-2020)
Covington  Va - Main Street image
Covington Va - Main Street
Covington  Va - Main Street image

Geography

Covington is located at 37°47'36"N 79°59'38"W (37.7934600, -79.9939500).

Covington map

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Covington decreased by 5.71% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 5,961 - census
2011 5,914 -0.79% estimation process
2012 5,842 -1.23% estimation process
2013 5,827 -0.26% estimation process
2014 5,772 -0.95% estimation process
2015 5,663 -1.92% estimation process
2016 5,637 -0.46% estimation process
2017 5,576 -1.09% estimation process
2018 5,578 0.04% estimation process
2019 5,538 -0.72% estimation process
2020 5,639 1.79% estimation process

Covington zip code is 24426. County name: Alleghany, County fips: 51005

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People born in Covington (16)

People born in Covington, including politician William W. Rucker, basketball player Bimbo Coles, politician William Chapman Revercomb, .

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Schools in Covington

College & universities near Covington, VA

Code Name City ZIP
231873 Dabney S Lancaster Community College Clifton Forge (VA) 24422-1000

Stations (10)

Amtrak & bus stations near Covington, VA

Code Name Address Type
CLF Clifton Forge 400 Ridgeway Street RAIL
WSS White Sulphur Springs 315 West Main Street RAIL
RNK Roanoke 710 Williamson Road NE BUS
ALD Alderson 1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza RAIL
BLK Blacksburg, VA 291 Alumni Mall -- Transit Concourse BUS

Post offices near Covington

Post Office Name City ZIP
Covington Post Office Covington (VA) 24426

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  • Covington , Kentucky The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky. It is located on the Ohio River in the northern part of the state. Covington is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Covington Historical Society and the Covington Museum. with a population of 40,314 people.
  • Covington , Washington city in Washington, United States with a population of 21,581 people.
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  • Covington , Louisiana city in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, United States with a population of 10,560 people.
  • Covington , Tennessee city in Tipton County, Tennessee, United States with a population of 8,810 people.
  • Covington , Ohio village in Miami County, Ohio with a population of 2,718 people.
  • Covington , Indiana city in Fountain County, Indiana, United States with a population of 2,540 people.
  • Covington , New York human settlement in Wyoming County, New York, United States of America with a population of 1,192 people.
  • Covington , Pennsylvania township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania with a population of 1,011 people.
  • Covington , Oklahoma human settlement in Garfield County, Oklahoma, United States of America with a population of 533 people.
  • Covington , Michigan human settlement in Michigan, United States of America with a population of 432 people.
  • Covington , Illinois township in Washington County, Illinois with a population of 389 people.
  • Covington , Texas City in Hill County, Texas, United States with a population of 283 people.

Distance to Other Cities

Covington distances to largest Virginia cities