Demographics & People — Covington, Tennessee
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 8,612 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~8,500 |
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| Median Age | 40.3 |
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| Total Households | 3,453 |
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| Family Households | 2,230 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.38 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4983 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,391 |
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| Black or African American | 5,049 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 149 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 4,381 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,672 |
| American | 1,037 |
| English | 450 |
| French (except Basque) | 351 |
| German | 307 |
| Irish | 304 |
| European | 252 |
| Italian | 187 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 176 |
Language
| English Only | 7,792 |
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| Spanish | 99 |
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| Population 5+ | 7,913 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 384 |
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| Population 18+ | 6,449 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 23.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Covington, Tennessee.
