Covington City, Louisiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 8483 people, 400 households, and 290 families living in the city. The population density was 1248 people per square mile (481.86/kmē), it is the 111th most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Louisiana. There were 3565 housing units at an average density of 524.3 per square mile (202.43/kmē). The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.1. In the city Population was distributed with 26.8% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 86.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80 males. The median age was 37.9 years, The median age of males was 35 years, for females the median age was 39.9 years. The racial makeup of the city was 77.45% White, 20.17% Black or African American, 0.33% American Indian, 0.34% Asian, 0.04% Native Hawaiian, 1.43% from two or more races and 0.25% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $36949, making it the 81st wealthiest city by median household income among the Louisiana. The median income for a family in the city was $50332, it would be the 41st highest city by median family income in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The per capita income for the city was $21438, it would be the 25th highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The median income is $21601, Median income for males is $29174, compared with $15962 for females.
In 2000, 2201 pupils and students, of which 1045 are male and 1156 are female, 25.95% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 211 nursery or pri school, 113 kindergarten, 1002 elementary school, 579 high school and 296 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 8483 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 8885 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 8613 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 8617 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 8700 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 8700 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 8735 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 8821 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 9057 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 9109 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 9155 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 119 | 92 | 211 |
| Kindergarten | 44 | 69 | 113 |
| Elementary school | 506 | 496 | 1002 |
| High school | 265 | 314 | 579 |
| College or graduate school | 111 | 185 | 296 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covington city, Louisiana | $36949 | $50332 | $21438 |
| St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana | $47883 | $55346 | $22514 |
| Louisiana, United States | $32566 | $39774 | $16912 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |