Covington, Washington
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Covington is a city located in King County, Washington. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 13,783.
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History
Covington was officially incorporated on August 31, 1997.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.0 km² (5.8 mi²). 14.9 km² (5.8 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.69% water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 13,783 people, 4,398 households, and 3,689 families residing in the city. The population density is 922.3/km² (2,389.8/mi²). There are 4,473 housing units at an average density of 299.3/km² (775.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 87.88% White, 2.44% African American, 1.02% Native American, 3.12% Asian, 0.22% Pacific Islander, 1.80% from other races, and 3.53% from two or more races. 4.48% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 4,398 households out of which 52.2% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 70.1% are married couples living together, 9.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 16.1% are non-families. 11.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 1.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.13 and the average family size is 3.37.
In the city the population is spread out with 33.8% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 36.2% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 3.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 32 years. For every 100 females there are 103.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 100.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $63,711, and the median income for a family is $65,173. Males have a median income of $48,134 versus $34,576 for females. The per capita income for the city is $22,230. 3.6% of the population and 2.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 3.1% of those under the age of 18 and 5.9% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
External links
- City of Covington (http://www.ci.covington.wa.us/)