Demographics & People — Covington, Louisiana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 11,568 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~11,900 |
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| Median Age | 39.0 |
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| Total Households | 4,417 |
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| Family Households | 2,982 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.41 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.375 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 8,802 |
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| Black or African American | 1,776 |
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| Asian | 51 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 771 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 2,483 |
| Other groups | 2,306 |
| Irish | 2,249 |
| French (except Basque) | 1,860 |
| German | 1,786 |
| English | 1,204 |
| Italian | 1,184 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 532 |
| American | 501 |
| Norwegian | 329 |
Language
| English Only | 10,211 |
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| Spanish | 581 |
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| Population 5+ | 11,105 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 330 |
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| Population 18+ | 8,792 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 28.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 13.2% |
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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, Louisiana.
