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Covington, IN
City in Fountain County, Indiana.
Population
3,069
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,124
ZIP codes
0
Covington and its ZIP codes
Covington at a glance
- Covington is about 11 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 176th among 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
- The median household income is $52,466, 27% below the Indiana median of $71,957.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $164,400 (25% below Indiana) and median rent is $847 a month.
Local data for Covington, IN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Covington, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,466
Poverty rate
15.0%
Median home value
$164,400
Median rent
$847/mo
Homeownership
62.0%
Bachelor's or higher
18.2%
Median age
44.3
Average commute
17.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (447), Irish Americans (361), Norwegian Americans (101).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fountain County. PPP loans are for Covington.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,910
4,710 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,785
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$119M
FY 2026, $7,223 per person
How people get to work
Covington, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.8%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit1.8%
- Walked4.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.6%
Average one-way commute: 17.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Covington, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
324
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
8
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 17°F
39.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Covington, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.0%
U.S. 33.3% +7.7 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities near Covington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FosterCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 1.3 |
| PerrysvilleTown | 6.6 mi | 0.3 |
| Stone BluffCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.2 |
| VeedersburgTown | 7.6 mi | 3 |
| State Line CityTown | 8.2 mi | 0.1 |
| MarshfieldCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.2 |
| West LebanonTown | 9 mi | 0.6 |
| CatesCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| Rob RoyCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| Lake Holiday HideawayCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| WilliamsportTown | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| Danville, ILCity | 12 mi | 17.9 |
| HedrickCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0 |
| HillsboroTown | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| AtticaCity | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| MellottTown | 13 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Covington, IN in?
- Covington is in Fountain County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Covington, IN?
- About 3,069 people live in Covington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Covington?
- Nearby places include Foster (4.1 mi), Perrysville (6.6 mi), Stone Bluff (7.4 mi), Veedersburg (7.6 mi), State Line City (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023