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Covington, TN
City in Tipton County, Tennessee.
Population
8,587
Land area
11.4sq mi
People per sq mi
751
ZIP codes
0
Covington and its ZIP codes
Covington at a glance
- Covington is about 4.4 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- It is the 74th most populous of 502 cities and towns in Tennessee.
- Households here earn a median of $42,254 a year, 39% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $185,900 (35% below Tennessee) and median rent is $933 a month.
Local data for Covington, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Covington, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,254
Poverty rate
29.2%
Median home value
$185,900
Median rent
$933/mo
Homeownership
45.3%
Bachelor's or higher
13.7%
Median age
40.3
Average commute
23.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (464), French Americans (343), German Americans (195).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tipton County. PPP loans are for Covington.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,585
11,924 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,752
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$391M
FY 2026, $6,406 per person
How people get to work
Covington, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.3%
- Carpooled19.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home7.6%
Average one-way commute: 23.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Covington, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
536
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
136
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 29°F
55.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Covington, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
49.0%
U.S. 33.3% +15.7 pts
Diabetes
18.4%
U.S. 12.1% +6.3 pts
Smoking
21.3%
U.S. 12.8% +8.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.3%
U.S. 11.1% +2.2 pts
Cities near Covington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GarlandTown | 5.8 mi | 0.5 |
| BurlisonTown | 7.8 mi | 1.1 |
| BrightonTown | 8.3 mi | 3.2 |
| HenningTown | 8.8 mi | 2.5 |
| Gilt EdgeCity | 11 mi | 2.7 |
| AtokaTown | 12 mi | 12.1 |
| MasonTown | 13 mi | 2 |
| MunfordCity | 13 mi | 9.5 |
| RandolphCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| RipleyCity | 14 mi | 12.9 |
| BradenTown | 15 mi | 3.7 |
| StantonTown | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| GallawayCity | 18 mi | 5.8 |
| Luxora, ARCity | 20 mi | 0.9 |
| Osceola, ARCity | 21 mi | 11.5 |
| MillingtonCity | 21 mi | 22.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Covington, TN in?
- Covington is in Tipton County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Covington, TN?
- About 8,587 people live in Covington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Covington?
- Nearby places include Garland (5.8 mi), Burlison (7.8 mi), Brighton (8.3 mi), Henning (8.8 mi), Gilt Edge (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023