Covington, Kentucky

Covington: The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky. It is located on the Ohio River in the northern part of the state. Covington is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Covington Historical Society and the Covington Museum.

About

Covington is a city located in the county of Kenton in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 40,640 and a population density of 1,140 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 40,314 inhabitants.

The city was created 209 years ago in 1814.

Covington locator map
Location of Covington on Kentucky map.

Quick Facts about Covington

Population : 40,314 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Kentucky (United States)
County : Kenton County
Phone Area Codes : 859
Area : 35.64 km2
Altitude : 509 feet / 155 meters
Capital city : Covington is capital of Kenton County
Establishment : January 01, 1815 (209 years ago)
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 22:19:24 (18th March 2024)
Postal code : 41011
Density : 1,131 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -0.81% (2010-2020)
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Covington Kentucky
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Geography

Covington is located at 39°5'1"N 84°30'31"W (39.0836700, -84.5085500).

Covington map

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Covington decreased by 0.81% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 40,640 - census
2011 40,470 -0.42% estimation process
2012 40,592 0.3% estimation process
2013 40,860 0.66% estimation process
2014 40,776 -0.21% estimation process
2015 40,750 -0.06% estimation process
2016 40,655 -0.23% estimation process
2017 40,518 -0.34% estimation process
2018 40,421 -0.24% estimation process
2019 40,341 -0.2% estimation process
2020 40,314 -0.07% estimation process

Covington zip code is 41011. County name: Kenton, County fips: 21117

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People born in Covington (115)

People born in Covington, including cinematographer Robert L. Surtees, rock musician Adrian Belew, artist Frank Duveneck, .

List

  • Ron Ziegler (White House Press Secretary (1939-2003)) he was born in 12/05/1939
  • Jared Anderson (American death metal musician) he was born in 28/12/1974
  • Clarence Lushbaugh (American radiologist and pathologist) he was born in 15/03/1916
  • Harry Bartow Hawes (American politician (1869-1947)) he was born in 15/11/1869
  • Edward Oscar Ulrich (United States paleontologist) he was born in 01/02/1857
  • John Wilkinson Taylor (UNESCO director-general) he was born in 02/09/1906
  • Paul Walther (American basketball player) he was born in 23/03/1927
  • Jack Roush (American businessman and race team owner) he was born in 19/04/1942
  • Michael Joseph Gill (American politician (1864-1918)) he was born in 05/12/1864
  • Richard P. Ernst (American politician) he was born in 28/02/1858
  • Tom Thacker (American basketball player) he was born in 02/11/1939
  • David E. Nichols (Pharmacologist and medicinal chemist) he was born in 23/12/1944
  • Gertrude Orr (American screenwriter) she was born in 17/01/1891
  • Josh Lueke (American baseball player) he was born in 05/12/1984
  • Jules-Paul Tardivel (French Canadian journalist and novelist) he was born in 02/09/1851
  • Nate Jones (American baseball pitcher) he was born in 28/01/1986
  • Bob Arnzen (American basketball and baseball player) he was born in 03/11/1947
  • Charles Wolf (American basketball coach) he was born in 07/05/1926

Schools in Covington

College & universities near Covington, KY

Code Name City ZIP
442976 Brighton Center's Center for Employment Training Newport (KY) 41071-1968
201016 Antonelli College-Cincinnati Cincinnati (OH) 45202
201061 Art Academy of Cincinnati Cincinnati (OH) 45202-1706
367103 Interactive College of Technology-Newport Newport (KY) 41071
201821 The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences Cincinnati (OH) 45219-2989

Stations (4)

Amtrak & bus stations near Covington, KY

Code Name Address Type
CIN Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal 1301 Western Ave. RAIL
CIG Cincinnati, OH 1005 Gilbert Avenue BUS
MAY Maysville West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St RAIL
COI Connersville station 1012 Eastern Avenue RAIL

Post offices near Covington

Post Office Name City ZIP
Covington Post Office Covington (KY) 41011
Newpor Post Office Newport (KY) 41071
Queen City Post Office Cincinnati (OH) 45202
Bellevu Post Office Bellevue (KY) 41073
Mid City Cincinna Post Office Cincinnati (OH) 45203

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Other cities in Kenton County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kenton County , KY. (more)

City Name Population Title
Independence 28,903 City in Kentucky
Erlanger 19,393 City in Kentucky, United States
Edgewood 8,779 City in Kentucky, United States
Elsmere 8,646 Town in Delaware
Fort Mitchell 8,263 City in Kentucky
Villa Hills 7,481 City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America
Taylor Mill 6,820 City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America
Fort Wright 5,779 City in Kentucky, United States
Ludlow 4,506 City in Kentucky
Crescent Springs 4,138 City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America
Crestview Hills 3,333 City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America
Park Hills 2,995 City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America
Lakeside Park 2,753 City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America
Ryland Heights 1,081 City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States of America
Bromley 809 City in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States
Kenton Vale 109 6th-class city in Kenton County, Kentucky, in the United States

Distance to Other Cities

Covington distances to largest Kentucky cities