Covington, Kenton County, Kentucky
Covington: City in Kentucky, United States
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 208 years ago in 1814.
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 (208 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 19:47:23 (7th February 2023) |
| Postal code : | 41011 |
| Density : | 1,131 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.81% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Covington is located at 39°5'1"N 84°30'31"W (39.0836700, -84.5085500).
Covington map
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
- Official Website
Official website of Covington
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 |
Best Things to Do in Covington
1 Devou Park
1201 Park Dr, Covington, KY 41011, United States ➦ Show Map
☎ +18592922160 🔗 Url
2 John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge
John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge, Covington, KY 41011, United States ➦ Show Map
☎ 🔗 Url
3 George Rogers Clark Park
301 Riverside Dr, Covington, KY 41011, United States ➦ Show Map
☎ +18592922160 🔗 Url
4 Overlook
854 Park Ln, Covington, KY 41011, United States ➦ Show Map
☎ 🔗 Url
5 Goebel Park
501 Philadelphia St, Covington, KY 41011, United States ➦ Show Map
☎ +18592922151 🔗 Url
Where to Stay in Covington
1 Radisson Hotel Cincinnati Riverfront
668 W 5th St, Covington, KY 41011, United States ➦ Show Map
☎ +18597770008 🔗 Url
2 Cincinnati Marriott at RiverCenter
10 W Rivercenter Blvd, Covington, KY 41011, United States ➦ Show Map
☎ +18592612900 🔗 Url
3 Embassy Suites by Hilton Cincinnati RiverCenter
10 E Rivercenter Blvd, Covington, KY 41011, United States ➦ Show Map
☎ +18592618400 🔗 Url
Other Places in Covington
1 Covington City Hall
20 W Pike St, Covington, KY 41011 ➦ Show Map
☎ +18592922160 🔗 Url
2 City of Covington
20 W Pike St, Covington, KY 41011 ➦ Show Map
☎ +18592922160 🔗 Url
3 BeSpoke
20 W Pike St, Covington, KY 41011 ➦ Show Map
☎ 🔗 Url
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 |
Other places with the same name (14)
- Covington , Washington city in Washington, United States with a population of 21,581 people.
- Covington , Georgia city and the county seat of Newton County, Georgia, United States with a population of 14,386 people.
- Covington , Louisiana city in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana, United States with a population of 10,560 people.
- Covington , Tennessee city in Tipton County, Tennessee, United States with a population of 8,810 people.
- Covington , Virginia independent city in Virginia, United States with a population of 5,639 people.
- Covington , Ohio village in Miami County, Ohio with a population of 2,718 people.
- Covington , Indiana city in Fountain County, Indiana, United States with a population of 2,540 people.
- Covington , New York human settlement in Wyoming County, New York, United States of America with a population of 1,192 people.
- Covington , Pennsylvania township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania with a population of 1,011 people.
- Covington , Oklahoma human settlement in Garfield County, Oklahoma, United States of America with a population of 533 people.
- Covington , Michigan human settlement in Michigan, United States of America with a population of 432 people.
- Covington , Illinois township in Washington County, Illinois with a population of 389 people.
- Covington , Texas City in Hill County, Texas, United States with a population of 283 people.
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
