Covington County, Alabama
Covington County: county in Alabama, United States
About
Covington County is a county located in the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2010 census, the population was 37,765 and a population density of 14 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 36,930 inhabitants. Its county seat is Andalusia. The county was created 204 years ago in 1821.
County Snapshot
Covington County at a glance
Covington County currently has 14 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
14
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Alabama counties
67
Open related pagesLargest city
FairfieldPopulation 10,457
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Quick Facts about Covington County
| Population | 36,930 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Alabama (United States) |
| Different from | Covington, Covington County |
| Plate code | 23 |
| Area | 2704 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 31.2485,-86.4513 |
| Named for | Leonard Covington |
| Altitude | 240 feet / 73 meters |
| Capital | Andalusia |
| Establishment | December 17, 1821 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 00:22:57 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 14 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -2.26% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Covington County is located at 31°14'55"N 86°27'5"W (31.2484900, -86.4512500). It has 8 neighbors: Butler County, Coffee County, Conecuh County, Crenshaw County, Escambia County, Geneva County, Okaloosa County and Walton County.
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The largest city of Covington County is Fairfield with a population of 10,457. Other cities include, Andalusia population 8,677, Opp population 6,313, Florala population 1,891 and Babbie population 599. See all Covington County cities & populated places.
Covington County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Covington County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfield | 10,457 | City in Alabama, United States |
| Andalusia | 8,677 | City in Covington County, Alabama, USA |
| Opp | 6,313 | City in Covington County, Alabama, United States |
| Florala | 1,891 | City in Covington County, Alabama, United States |
| Babbie | 599 | Town in Covington County, Alabama, USA |
| River Falls | 528 | Town in Covington County, Alabama |
| Lockhart | 497 | Town |
| Carolina | 294 | Town of the United States |
| Sanford | 259 | Town in Covington County, Alabama, United States |
| Heath | 252 | Town in Alabama, USA |
| Horn Hill | 227 | Town |
| Gantt | 214 | Town |
| Onycha | 180 | Town |
| Libertyville | 110 | Town |
Official website of Covington County
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Covington County decreased by 2.26% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 37,765 | - | census |
| 2011 | 38,020 | 0.67% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 37,805 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 37,814 | 0.02% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 37,760 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 37,556 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 37,382 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 37,062 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 36,953 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 37,049 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 36,930 | -0.32% | estimation process |
People born in Covington County (2)
People born in Covington County, including retired USAF brigadier general, WWII pilot and author James U. Cross, football player Eugene Caton, .
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Other places with the same name (1)
- Covington County, Mississippi county in Mississippi, United States with a population of 18,518 people.
Alabama Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson County | 655,342 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Mobile County | 412,716 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Madison County | 379,453 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Baldwin County | 229,287 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Montgomery County | 224,639 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Shelby County | 221,428 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa County | 210,758 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Birmingham | 206,950 | The most populous city in Alabama. |
| Huntsville | 202,964 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Montgomery | 196,268 | The capital of Alabama. |
| Mobile | 187,746 | The second most populous city in Alabama. |
| Lee County | 166,831 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Morgan County | 119,883 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Calhoun County | 113,469 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Houston County | 106,580 | County in Alabama, United States |
| Tuscaloosa | 102,819 | The most populous city in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama. |