Covington, Kentucky
Covington: The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky.
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 211 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 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.0837,-84.5086 |
| Altitude | 509 feet / 155 meters |
| Capital city | Covington is capital of Kenton County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1815 (211 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 07:59:43 (23rd September 2026) |
| Postal code | 41011 |
| Density | 1,131 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.8% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 71℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Covington is located at 39°5'1"N 84°30'31"W (39.0836700, -84.5085500).
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Covington decreased by 0.8% 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
1Devou Park
1201 Park Dr, Covington, KY 41011, United States View details
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2John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge
John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge, Covington, KY 41011, United States View details
3George Rogers Clark Park
301 Riverside Dr, Covington, KY 41011, United States View details
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4Overlook
854 Park Ln, Covington, KY 41011, United States View details
5Goebel Park
501 Philadelphia St, Covington, KY 41011, United States View details
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Where to Stay in Covington
1Radisson Hotel Cincinnati Riverfront
668 W 5th St, Covington, KY 41011, United States View details
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2Cincinnati Marriott at RiverCenter
10 W Rivercenter Blvd, Covington, KY 41011, United States View details
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3Embassy Suites by Hilton Cincinnati RiverCenter
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Services and Civic Places in Covington
1Covington City Hall
20 W Pike St, Covington, KY 41011 View details
Phone: +18592922160 | Website available
2City of Covington
20 W Pike St, Covington, KY 41011 View details
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3BeSpoke
20 W Pike St, Covington, KY 41011 View details
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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, .
More notable people
- 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
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Covington, KY. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 201016 | Antonelli College-Cincinnati | Cincinnati (OH) | 45202 |
| 442976 | Brighton Center's Center for Employment Training | Newport (KY) | 41071-1968 |
| 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 |
Nearby Transit Stations (4)
Rail and bus stations connected to Covington, KY. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| 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 |
Closest post offices linked to 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 (8)
- 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, Pennsylvania township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. with a population of 1,011 people.
Other cities in Kenton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kenton County , KY.
| 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 |
Distance to Other Cities
Covington distances to largest Kentucky cities