Covington, Virginia
Covington: independent city in Virginia, United States
About
Covington is a city located in the county of City of Covington in the U.S. state of Virginia. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,961 and a population density of 406 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,639 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Covington
| Population | 5,639 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Virginia (United States) |
| County | City of Covington |
| Different from | Covington County, Covington County |
| Postal code | 24426 |
| Phone Area Codes | 540 |
| Area | 14.69 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.7935,-79.9940 |
| Named for | Leonard Covington |
| Altitude | 1,250 feet / 381 meters |
| Capital city | Covington is capital of Alleghany County |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 12:09:50 (29th April 2026) |
| Density | 384 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.71% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 52℉ Isolated Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Covington is located at 37°47'36"N 79°59'38"W (37.7934600, -79.9939500).
Covington map
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Weather
Isolated rain showers after 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 52. Southeast wind around 2 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Covington decreased by 5.71% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,961 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,914 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,842 | -1.23% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,827 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,772 | -0.95% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,663 | -1.92% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,637 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,576 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,578 | 0.04% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,538 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,639 | 1.79% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Covington
1VTC-Welcome Center
100 Welcome Center Dr, Covington, VA 24426, United States View details
Phone: +15405593010 | Website available
2Humpback Bridge
Midland Trail, Covington, VA 24426, United States View details
Phone: +15409622178 | Website available
3Island Ford Cave
Covington, VA 24426, United States View details
Website available
4Allegheny Trailhead (I64 Trailhead)
419 Jerrys' Runs Rd, Covington, VA 24426, United States View details
Website available
Services and Civic Places in Covington
1Fire Department
435 W Hawthorne St, Covington, VA 24426 View details
Website available
2Covington City Treasurer's Office
333 W Locust St, Covington, VA 24426 View details
Phone: +15409656340 | Website available
3Covington Building Official
333 W Locust St, Covington, VA 24426 View details
Phone: +15409656356
4Covington City Commissioner-Revenue
333 W Locust St, Covington, VA 24426 View details
Phone: +15409656352 | Website available
5Covington City Clerk
333 W Locust St, Covington, VA 24426 View details
Phone: +15409656302 | Website available
6Covington City Hall
333 W Locust St, Covington, VA 24426 View details
Phone: +15409656300 | Website available
7Covington Central Accounting
333 W Locust St, Covington, VA 24426 View details
Phone: +15409656312 | Website available
8Covington Voting Registration Office
1011 N Rockbridge Ave # A, Covington, VA 24426 View details
Phone: +15409656380 | Website available
People born in Covington (16)
People born in Covington, including politician William W. Rucker, basketball player Bimbo Coles, politician William Chapman Revercomb, .
More notable people
- William R. Terrill (Union Army general) he was born in 21/04/1834
- Addams Stratton McAllister (American electrical engineer and editor) he was born in 24/02/1875
- Bill Hepler (baseball player) he was born in 25/09/1945
- Bob Humphreys (American baseball player) he was born in 18/08/1935
- Gary L. Miller (United States Army officer) he was born in 19/03/1947
- Jack Jenkins (American baseball player) he was born in 22/12/1942
- Jim Lemon (American baseball player and coach) he was born in 23/03/1928
- John Doyle (Democratic member of the West Virginia House of Delegates) he was born in 31/03/1942
- Robert Fudge (American football coach) he was born in 03/02/1901
- Roscoe B. Stephenson, Jr. (American politician) he was born in 22/02/1922
- Joe Fourqurean (Canadian football player) he was born in 06/01/1950
- Raymond Arritt (American agronomist) he was born in 19/09/1957
- Addie Elizabeth Davis (American Southern Baptist leader) she was born in 29/06/1917
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Covington, VA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 231873 | Dabney S Lancaster Community College | Clifton Forge (VA) | 24422-1000 |
Nearby Transit Stations (10)
Rail and bus stations connected to Covington, VA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLF | Clifton Forge | 400 Ridgeway Street | RAIL |
| WSS | White Sulphur Springs | 315 West Main Street | RAIL |
| ALD | Alderson | 1 C&O Plaza on Railroad Plaza | RAIL |
| RNK | Roanoke | 710 Williamson Road NE | BUS |
| BLK | Blacksburg, VA | 291 Alumni Mall -- Transit Concourse | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Covington.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Covington Post Office | Covington (VA) | 24426 |
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Distance to Other Cities
Covington distances to largest Virginia cities