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.
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 : | 00:36:37 (25th November 2024) |
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
- 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
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4 Overlook
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Where to Stay in Covington
1 Radisson Hotel Cincinnati Riverfront
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Other Places in Covington
1 Covington City Hall
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2 City of Covington
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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