Covington, WA Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Covington was 21,374, a 2.70% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Covington's population was 20,813, a decline of 0.21% compared to a population of 20,857 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Covington, WA population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Covington increased by 7,188. In this period, the peak population was 21,374 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 14,186 - -
2001 14,246 60 0.42%
2002 14,782 536 3.76%
2003 15,660 878 5.94%
2004 16,589 929 5.93%
2005 17,320 731 4.41%
2006 17,633 313 1.81%
2007 17,693 60 0.34%
2008 18,247 554 3.13%
2009 18,553 306 1.68%
2010 17,628 -925 -4.99%
2011 17,970 342 1.94%
2012 18,361 391 2.18%
2013 18,859 498 2.71%
2014 19,156 297 1.57%
2015 20,053 897 4.68%
2016 20,765 712 3.55%
2017 21,058 293 1.41%
2018 21,137 79 0.38%
2019 21,157 20 0.09%
2020 20,857 -300 -1.42%
2021 20,813 -44 -0.21%
2022 21,374 561 2.7%
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Covington, WA population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Covington's population increased by 3,442 (24.26%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Covington's population increased by 3,229 (18.32%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Covington's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Covington's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 21,374. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Covington's population peaked in year 2022 at 21,374.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Covington's population was lowest in year 2000 at 14,186.

Covington, WA annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Covington grew year by year for 19 years and declined for 3 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Covington had an average annual population growth rate of 2.30% per year. Overall the population grew 50.67% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Covington's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Covington's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 2.30% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 517. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2003 to 2004, Covington's population grew the most with an increase of 929 (5.93%).

While from 2009 and 2010, Covington's population declined the most with a negative growth of 925 (-4.99%).

Things to know

Is Covington, WA population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Covington's population increased by 517 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 44 (0.21%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 561 (2.70%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Covington, WA changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Covington increased by 2,515 (13.34%). The population was highest at 21,374 in the year 2022 and lowest at 18,859 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.55%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Covington, WA Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
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2017-2021
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Covington population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Covington across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Covington was 21,374, a 2.70% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Covington population was 20,813, a decline of 0.21% compared to a population of 20,857 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Covington increased by 7,188. In this period, the peak population was 21,374 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Covington population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Covington is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Covington population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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