Covington, VA Employment

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15%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
26%
Household income NAT. AVG.
70%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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Income per capita$25,287$34,967$29,829
Median household income$41,024$66,149$55,322
Median income owner occupied$43,487$82,180$70,586
Median income renter occupied$30,500$42,481$35,192
Median earnings male$41,923$41,712$36,919
Median earnings female$20,690$29,664$26,250
Unemployment rate1.4%3.8%4.7%
Poverty level11.6%11.4%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Covington is 15% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Covington is 26% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Covington is 70% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Covington is 23% lower than the national average

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      $27,346 $41,024 $82,048
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      $44,094 $66,149 $132,298
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Covington median earnings by income bracket

      Covington employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry17.1%17.1%
      Manufacturing sector31.5%31.5%
      Financial & insurance services0.3%0.3%
      Wholesale & retail services9.5%9.5%
      Public administration13.0%13.0%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities9.3%9.3%
      Education, health & social services11.7%11.7%
      Other6.7%6.7%

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      Low Moor, VA333$26,13152.8%
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      Source: The Covington, VA employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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