Covington, Kentucky
City · Population 41,611 · #5 in Kentucky · #984 in the US
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About Covington
Set in the northern part of Kentucky, Covington is a thriving city with an estimated population of 41,611. It ranks as the 5th largest city in Kentucky.
Covington holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 13.16 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,162 residents per square mile.
📰 Covington News Today
- Covington Parks & Recreation Offers Weekly Pickleball and Grass Volleyball The City of Covington, KY (.gov) · Aug 17
- Multiple NKY counties suffer from power outages, extensive damage following storms WKRC · Aug 12
- Cleanup to continue Wednesday in Northern Kentucky as impacts linger from derecho WLWT · Aug 12
- Sister Christa Marie Fox, SND Obituary (2026) - Covington, KY - Middendorf Funeral Home - Fort Wright Legacy obituary · Aug 17
- Covington Parks & Recreation Announces Youth Soccer League and E-Gaming Club The City of Covington, KY (.gov) · Aug 17
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Covington Unique
- One of the 5 largest cities in Kentucky (#5 statewide).
- One of 11 places in the US named Covington — but the Kentucky one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northern Kentucky, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 41,611.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Covington
- Bob Evans — american
- Frisch's Big Boy — burger
- Harmon's BBQ — barbecue
- Snappy Tomato Pizza — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Covington
- Biggs Early Childhood Education Ctr
- Chapman Vocational Education Center
- Covington Adult High School
- Ft Wright Elementary School
- Glenn O Swing Elementary
- Holmes High School
- Holmes Middle School
- John G Carlisle Elementary
- Latonia Elementary School
- Ninth District Elementary
- Ryland Heights Elementary School
- Sixth District Elementary School
- Taylor Mill Elementary School
- Transformational Learning Center
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKentucky
TypeCity
Mayor🏛️ Ron Washington
Population (2024)41,611
Rank in state#5 of 418
Land area13.16 sq mi
Density3,162/sq mi
Coordinates39.0351, -84.5196