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Covington, KY

Covington is a home rule-class city in Kenton County, Kentucky, United States. Located at the confluence of the Ohio and Licking rivers, it lies south of Cincinnati, Ohio, across the Ohio and west of Newport, Kentucky, across the Licking. It had a population of 40,691 at the 2020 census, making it the largest city in Northern Kentucky and the fifth-most populous city in the state.  A part of the Cincinnati metropolitan area, it is one of Kenton County's two seats, along with Independence.

The city is on the south bank of the Ohio River with Cincinnati, Ohio across the river to the north. The Licking River forms the eastern boundary with Newport in the adjacent Campbell County. According to the United States Census Bureau, Covington has a total area of 13.7 square miles (35 km²), of which 13.1 square miles (34 km²) is land and 0.5 square miles (1.3 km²) (3.88%) is covered by water.

In 1814, John Gano, Richard Gano, and Thomas Carneal purchased The Point, 150 acres (0.6 km²) of land on the west side of the Licking River at its confluence with the Ohio, from Thomas Kennedy for $50,000, and laid out the settlement of Covington the next year. It was named in honor of Gen. Leonard Covington, who was killed at the Battle of Crysler's Farm during the War of 1812. The town was formally incorporated by the Kentucky General Assembly a year later and raised to city status in 1834.

As of the census of 2020, 40,691 people were living in the city, with a population density of 3,103.81 people per square mile (1,198.42/km²). There were 20,576 housing units. The racial makeup of the city was 75.7% White, 11.6% Black or African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 3.7% from some other race, and 7.8% from two or more races. 7.0% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Covington focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Covington Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include MODELFIT, LLC, Neighborhood Barre, and Lord’s Gym Ministries. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Covington, such as the Licking River Greenway Trails and George Rogers Clark Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Covington, KY are the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge, Devou Park, and Behringer-Crawford Museum.

Population: 40,691 (2020). ZIP Code: 41011. Area code(s): 859. Elevation: 719 ft. Area: 13.7 square miles (35 km²)

FAQs

What is Covington, KY known for?

Covington is the largest city in Northern Kentucky and has the largest number of National Register historic districts (16), for a city its size, in the state of Kentucky. Covington is well known for its historic neighborhoods including Licking-Riverside, MainStrasse Village, and Wallace Woods as well as for its downtown commercial district which is home to a large concentration of historic buildings. Covington is also home to many of Northern Kentucky's most beloved and popular events and annual festivals including the First Friday Gallery Hop, Maifest, Mainstrasse Oktoberfest, Mardi Gras, The Original Goetta Festival, Fresh Art, and many others.

Is Covington, KY a good place to live?

Living in Covington offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Covington, there are a lot of bars, restaurants, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Covington and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Covington are above average.

Is Covington, KY expensive?

Covington is 10% less expensive than the national average and 5% more expensive to live in than the average city in Kentucky. This assumes a $72,000 annual salary and a 2-bedroom Apt. Food costs in Covington are more affordable than average in the United States. Transportation costs in Covington are more affordable than average in the United States.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Covington

Covington Parks and Recreation Department 

MODELFIT, LLC

Neighborhood Barre 

Lord’s Gym Ministries

Licking River Greenway Trails 

George Rogers Clark Park

John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge

Devou Park

Behringer-Crawford Museum

Kentucky Tourism

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