Covington is a self-contained city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. At the 2010 census, the population was 5,961, making it the densest third city in Virginia. Surrounded by Alleghany County, which is also the center of the city. Located at the Jackson River and Dunlap Creek meetings, Covington is one of three cities (with Roanoke and Salem) at Roanoke Regional Partnership. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the city of Covington with Alleghany county for statistical purposes.
The city has a council-manager government. The current mayor of Covington is Thomas H. Sibold Jr. The local newspaper is The Virginian Review , which has been continuously published since August 10, 1914. Covington is served by two radio stations. WKEY simulcasts at 103.5 FM and 1340 AM, and WJVR broadcast at 101.9 FM with simulcast at 1230 AM at Clifton Forge nearby.
Fire protection was provided by the Covington Fire Department, which was rented on 4 March 1902. The Covington Rescue Squad provides emergency medical services to the city of Covington. Firefighters and rescue teams are voluntary organizations. The rescue force was set in 1933 and is the third oldest surviving volunteer rescue team in Virginia.
Covington was named in honor of General Leonard Covington, War Hero of 1812 and friend of James Madison and Thomas Jefferson.
Mount Lukas Historic District, Persinger House, and Rosedale Historic District are listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
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Geography
According to the US Census Bureau, the city has a total area of ​​5.7 square miles (14.8 km 2 ), where 5.5 square miles (14.2 km 2 ) is ground and 0.2 square miles (0.5 km 2 ) (3.6%) is water. The town is located along both sides of the Jackson River.
Climate
The climate in this region is characterized by hot and humid summers and generally cool to cool winters. According to the KÃÆ'¶ppen Climate Classification system, Covington has a damp subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on the climate map.
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Demographics
The population of Covington has declined gradually since it peaked at 11,062 in 1960. The population decline was mainly resulted from the loss of manufacturing jobs in the area. One major loss of manufacturing work came after a fire at the Hercules plant in June 1980, causing damage and a workers layoff of $ 23 million.
In the 2000 census, there were 6,303 people, 2,835 households, and 1,740 families living in the city. Population density was 1,111.3 people per square mile (429.2/km ²). City racial makeup is 84.06% White, 13.14% Black or African American, 0.35% Native Americans, 0.65% Asia, 0.02% Pacific Islands, 0.21% of other races, and 1 , 59% of two or more races. 0.63% of the population is Hispanic or Latino from any race.
There are 3,195 housing units with an average density of 563.3 per square mile (217.6/km²). There are 2,835 households where 23.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.9% are married couples living together, 12.5% ​​have married women without a husband present, and 38.6% is not a family. Of all households 34.0% are individuals and 16.4% have a self-sufficient 65 or older. The average household size is 2.22 and the average family size is 2.83.
In cities, the population is spread by 21.5% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.2% years or more. The average age is 40 years. For every 100 females, there are 91.6 males. For every 100 women age 18 and over, there are 86.1 men.
The average income for households in the city is $ 30,325, and the average income for families is $ 36,640. Men have an average income of $ 30,755 compared to $ 20,316 for women. The per capita income for the city is $ 16,758. About 10.7% of families and 12.9% of the population are below the poverty line, including 16.1% of those under the age of 18 and 9.1% of those aged 65 and older.
Economy
The Covington economy is dominated by Westrock, which has been operating in the city since 1890. The facility employs about 1300 workers, mostly from Covington and Alleghany County. Its production includes bleached paper and paperboard for packaging, and is the second largest on the East Coast.
Both Alleghany County, VA and Covington City are known for their low-cost housing markets and close to The Homestead in Bath County (VA), Lexington (VA), The Greenbrier at White Sulfur Springs (WV), Lewisburg (WV), and Roanoke ( VA), each approximately 45 minutes' drive away.
Sports
Covington has a team in the Valley Baseball League called Lumberjacks.
Infrastructure
Transportation
This area is served by Interstate 64 (east-west) and Route 220 (north-south) that offers rail, truck, and interstate access to the area. Also, a train passenger service is provided at the Amtrak station in Clifton Forge, VA, 12 miles away.
Education
Covington has an 8-12 secondary school called Covington High School), a 4-7 secondary school called Jeter Watson, one of the pre-kindergarten to a third grade school called Edgemont Pratama, one of the State Governors' Schools called the Jackson River Governor's School , a technical center called Jackson River Technical Center, and a community college named Dabney S. Lancaster.
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Politics
See also
- List of Historic Historic Places of Interest in Covington, Virginia
References
External links
- Covington City
- The Covington Fire Department online
- Covington Rescue Squad
- Travel & amp; Tourism
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