Covina, California Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Covina, California is 50,143 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 188th-largest city in California. The median household income is $94,792, the median home value is $666,000, and the median age is 38.2.
The population has grown 3.1% since 2010 (47,785 → 49,245).
50,143
Population
7128
People / sq mi
$94,792
Median Income
$666,000
Median Home Value
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Covina covers 7.0 sq mi of land at 7128 people per square mile.
About Covina, CA
What distinguishes Covina is density: among the most densely settled of US cities, around 7,128 people per square mile. Covina is a city in California with a population of 50,143.
The typical household here earns about $94,792, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 6.4%, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $666,000, with typical rent around $1,839.
Roughly 27.4% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Around 11.2% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 33 minutes each way.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Covina: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Covina city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Covina city had a population of 47,785 in 2010 and 49,245 in 2024, a 3.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 51,168 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.24%.
49,245
Population (2024)
47,785
Population (2010)
51,168
Peak (2020)
0.24%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 47,785 |
| 2011 | 47,963 |
| 2012 | 48,211 |
| 2013 | 48,350 |
| 2014 | 48,538 |
| 2015 | 48,569 |
| 2016 | 48,393 |
| 2017 | 48,178 |
| 2018 | 47,820 |
| 2019 | 47,450 |
| 2020 | 51,168 |
| 2021 | 50,196 |
| 2022 | 49,469 |
| 2023 | 49,177 |
| 2024 | 49,245 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 36.5% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Economy & Income
$94,792
Median Household Income
$38,840
Per Capita Income
6.4%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$666,000
Median Home Value
$1,839
Median Rent
57.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
88.0%
High School+
27.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.2%
Drive Alone
72.4%
Public Transit
11.2%
Work From Home
33.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
9.4%
Foreign Born
52.4%
Non-English at Home
4.4%
Veterans
12.6%
With Disability
92.6%
Health Insurance
95.5%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 28.3% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.6% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 9.5% |
| Manufacturing | 8.2% |
| Retail Trade | 7.6% |
| Construction | 6.7% |
| Public Administration | 4.9% |
| Information | 4.9% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 3.8% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.6% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.8% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Covina, California has a population of 50,143 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 188th-largest city in California.
The median household income in Covina, California is $94,792, with 6.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Covina, California is $666,000, with median monthly rent at $1,839 and a homeownership rate of 57.3%.
The median age in Covina, California is 38.2 years. The population is 50.8% male and 49.2% female.
The population has grown 3.1% since 2010 (47,785 → 49,245).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.