Covington, Georgia Explained

Official Name:Covington, Georgia
Settlement Type:City
Image Blank Emblem:Logo of Covington, Georgia.png
Blank Emblem Type:Logo
Mapsize:250px
Pushpin Map:Metro Atlanta
Pushpin Label:Covington
Pushpin Map Caption:Location of Covington in Metro Atlanta
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Georgia
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Newton
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Fleeta Baggett
Leader Title1: Amberley Caffrey
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Footnotes:[1]
Area Total Km2:41.28
Area Land Km2:40.66
Area Water Km2:0.62
Area Total Sq Mi:15.94
Area Land Sq Mi:15.70
Area Water Sq Mi:0.24
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:14192
Population Density Km2:349.08
Population Density Sq Mi:904.12
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Coordinates:33.6°N -135°W
Elevation M:226
Elevation Ft:741
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Postal Code:30014-30016
Area Code:470/678/770
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:13-20064[2]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:0355354[3]
Covington Historic District
Nrhp Type:hd
Nocat:yes
Location:Roughly Covington City S of US 278, Covington, Georgia
Coordinates:33.5947°N -83.8533°W
Built:1821
Architect:Bruce and Morgan; Golucke, J.W., and Company, et al.
Architecture:Greek Revival, Second Empire, Italianate
Added:August 6, 1998
Refnum:98000969

Covington is a city in the U.S. state of Georgia and the seat of Newton County,[4] and is part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, its population was 14,192.

History

Covington was founded by European immigrants to the United States. It was incorporated in 1821 as the seat of the newly organized Newton County.[5] Covington was named for United States Army Brigadier General and United States Congressman Leonard Covington,[6] a hero of the War of 1812. The settlement grew with the advent of the railroad in 1845. Covington incorporated as a city in 1854.[7]

In 1864, General Sherman's troops marched through during their March to the Sea. Although they looted the city, destroying numerous buildings, several antebellum homes were spared.

Historic districts

The Covington Historic District and the North Covington Historic District within the city are both listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The maps and materials describing these two districts are available for review through City Hall. The Covington Historic District contains Floyd Street and the downtown square. The North Covington Historic District contains North Emory Street and Odum Street as its hub. Both districts have an ordinance to preserve their character, regulating changes proposed for properties, and special permits may be required.

The Covington Mill Village is also a vital part of local history. The Starrsville Historic District, site of the historic settlement of Starrsville, is in the exurban area around Covington. The Newton County Courthouse, brick store, and Salem campground are separately NRHP-listed.

Geography

Covington is located in north central Georgia, in the eastern part of Metro Atlanta. Interstate 20 runs to the north of the city, with access from exits 90, 92, and 93. Via I-20, downtown Atlanta is 35miles west, and Augusta is 112miles east. U.S. Route 278 also runs through the city, leading east 16miles to Rutledge and northwest 11miles to Conyers, concurrent with I-20. Other highways that run through the city include Georgia State Routes 36, 81, and 142. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 13.9sqmi, of which 13.8sqmi is land and 0.1sqmi (0.72%) is water.

Climate

Demographics

Covington city, Georgia – Racial and Ethnic Composition
(NH = Non-Hispanic)
!Race / Ethnicity!Pop 2010[8] !Pop 2020[9] !% 2010!% 2020
White alone (NH)5,9195,51745.12%38.87%
Black or African American alone (NH)6,1407,06946.81%49.81%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH)26280.20%0.20%
Asian alone (NH)871260.66%0.89%
Pacific Islander alone (NH)10190.08%0.13%
Some Other Race alone (NH)23860.18%0.61%
Mixed Race/Multi-Racial (NH)1904441.45%3.13%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)7239035.51%6.36%
Total13,11814,192100.00%100.00%

As of the census of 2000, there were 11,547 people, 4,261 households, and 2,906 families residing in the city. The population density was 839.2sp=usNaNsp=us. There were 4,542 housing units at an average density of 330.1sp=usNaNsp=us. The racial makeup of the city was 51.55% White, 45.54% Black, 0.18% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.94% from other races, and 1.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.87% of the population.

There were 4,261 households, out of which 31.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 40.0% were married couples living together, 23.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.8% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,997, and the median income for a family was $36,408. Males had a median income of $29,622 versus $23,339 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,554. About 14.8% of families and 19.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.7% of those under age 18 and 12.8% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Newton County School District

The Newton County School District holds pre-school to grade twelve, and consists of fourteen elementary schools, five middle schools, three high schools, an elementary theme school, and a charter school. The district has 853 full-time teachers and 13,681 students.[10]

Private education

Higher education

Tourism events

Economy

Archer Aviation's Midnight eVTOL air taxi is set to be manufactured in Covington by carmaker Stellantis (merger of Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot).[15]

In film and television

Covington has been featured in numerous TV shows and movies since the 1950s.

Notable people

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files. United States Census Bureau. December 18, 2021.
  2. Web site: U.S. Census website . . January 31, 2008 . mdy-all .
  3. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. January 31, 2008. United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007.
  4. Web site: Find a County . June 7, 2011 . National Association of Counties . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110531210815/http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx . May 31, 2011 .
  5. Book: Historical Gazetteer of the United States . Routledge . May 13, 2013 . November 30, 2013 . Hellmann, Paul T. . 225. 978-1135948597 .
  6. Book: The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States . Govt. Print. Off. . Gannett, Henry . 1905 . 94.
  7. Book: Georgia Place-Names: Their History and Origins . Winship Press . Krakow, Kenneth K. . 1975 . Macon, GA . 52 . 0-915430-00-2.
  8. Web site: P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Covington city, Georgia. United States Census Bureau.
  9. Web site: P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Covington city, Georgia. United States Census Bureau.
  10. http://www.school-stats.com/GA/NEWTON/NEWTON_COUNTY.html School Stats
  11. http://www.dekalbtech.edu/about/campuses.php Dekalb Technical College
  12. http://www.gpc.edu/newton/ Georgia Perimeter College- Newton Campus
  13. http://oxford.emory.edu/ Oxford College of Emory University
  14. Web site: Mystic Falls Tours - On Location Filming - United States. Mystic Falls Tours - On Location Filming - United States.
  15. Web site: Weitering . Hanneke . January 5, 2023 . Car Maker Stellantis Will Mass Produce Archer's Midnight eVTOL Air Taxi . 2023-01-06 . FutureFlight . en-US.
  16. Web site: American Reunion Movie Official Site for American Reunion on Blu-ray Own It NOW on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Download Watch The DVD Trailer, Photos & Pictures, Story, Plot... . June 3, 2013 . September 21, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200921055306/https://www.americanreunionmovie.com/ . dead .