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Covington, VA

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Population
5,680
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,242 ft
Median Home Value
$83,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$794/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$41,944
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in VirginiaPopulation rankingHighest population places in VirginiaNearest larger communitySalem, Virginia34 miles away · 25,816 residents.

About Covington

Covington is an independent city and county seat of Alleghany County, Virginia, situated at the confluence of the Jackson River and Dunlap Creek. Featuring a forty-acre downtown historic district listed on the National Register, the industrial Appalachian valley city of approximately 5,680 is served by Alleghany Highlands Public Schools locally.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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