Covington, Oklahoma facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Covington, Oklahoma
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Location in Garfield County and the state of Oklahoma
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| County | Garfield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.50 sq mi (1.30 km2) |
| • Land | 0.50 sq mi (1.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,145 ft (349 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 472 |
| • Density | 938.37/sq mi (362.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
73730
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| Area code(s) | 580 |
| FIPS code | 40-17700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2412378 |
Covington is a small town in Garfield County, Oklahoma, United States. In 2020, about 477 people lived there. It's a quiet place in the heart of Oklahoma.
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Geography of Covington
Covington is located in the southeastern part of Garfield County. Oklahoma State Highway 74 runs right through the middle of town. This highway can take you north about 9 miles to Garber. If you head south, it's about 63 miles to Oklahoma City, a much larger city.
The county seat, Enid, is about 23 miles northwest. You can get there by taking OK 74 and then U.S. Route 412. Another road, Oklahoma State Highway 164, goes southeast and then east for about 18 miles to Perry.
The United States Census Bureau says that Covington covers about 1.1 square kilometers (or 0.5 square miles) of land. There is no water area within the town limits.
Who Lives in Covington?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 183 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,283 | 601.1% | |
| 1930 | 927 | −27.7% | |
| 2000 | 553 | — | |
| 2010 | 527 | −4.7% | |
| 2020 | 477 | −9.5% | |
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Let's look at how the population of Covington has changed over the years:
- In 1910, there were 183 people.
- By 1920, the population grew a lot to 1,283 people.
- In 1930, it went down to 927.
- In 2000, there were 553 people.
- In 2010, the number was 527.
- And in 2020, it was 477.
In 2000, there were 553 people living in Covington. Most people were White (about 93.5%). A smaller number were Native American (about 4%), and a few people were from other backgrounds. About 1.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
There were 224 households in the town. About 36.6% of these households had children under 18 living there. Many households (53.6%) were married couples living together. Some households (13.8%) had a female head without a husband.
The average age of people in Covington in 2000 was 36 years old. About 28.4% of the population was under 18. About 16.8% were 65 years old or older.
Education in Covington
Students in Covington attend schools that are part of the Covington-Douglas Public Schools district. You can find more information about their schools on their website.
Fun Places to Visit
Covington has a couple of interesting spots:
- North Central Oklahoma Cactus Botanical Garden: This is a special garden where you can see many different kinds of cacti and other desert plants.
- R. E. Hoy No. 1 Oil Well: This is an important historical site related to the oil industry in Oklahoma.
See also
In Spanish: Covington (Oklahoma) para niños
