Covington, New York facts for kids
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Covington, New York
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Location within Wyoming County and New York
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 Covington, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Wyoming |
| Area | |
| • Total | 26.14 sq mi (67.70 km2) |
| • Land | 26.14 sq mi (67.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 991 ft (302 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,232 |
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1,205 |
| • Density | 46.10/sq mi (17.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-18696 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0978875 |
Covington is a town in Wyoming County, New York. It is located on the eastern side of the county. In 2010, about 1,231 people lived there. The town was named after a famous person, General Leonard Covington.
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History of Covington
The Town of Covington was created in 1817. It was formed from parts of two other towns. These towns were Perry and Le Roy. At that time, Le Roy was in Genesee County.
Geography of Covington
Covington covers an area of about 26.1 square miles (67.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
A stream called the Oatka Creek flows through the Wyoming Valley in the town.
People and Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 2,144 | — | |
| 1830 | 2,716 | 26.7% | |
| 1840 | 2,438 | −10.2% | |
| 1850 | 1,385 | −43.2% | |
| 1860 | 1,286 | −7.1% | |
| 1870 | 1,189 | −7.5% | |
| 1880 | 1,176 | −1.1% | |
| 1890 | 1,151 | −2.1% | |
| 1900 | 930 | −19.2% | |
| 1910 | 923 | −0.8% | |
| 1920 | 788 | −14.6% | |
| 1930 | 696 | −11.7% | |
| 1940 | 698 | 0.3% | |
| 1950 | 789 | 13.0% | |
| 1960 | 827 | 4.8% | |
| 1970 | 953 | 15.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,075 | 12.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,266 | 17.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,357 | 7.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,232 | −9.2% | |
| 2016 (est.) | 1,205 | −2.2% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,357 people living in Covington. These people lived in 473 homes. About 377 of these were family homes.
The population density was about 51.9 people per square mile. There were 491 housing units in total.
About 34.5% of homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (67.0%) were married couples living together. About 15.4% of homes had just one person living there.
The population was spread out by age. About 27.6% were under 18 years old. About 10.2% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 37 years old.
Famous People from Covington
- S. Park Coon – He was a lawyer who served as the Attorney General for Wisconsin. He was also a colonel in the American Civil War.
Places in Covington
Here are some of the communities and locations you can find in Covington:
- Boyds Corners – This spot is in the northeast corner of the town.
- Covington – This is a small village, also known as Covington Center. It is located on Route 246.
- LaGrange – Another small village on Route 246, found near the southern town line.
- Orrs Corners – A location in the northeast part of the town.
- Pearl Creek – A small village near the northern town line on Route 19.
- Peoria – A village on Route 63, close to the eastern town line.
- Quinlans Corners – A location in the northeast corner of the town.
- Spragues Corners – A village located between Covington and Pearl Creek.
- Wyoming Valley – This is a valley on the western edge of the town. The Oatka Creek flows through it.
See also
In Spanish: Covington (Nueva York) para niños
