Covington Township, Tioga County, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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Covington Township,
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An old barn in Covington Township
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Map of Tioga County Highlighting Covington Township
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Map of Pennsylvania highlighting Tioga County
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Pennsylvania | |
| County | Tioga | |
| Settled | 1801 | |
| Incorporated | 1815 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 36.44 sq mi (94.38 km2) | |
| • Land | 36.40 sq mi (94.28 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,031  |
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1,027 | |
| • Density | 28.10/sq mi (10.85/km2) | |
| Time zone | Eastern Time Zone (North America) | |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT | |
| FIPS code | 42-117-16680 | |
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,047 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,022 | −2.4% | |
| 2020 | 1,031 | 0.9% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,027 | 0.5% | |
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Covington Township is a small community located in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It was first settled in 1801 and officially became a township in 1815. According to the 2020 census, about 1,031 people live here.
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What is Covington Township Like?
Land and Water
Covington Township covers an area of about 36.3 square miles (94.38 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.10 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives Here?
In 2000, there were 1,047 people living in Covington Township. These people lived in 402 homes, with 297 of them being families.
Most people in the township were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 0.57% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes had children under 18 living there. About 62.7% of homes were married couples. Some homes had a female head without a husband. About 20.4% of homes were individuals living alone. This included 10.0% of people aged 65 or older.
The average home had about 2.6 people. The average family had about 3 people.
Age and Income
The population in the township was spread across different age groups. About 26.4% of residents were under 18 years old. About 30.0% were between 25 and 44 years old. About 12.3% were 65 years or older. The average age was 37 years.
In 2000, the average income for a household was $34,375. For families, the average income was $38,203. About 15.2% of all people lived below the poverty line. This included about 20.7% of children under 18 and 21.1% of seniors aged 65 or over.
Places to Know in Covington Township
- Cherry Flats – This is a small village. It is located near the western edge of the township.
- Tioga State Forest – A large part of south-central Covington Township is covered by the Tioga State Forest. This is a great place for nature and outdoor activities.
Famous People from Covington Township
- John Patton – He was a Congressman. This means he was a person who represented the area in the United States government.
