North Shore Louisiana News

Of the 10,471 people living in Covington in 2020, 48.8 percent (5,112) were women and 51.2 percent (5,359) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the North Shore Louisiana News.

Males 18 and over outnumbered females in the same age group by 658. In the 65 and over age range, there were 999 females and 737 males.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.

Sex and age range	Estimated number	Percent of total
Males 18 and over	3,323	31.7
Females 18 and over	2,665	25.5
Males 65 and over	737	7
Females 65 and over	999	9.5

Source: US Census Bureau