Economy & Jobs — Covington, Georgia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $58,810 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$54,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $29,413 |
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| Poverty Rate | 20.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 6,958 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 22.6% |
| Retail | 13.2% |
| Arts Food | 9.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 75 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 48 |
| Gas Stations | 47 |
| Physician Offices | 41 |
| Law Offices | 28 |
| Real Estate Offices | 22 |
| Insurance Agencies | 22 |
| General Merchandise | 20 |
| Child Day Care | 19 |
| Dental Offices | 17 |
| Convenience Stores | 16 |
| Grocery Stores | 13 |
| Beauty Salons | 13 |
| Commercial Banks | 13 |
| Auto Repair | 11 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
