How long is the commute from Covington, OH?
Workers who live in Covington, OH take an average of 24.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
76.0% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
1.9% of workers walk to work.
10.8% work from home.
6.4% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.7 minutes (±5.4)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 10.8%
- Households without a car
- 6.4%
How people in Covington get to work
| Means of transportation | Covington | Miami County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 76.0% (±7.0 points) | 80.3% | 75.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 9.5% (±4.3 points) | 6.3% | 7.5% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±3.1 points) | 0.2% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.9% (±2.2 points) | 1.6% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.9% (±2.4 points) | 1.6% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.8% (±5.4 points) | 10.2% | 13.0% | 15.1% |
In Covington, the average commute is not measurably different from Miami County (22.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (23.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Covington, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Miami County (0.2%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (1.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Miami County, Covington ranks 7 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1223 of 2,353.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Covington
| Vehicles available | Covington | Miami County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.4% (±4.7 points) | 5.7% | 7.5% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.8% (±10.7 points) | 26.3% | 34.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.8% (±8.4 points) | 40.0% | 37.4% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.0% (±7.7 points) | 28.0% | 21.2% | 21.9% |
In Covington, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Miami County (5.7%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (7.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Covington
| Covington | Miami County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.8% (±5.4 points) | 10.2% (±1.1 points) | 13.0% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.3% (±6.4 points) | 95.1% (±0.7 points) | 94.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 84.1% (±6.8 points) | 92.3% (±0.8 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Covington, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Miami County (92.3%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (90.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Covington
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covington | — | 24.7 minutes (±5.4) | — |
| Newberry Township | 2.2 mi | 25.6 minutes (±2.9) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Miami County) | 3.2 mi | 19.9 minutes (±4.6) | Not measurably different |
| Bradford | 4.1 mi | 21.9 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Pleasant Hill | 4.6 mi | 23.5 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Newton Township (Miami County) | 5.1 mi | 21.9 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Piqua | 6.0 mi | 19.1 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Adams Township (Darke County) | 7.4 mi | 22.7 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Concord Township (Miami County) | 7.6 mi | 21.3 minutes (±1.5) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Miami County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laura | 33.5 minutes (±4.9) |
| 2 | Ludlow Falls | 30.9 minutes (±9.5) |
| 3 | Springcreek Township | 29.5 minutes (±8.8) |
| 4 | Union Township (Miami County) | 28.1 minutes (±2.7) |
| 5 | West Milton | 27.8 minutes (±4.1) |
| 6 | Newberry Township | 25.6 minutes (±2.9) |
| 7 | Covington | 24.7 minutes (±5.4) |
| 8 | Fletcher | 24.3 minutes (±4.8) |
| 9 | Casstown | 23.8 minutes (±3.8) |
| 10 (tie) | Pleasant Hill | 23.5 minutes (±3.2) |
| 10 (tie) | Staunton Township | 23.5 minutes (±3.0) |
| 12 | Potsdam | 23.0 minutes (±3.1) |
| 13 | Lostcreek Township | 22.9 minutes (±2.9) |
Showing 13 of 24 places in Miami County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Covington
How long is the average commute in Covington?
Workers who live in Covington, OH take an average of 24.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Covington without a car?
6.4% of households in Covington have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Covington?
10.8% (±5.4 points) of workers who live in Covington worked from home, and 84.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Covington village, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Covington village, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Covington village, Ohio
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Covington village, Ohio (place:19050, in state:39).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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