West Covina, CA Demographics
What is the population of West Covina?
There are 107,436 residents in West Covina, with a median age of 40. Of this, 48.16% are males and 51.84% are females. US-born citizens make up 62.26% of the resident pool in West Covina, while non-US-born citizens account for 25.94%. Additionally, 11.8% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 97,783 people in West Covina currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 107,436 | -0.7% |
| Male Population | 51,741 | -0.8% |
| Female Population | 55,695 | -0.6% |
Male Population 48.16%
Female Population 51.84%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 40 | 0.5% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 66,885 | -2.3% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 27,869 | 0.2% |
| Not Citizen | 12,682 | 6.5% |
Citizen U.S. Born 62.26%
Citizen not U.S. Born 25.94%
Not Citizen 11.8%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 418 | -10.3% |
| Moved from Same County | 6,768 | -3.7% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,109 | -2.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 409 | 21.7% |
| Same House as Last Year | 97,783 | -0.6% |
Moved from Abroad 0.39%
Moved from Same County 6.36%
Moved from Same State 1.04%
Moved from Different State 0.38%
Same House as Last Year 91.83%
What are the employment statistics in West Covina?
White-collar workers make up 78.02% of the working population in West Covina, while blue-collar employees account for 21.98%. There are also 9,096 entrepreneurs in West Covina (8.64% of the workforce); 71,352 workers employed in private companies (67.75%); and 18,118 people working in governmental institutions (17.2%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 82,166 | 96.0% |
| Blue Collar | 23,146 | 110.9% |
White Collar 78.02%
Blue Collar 21.98%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 9,096 | 107.1% |
| Private Companies | 71,352 | 98.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 18,118 | 103.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 6,746 | 90.6% |
Self Employees 8.64%
Private Companies 67.75%
Governmental Workers 17.2%
Not for Profit Companies 6.41%
How many households are there in West Covina?
There are a total of 32,586 households in West Covina, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 77.98% of these West Covina households, while non-family units account for the remaining 22.02%. Additionally, 34.02% of households have children and 65.98% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 32,586 | 0.9% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | -9.6% |
| Family Households | 25,411 | 1.0% |
| Non-Family Households | 7,175 | 0.6% |
Family Households 77.98%
Non-Family Households 22.02%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 11,087 | -0.2% |
| Households without Children | 21,499 | 1.5% |
Households with Children 34.02%
Households without Children 65.98%
What are the median and average incomes in West Covina?
The average annual household income in West Covina is $121,286, while the median household income sits at $98,570 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $95,070, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $117,333. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $58,523 and $76,073, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $121,286 | 3.0% |
| Median Household Income | $98,570 | 2.4% |
| People below Poverty Level | 10,242 | 3.8% |
| People above Poverty Level | 95,343 | -1.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in West Covina?
There are 33,810 housing units in West Covina, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1968. Of the 32,586 occupied housing units in West Covina, 60.77% are owner-occupied, while 39.23% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 66.3% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $735,300. In general, housing costs reach $2,178 per month in West Covina.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 33,810 | 0.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1968 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 566 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1,403 | 8.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 11,763 | -0.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4,205 | 1.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 7,915 | -3.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 3,684 | 1.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,932 | 4.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,186 | 2.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 974 | -8.5% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 182 | 405.6% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 32,586 | 0.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 19,802 | -1.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 12,784 | 5.4% |
Owner Occupied 60.77%
Renter Occupied 39.23%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 13,129 | -2.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 6,673 | -0.6% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $735,300 | 8.7% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $671,600 | 4.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,178 | 5.0% |
With Mortgage 66.3%
Without Mortgage 33.7%
What is the level of education in West Covina?
Approximately 33.75% of the population in West Covina holds a high school degree (that's 28,958 residents), while 21.42% have attained a college certificate (18,380 locals) and 20.63% have a bachelor's degree (17,704 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 6,494 | 10.4% |
| Some High School | 28,958 | -2.6% |
| Some College | 18,380 | -18.6% |
| Associate Degree | 7,718 | 7.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17,704 | 0.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,554 | -4.2% |
No High School 7.57%
Some High School 33.75%
Some College 21.42%
Associate Degree 8.99%
Bachelor's Degree 20.63%
Graduate Degree 7.64%
What is the marital status of West Covina residents?
A total of 34,514 people in West Covina have never been married (which represents 38.52% of the total population), while 41,820 of them are wedded (46.68%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,502 (1.68%) and 7,532 (8.41%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 34,514 | -1.2% |
| Married | 41,820 | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1,502 | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 5,725 | -2.0% |
| Divorced | 7,532 | -3.1% |
Never Married 38.52%
Married 46.68%
Separated 1.68%
Widowed 6.39%
Divorced 8.41%
What are the most common means of transportation in West Covina?
The top three means of transportation people in West Covina use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 42,947 residents commute by car, 871 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 393 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 42,947 | -2.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 871 | -17.3% |
| Subway or Elevated | 26 | N/A |
| Railroad | 100 | -46.0% |
| Bicycle | 137 | 7.0% |
| Motorcycle | 141 | -12.4% |
| TaxiCab | 150 | -14.3% |
| Walk | 393 | -11.5% |
What is the median and average household income in West Covina by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.