Living in Covel, West Virginia

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Covel · Census data 2020–2024

Covel has 90 residents with a median age of 35.3. .

Covel is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Covel at a glance

Population
90
Median age
35.3State: 42.7
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
48.1%

Is Covel a good place to live?

The weather is best in June to September.

Housing in Covel: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
98
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
71.4%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
3.21

71.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Covel has many vacation and second homes.

Covel demographics

Population
90
Median age
35.3
Under 18
40%
65 and older
0%
Households
28
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
0%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Covel ›

Education in Covel

48.1% of adults 25 and older in Covel have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 48.1% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Covel48.1%
West Virginia24.1%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Covel

Unemployment rate
0%State: 5.4%
Average commute
—State: 27 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
100%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
100%

Covel vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Covel90———
Bud644$25,548——
Mullens2,034$61,563$78,600—
Northfork169$50,208$33,700—
Montcalm484$63,024——

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Living in Covel: FAQ

Is Covel, WV a good place to live?

What is the median age in Covel?

The median age in Covel is 35.3 years (West Virginia: 42.7).

What is the unemployment rate in Covel?

The unemployment rate in Covel is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Covel?

48.1% of adults in Covel have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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