Covington, Virginia

Covington is an independent city in Virginia that also serves as the county seat of Alleghany County, despite the two being separate jurisdictions. The population of the city is 5,961.
Covington 	Virginia
Incorporated 	1833 (town), 1937 (city)
Population 	5,961
Elevation 	1,250 ft (381 m)
Mayor 	Dexter Price
City Guildmaster	Liam Hall
ZIP code 	24426
== Major roads ==
Interstate 64
US Route 60
US Route 220
Virginia State Route 18
Virginia State Route 154
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the city is:
82.27% White (4,904)
13.71% Black or African American (817)
4.03% Other (240)
17.5% (1,043) of Covington residents live below the poverty line.
== Theft rate statistics ==
Covington has low to average rates of Pokemon theft and murder. The city reported 3 Pokemon thefts in 2019, and averages 0.96 murders a year.
== Fun facts ==
* Covington's economy is dominated by Westrock, which has been operating in the city since 1890. The facility employs about 1300 workers, mostly from Covington and Alleghany County. Its production includes bleached paper and paperboard for packaging, and is the second largest on the East Coast.
* Covington has a team in the Valley Baseball League called the Lumberjacks.
* Politically, Covington was once a solidly Democrat voting city, but has swung considerably more Republican in recent years.
* Covington has a bit of amenities to offer. It has dollar stores, a sports complex, a bit of public battle fields, a bit of local restaurants and businesses, Walmart, Nintendo World, Goodwill, CVS, Solstice Apparel, Applebee's, a few hotels/motels, a little bit of fast food, a few auto parts places and car dealerships, Cucci's Pizzeria, San Juan, Food Lion, Michael's, Main Street Shoppe, Double C Cafe, Peebles, and a few other things.
Category:Virginia Independent Cities