The City of Covington offers small-city charm and big-city benefits.
Incorporated in 1815 at the confluence of the Ohio and Licking rivers and named after a war hero, Covington’s population of almost 41,000 people makes it at once both Kentucky’s fifth-most populous city and the largest (and closest) Northern Kentucky neighbor of massive Cincinnati just to the north.
The City is defined by its handsome architecture, historic homes, repurposed commercial spaces, a racially and ethnically diverse populace, an extensive parks system, and an Old World work ethic infused with creative talent. With a nod to its past, Covington celebrates an innovative and vibrant future.