About Covington
Community Description
Location/Boundaries
Covington is located in the northeast corner of Wyoming County. It is bordered by Genesee County to the north, Livingston County to the east, the Town of Middlebury to the west and the Town of Perry to the South. New York State Routes 19, 246 and 63 all pass through the Town of Covington.
Dates of Settlement and Incorporation
The Town of Covington was first settled in 1806. It was incorporated in 1817.
Notable Facts
The Town of Covington was home to one of Wyoming County's early salt companies, the Pearl Salt Company. Dairy farming is the predominate agriculture followed by some wheat, corn and vegetable growing. Covington is home to Markin Tubing, D and M Precision (tool and die makers), Dumbleton's Used Auto Parts, M & T Trucking, Agrifab and Repair, Wellman Service and Merryway Kennels..
Landscape Features
Topography
Rolling hills dominated by agriculture define the topography of Covington.
Hydrography
Oatka Creek
Watersheds
The Town of Covington lies within a three watersheds, though the majority is in the Oatka Creek watershed. The southeast corner of the town lies within the Beards Creek watershed and a small part of the northeast corner is in the Canaseraga Creek to Oatka Creek watershed.
Area
Square Miles
26.1
Acres
16,704
Population Trends
Between 1980 and 2000, the population of the Town of Covington increased 25% from 1,075 to 1,357. It is projected that Covington will grow another 1.5% in the next forth year. (G/FLRPC, 2003)
Demographics (Census 2000)
- Population: 1,357
- Sex Ratio: Male 51%, Female 49%
- Median Age: 36.6
- Median Household Income: $40,446
- Median Family Income: $41,683
- Families Below Poverty Line: 5.5%
- Individuals Below Poverty Line: 8.1%
- Housing Units: 497
- Median Housing Value: $78,900
School Districts
Pavilion CSD, Wyoming CSD, Perry CSD
Utilities
- Electricity:
- Natural Gas:
- Telephone: Frontier, Verizon
- Water Supply:
- Waste Water:
Public Safety
Police Departments
Wyoming County Sheriffs Department, NYS Police
Fire Departments
Pavilion Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Service, Wyoming Hook and Ladder, Perry Center Fire Department
Emergency Medical Services
Monroe Ambulance (through Wyoming County Community Hospital)
Nearby Medical Facilities
Wyoming County Community Hospital
Natural, Cultural, & Historic Resources
Parks/Preserves
None
Historic and Cultural REsources
Pratt truss bridge.