The city of West Covina, California, CA

West Covina, California Demographics

Age and Household Statistics in West Covina

Male Population: 51,374

Female Population: 54,434

West Covina Population: 105,808

Median Age: 38.5

Under 5 years old: approx. 5.3%

Under 18 years old: approx. 20.2%

Residents 65 or older: approx. 16.5%

Total Households: 30,855

Average People Per Household: 3

Marital Status Statistics

Never Married: 32,582

Married: 41,750

Separated: 1,463

Widowed: 5,715

Divorced: 7,088

Racial Statistics (percentages) in West Covina

White: 28.6%

Black or African American: 4.7%

American Indian/Native American: 1.1%

Asian: 29.9%

Two or More Races: 10.6%

Hispanic or Latino: 52.6%

Income Statistics in West Covina

Average Household Income: $101,927

Median Household Income: $85,626

People below Poverty Level: 9,248

Blue Collar Positions: 10,269

White Collar Positions: 42,053

Education Level in West Covina

No High School: 5,611

Some High School: 28,127

Some College: 21,574

Associate Degree: 7,110

Bachelor’s Degree: 17,449

Graduate Degree: 6,495

• In 1923 West Covina became an independent city to stop Covina from building a sewage farm in the area.
• After World War II, the city saw unprecedented growth.
• The area was known for walnut and orange groves.
• There have been a number of films and shows that were filmed in West Covina.
  • Boogie Nights (1997)
  • Good Burger (1997)
  • Encore! (2019 – 2020)
  • Wayne’s World (1992)
  • Frailty (2001)

Climate of West Covina 

Most of the cities in the SGV share a similar weather pattern and climate. 

The particular city of West Covina averages between 46F and 90F, and anything outside of that range is abnormal. 

Overall the weather in the area is Mediterranean in nature. 

During the summer, the average is in the 80s F and is fairly warm and dry.

During the winter months, the average is in the high 60s F to low 70s F. The overall feel is cool, somewhat humid, and has an arid feel.