City of Covington

City of Covington


The CBS television series, In the Heat of the Night, starring Carroll O'Conner, was filmed in Covington. Although the show ended in 1994, the town continues to be a favorite for location filming.

According to 2000 Census, the City of Covington had a population of 11,547 persons. Between 1990 and 2000, the city experienced a population increase of 17.1%, compared to the state growth during this period of 26.4%.