As of the census of 2000, there were 105,080 people, 31,411 households, and 25,254 families residing in the city. The current approximate population as of 2004 is 111,404. The population density was 2,518.4/km² (6,524.6/mi²). There were 32,058 housing units at an average density of 768.3/km² (1,990.5/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 23.0% White, 6.0% African American, 0.3% Native American, 22.0% Asian, 0.6% Pacific Islander, .2% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino mainly Mexican of any race were 45.7% of the population.
There were 31,411 households out of which 41.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.2% were married couples living together, 15.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.6% were non-families. 14.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.32 and the average family size was 3.67.
In the city the population was spread out with 28.5% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 94.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $53,002, and the median income for a family was $57,614. Males had a median income of $38,160 versus $31,138 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,342. About 6.8% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.1% of those under age 18 and 7.3% of those age 65 or over.
Over the past two decades, West Covina has experienced significant demographic change. The Hispanic proportion of its population has increased from 21% in 1980 to 45.7% in 2000, while the white non-Hispanic proportion has decreased from 64.8% to 23% in that period. The proportion of the population that is Asian or Pacific Islander increased from 3.8% to 22.6% from 1980 to 2000.
West Covina is mostly served by the West Covina Unified School District, which has 13 public and seven private elementary schools; three middle schools; one high school, West Covina High School; one continuation high school (coronado high); and one adult school (Coronado Alt. High School). Coronado High School has moved to a new location at 1500 E Francisquito ave, West Covina,CA 91791. Approximately 35,000 students were enrolled in West Covina public schools during the 2001-2002 school year. West Covina High School is 50 years old at this time and South Hills high is 40 years old.South Hills High School has dominated West Covina High School in state API scores for 49 years (not in a row).Half of the residents of the South Hills area have the option of both West Covina High School or South Hills High School, but the the rest are required to go to South Hills High School. Some portions of West Covina are also served by the Covina Valley Unified School District (including students who attend South Hills High School, Traweek Middle School, and Mesa Elementary School). Some students from West Covina—those who attend Nogales High School, Rincon Intermediate, Giano Intermediate, and Hollingworth Elementary Schools—are served by the Rowland Unified School District.
While there are no universities within the city, there are several colleges and universities within a few miles of the city including Azusa Pacific University; Citrus College; Mt. San Antonio College; Pasadena City College; Whittier College; University of the West; and California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.
