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Next is Covington, which once thrived as an oil boomtown but now shares Marshall's fate of decline. With an estimated population of 360, Covington is steadily losing residents. However, it boasts a higher median household income of $74,500, with a relatively low poverty rate of 21% for school-aged children.
Here, remnants of Covington’s glory days are visible through its post office, defunct market, and a few murals that still reflect the town’s spirit. The community grapples with a low crime rate, but the number of vacant storefronts hints at economic stagnation.