| Place Name | Cove City |
| Place Type | Town |
| ZIP Code(s) | 28523 |
| County | Craven County |
| Area Code(s) | 252 |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) |
| Population (2022) | 527 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | -5.26% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 62.87% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | New Bern, NC |
| US Congressional District(s) | North Carolina 3rd |
| State House Districts | 12 |
| State Senate Districts | 2 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 62.87% |
| African American | 31.78% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 5.35% |