In 1923, the 507 population of West Covina came together to incorporate the city of West Covina so as to prevent a sewage farm from being created within the current city boundaries. Ever since then, walnut and orange trees have prospered throughout the city. The city currently has a population of 105,080 and is considered to have been "built out" to the point where the populace cannot grow any bigger.
During the year 1969, the city finally started to begin to seriously develop. The City Hall and Police facilities were built as examples by the Joint Power Authority within the County of Los Angeles (Made up of the City of West Covina and Los Angeles County). Afterward, they even constructed a three level parking structure in the civic centre complex. Within this particular complex, there is the Los Angeles County Regional Library, West Covina Courthouse (renamed from Citrus Municipal Court), together with numerous City Hall offices.
There is not much existing land left since the city seems to be entirely expanded. There is not too much industrial activity taking place in an around the city of West Covina. Residential and commercial companies are common, with retail businesses being the most prosperous. West Covina within the San Gabriel Valley is an attractive place for businesses to settle because of its affordable housing, accessible freeways, competitive rental rates and land prices, as well as a strong clientèle base.
The median age and the average age of West Covina are rising. There are less kids (5-19) and young adults (20-24) than there are adults (between 25-44) and seniors (65+). The minority population is also growing, and is up to 77 percent of the total population. As there are a lot more African-American, Hispanic and Asian citizens residing here, the city has begun to focus on a lot more programs supporting cultural diversity. They have likewise started focusing on programs in order to benefit seniors.
In West Covina, the major employers are the Peske Motorcars, San Gabriel Publishing Company, Target, Macy's, and JC Penny. Due to recent redevelopment, the city is also attracting businesses such as Regal Entertainment, The Home Depot, Hooters, Elephant Bar, XX1 Forever, Audi, Sephora, et cetera.