Township · Ohio
Etna Township, Ohio
Etna Township, township, in Licking County, Ohio. Etna Township had 20,136 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 18,896 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 19,377 (±37). GEOID 3908925690.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
20,136
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 18,896 · ACS 2020-2024: 19,377 ±37
Median household income
$102,813
±$7,627 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$299,800
±$13,484 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$1,461
±$87 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
Where is Etna Township and what county is it in?
Etna Township is a township in Licking County, Ohio. It covers 23.3 square miles of land, 812 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Etna Township: Etna (CDP, 1,209 in 2020). Part of Reynoldsburg (city) and Kirkersville (village) also lie in it.
Etna Township is in the Columbus, OH metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 10 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Etna Township, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 20,136 people lived in Etna Township on July 1, 2025, up 6.7% since 2020, faster than Ohio (+0.9%). The 2020 Census counted 18,896 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 19,377 (±37).
| Measure | Etna Township | Licking County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 19,377±37 | 181,837 | +2,342 |
| Households | 7,206±337 | 68,620 | +1,093 |
| Average household size | 2.69±0.13 | 2.60 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,624±342 | 73,273 | +1,043 |
Etna Township's population since 2000
From 5,410 in 2000 to 20,136 in 2025: up 272.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Etna Township as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Etna Township?
The median resident of Etna Township is 39.5 years old; 23.7% are under 18 and 13.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 61.4%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 16.2%. 13.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Etna Township | Licking County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.5±2.0 | 40.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.7%±2.0 pts | 22.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.0%±1.7 pts | 17.5% | – |
| Male | 51.4%±1.7 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.4%±1.7 pts | 2.5% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 61.4%±3.6 pts | 85.1% | −18.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 16.2%±2.4 pts | 4.2% | +4.3 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 13.4%±2.6 pts | 3.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.9%±1.5 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 13.9%±2.4 pts | 4.6% | +7.7 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 18.5%±3.3 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.4%±1.7 pts | 8.1% | – |
| With a disability | 9.6%±1.7 pts | 15.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.3%±1.7 pts | 5.3% | +4.0 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.9%±2.1 pts | 93.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 35.3%±3.5 pts | 29.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 14.0%±2.5 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.4%±2.7 pts | 90.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.2%±1.7 pts | 1.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Etna Township earn?
Half of Etna Township's 7,206 households earn less than $102,813 a year (±$7,627), against $84,426 in Licking County and $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 the median was $112,775 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $9,962 after inflation. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Etna Township | Licking County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $102,813±$7,627 | $84,426 | −$9,962 |
| Mean household income | $115,001±$10,704 | $110,408 | – |
| Per capita income | $43,826±$3,870 | $42,609 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.9%±3.0 pts | 10.2% | +5.6 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.7%±5.5 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.9%±2.3 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.3%±1.4 pts | 95.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.6%±1.5 pts | 92.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Etna Township?
Owners occupy 79.5% of Etna Township's occupied homes and renters 20.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $299,800 by its owner (±$13,484). The median renter pays $1,461 a month including utilities, and 37.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Etna Township | Licking County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $299,800±$13,484 | $275,200 | +$61,292 |
| Median gross rent | $1,461±$87 | $1,078 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.8%±12.2 pts | 34.5% | +19.0 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,826±$71 | $1,693 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.5%±3.6 pts | 73.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 20.5%±3.6 pts | 26.3% | – |
| Housing units | 7,624±342 | 73,273 | +1,043 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.2%±3.5 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.3%±3.7 pts | 76.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.6%±1.1 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.1%±1.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.9%±1.9 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.0%±1.7 pts | 15.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.4%±1.6 pts | 5.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Etna Township work and get to work?
65.5% of Etna Township's workers drive alone and 22.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.5%.
| Measure | Etna Township | Licking County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.3%±3.0 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5%±2.2 pts | 3.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 65.5%±4.1 pts | 72.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.8%±2.7 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.9%±0.8 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 22.5%±5.1 pts | 15.8% | +17.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.0 min±2.7 | 26.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Etna Township?
5 census tracts lie mostly in Etna Township, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $77,969 (Tract 7562.01) to $113,393 (Tract 7562.03).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 7574.01Licking County | 4,773 | $112,766 |
| Tract 7562.04Licking County | 6,311 | $92,510 |
| Tract 7562.03Licking County | 3,306 | $113,393 |
| Tract 7562.01Licking County | 2,629 | $77,969 |
| Tract 7574.02Licking County | 2,975 | $113,080 |
| Tract 7559.02Licking County | 2,725 | $92,333 |
| Tract 7571Licking County | 4,246 | $107,734 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Etna Township) · Census block assignment files
How does Etna Township compare with other places in Ohio?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Etna Township is the 586th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 47th-most populous of 1,311 in Ohio.
Etna Township ranks 249th of 1,699 places in Ohio with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 47th | 1,311 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 87th | 1,589 |
| Residents per square mile | 632nd | 1,734 |
| Median household income | 249th | 1,699 |
| Per capita income | 424th | 1,729 |
| Median home value | 264th | 1,707 |
| Median gross rent | 108th | 1,453 |
| Poverty rate | 686th | 1,116 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 311th | 1,613 |
| Median age | 1,143rd | 1,727 |
| Owner-occupied share | 879th | 1,732 |
| Work from home | 101st | 990 |
| Travel time to work | 383rd | 1,731 |
Etna Township's figures with every place in Ohio (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Etna Township?
8 of the 57 figures for Etna Township on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Etna Township are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.