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Licking County, Ohio
Licking County, Ohio. Licking County had 185,564 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.0% since 2020, faster than Ohio (+0.9%). It holds 49 places (16 cities, villages and boroughs, 25 towns and townships and 8 census-designated) and 46 census tracts. GEOID 39089.
Licking County is one of the 10 counties of the Columbus, OH metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
185,564
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 178,519 · ACS 2020-2024: 181,837
Median household income
$84,426
±$2,405 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$275,200
±$5,562 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$1,078
±$34 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
How many people live in Licking County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 178,519 residents in Licking County. The Census Bureau estimates 185,564 for July 1, 2025, up 4.0% since 2020, faster than Ohio (+0.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 181,837 over 682 square miles of land.
| Measure | Licking County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 181,837 | 11,810,293 | +8,087 |
| Households | 68,620±589 | 4,863,191 | +4,585 |
| Average household size | 2.60±0.02 | 2.37 | −0.05 |
| Housing units | 73,273±75 | 5,292,391 | +2,452 |
Licking County's population since 2000
From 145,491 in 2000 to 185,564 in 2025: up 27.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Licking County?
Licking County holds 49 places: 16 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 25 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 8 census-designated places. The largest is Newark with 51,473 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Newark | 49,934 | $61,670 |
|---|---|---|
| Etna Township | 18,896 | $102,813 |
| Pataskala | 17,886 | $92,033 |
| Heath | 10,412 | $71,917 |
| Granville Township, Licking County | 10,244 | $135,843 |
| Reynoldsburg | 41,076 | $72,972 |
| Union Township, Licking County | 9,130 | $95,347 |
| Harrison Township, Licking County | 8,520 | $110,765 |
| Monroe Township, Licking County | 7,753 | $90,476 |
| Granville | 5,946 | $124,408 |
| Johnstown | 5,182 | $91,713 |
| Licking Township, Licking County | 4,824 | $92,048 |
| Beechwood Trails | 3,276 | $110,887 |
| Madison Township, Licking County | 3,248 | $87,472 |
| Newton Township, Licking County | 3,194 | $73,061 |
| Hanover Township, Licking County | 3,036 | $104,250 |
| Washington Township, Licking County | 2,992 | $82,857 |
| Liberty Township, Licking County | 2,756 | $146,803 |
| Jersey TownshipGEOID 3908939102 | 2,557 | $136,250 |
| St. Albans Township | 2,542 | $91,014 |
| Buckeye Lake | 2,520 | $79,286 |
| Hebron | 2,326 | $66,627 |
| Newark Township | 2,175 | $78,879 |
| Mary Ann TownshipGEOID 3908948132 | 2,120 | $55,455 |
| Franklin Township, Licking County | 2,112 | $114,516 |
| Utica | 2,064 | $84,464 |
| Bowling Green Township, Licking County | 1,799 | $111,683 |
| Bennington Township, Licking CountyGEOID 3908905494 | 1,682 | $93,047 |
| Perry Township, Licking CountyGEOID 3908961924 | 1,671 | $91,500 |
| McKean TownshipGEOID 3908946116 | 1,606 | $99,706 |
| Harbor Hills | 1,565 | $86,136 |
| Hartford Township, Licking County | 1,433 | $131,204 |
| Granville South | 1,420 | $131,307 |
| Hopewell Township, Licking CountyGEOID 3908936316 | 1,395 | $96,012 |
| Eden Township, Licking CountyGEOID 3908924332 | 1,281 | $109,010 |
| Hanover | 1,270 | $83,393 |
| Etna | 1,209 | $114,365 |
| Burlington TownshipGEOID 3908910366 | 1,209 | $140,584 |
| Fallsbury TownshipGEOID 3908926530 | 985 | $46,964 |
| MarneGEOID 3947950 | 772 | not published |
| Alexandria | 483 | $115,682 |
| Kirkersville | 471 | $87,802 |
| JerseyGEOID 3939088 | 427 | $151,827 |
| Hartford (Croton) | 404 | $54,509 |
| JacksontownGEOID 3938276 | 402 | $131,435 |
| St. LouisvilleGEOID 3969652 | 352 | $73,382 |
| BrownsvilleGEOID 3909596 | 214 | $76,492 |
| GratiotGEOID 3931458 | 215 | $67,083 |
| New Albany | 10,825 | $238,250 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Licking County?
The median resident of Licking County is 40.3 years old; 22.8% are under 18 and 17.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.1%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 4.2%. 4.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Licking County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.3±0.3 | 39.7 | +0.6 |
| Under 18 years | 22.8%±0.1 pts | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.5%±0.1 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.5% | 4.8% | +0.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.1%±0.4 pts | 75.8% | −5.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.2%±0.3 pts | 12.0% | +0.5 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.7%±0.2 pts | 2.5% | +2.5 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.7%±0.4 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.6%±0.3 pts | 5.2% | +2.0 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.8%±0.5 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.1%±0.6 pts | 6.6% | – |
| With a disability | 15.3%±0.8 pts | 14.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.3%±0.5 pts | 6.4% | −1.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.5%±0.5 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 29.3%±1.0 pts | 31.5% | +3.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.8%±0.7 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2%±0.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
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 Licking County earn?
Half of Licking County's 68,620 households earn less than $84,426 a year (±$2,405), against $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 the median was $79,489 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $4,937 after inflation. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Licking County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $84,426±$2,405 | $71,389 | +$4,937 |
| Mean household income | $110,408±$3,224 | $96,990 | – |
| Per capita income | $42,609±$1,228 | $40,552 | +$3,698 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.2%±0.9 pts | 13.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.2%±2.0 pts | 17.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.9%±1.0 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.4%±0.8 pts | 90.1% | – |
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 Licking County?
Owners occupy 73.7% of Licking County's occupied homes and renters 26.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $275,200 by its owner (±$5,562). The median renter pays $1,078 a month including utilities, and 34.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Licking County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $275,200±$5,562 | $214,800 | +$65,736 |
| Median gross rent | $1,078±$34 | $1,034 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.5%±3.2 pts | 37.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,693±$29 | $1,517 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.7%±1.3 pts | 67.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 73,273±75 | 5,292,391 | +2,452 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.0%±1.6 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.0%±1.2 pts | 68.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.8%±0.6 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7%±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 15.4%±0.9 pts | 19.0% | – |
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 many new homes is Licking County building?
Builders took permits for 153 new housing units across Licking County in 2025 (153 single-family), 0.8 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Licking County get to work?
72.5% of Licking County's workers drive alone and 15.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.2%.
| Measure | Licking County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.1%±1.1 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2%±0.4 pts | 4.8% | −1.2 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 72.5%±1.3 pts | 75.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.7%±0.9 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Walked | 2.2%±0.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.8%±1.1 pts | 13.0% | +11.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.6 min±0.7 | 23.4 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 are Licking County's census tracts?
Licking County is divided into 46 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $30,660 (Tract 7590) to $174,375 (Tract 7591.02).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Licking County compare with Ohio's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 17th of 88 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 8th of 88 |
| Residents per square mile | 23rd of 88 |
| Median household income | 11th of 88 |
| Median home value | 8th of 88 |
| Median gross rent | 12th of 88 |
| Poverty rate | 64th of 88 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22nd of 88 |
| Median age | 60th of 88 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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