Licking County Summary

Life in Licking County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Licking County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Licking County:

  • The population in Licking County is 178,844.

  • The median home value in Licking County is $302,730.

  • The median income in Licking County is $78,505.

  • The median rent in Licking County is $960.

  • The unemployment rate in Licking County is 3.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Licking County is 9.8%.

  • The average high in Licking County is 68.9° and there are 104.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Licking County

List Of Cities & Towns in Licking County

Newark, OH Population 50,062

Reynoldsburg, OH Population 40,926

Pataskala, OH Population 17,843

New Albany, OH Population 10,516

Heath, OH Population 10,492

Granville, OH Population 5,778

John, OH Population 5,183

Beechwood Trails, OH Population 2,905

Buckeye Lake, OH Population 2,517

Hebron, OH Population 2,485

Utica, OH Population 2,024

Harbor Hills, OH Population 1,635

Granville South, OH Population 1,168

Hanover, OH Population 1,123

Etna, OH Population 958

Kirkersville, OH Population 556

Alexandria, OH Population 507

St. Louisville, OH Population 383

Brownsville, OH Population 378

Marne, OH Population 358

Gratiot, OH Population 231

Hartford, OH Population 0

Map Of Licking County

Licking County, OH Weather

  • The average high in Licking County is 68.9°.

  • There are 81.38 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 104.8 inches of rain each year with 8.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:23 hours of sun each day in Licking County.

StatLicking County
Mean High68.9
Nice Days81.38
Rainfall104.8
Snowfall8.8
Sunny_hours4:23
68.9°
Average High
104.8
Inches of Rain

Licking County Photos

Crane Lake In Buckeye Lake
Source: Public Domain
Ohio Granville Inn
Source: Wikipedia User Ebyabe | GFDL
End Of A Ditch At The Great Circle In Newark
Source: Public Domain
Hebronc Ohio Aerial
Source: Public Domain
George And Christina Ealy Housec Front From East
Source: Public Domain
Ohio Newark Great Circle
Source: Wikipedia User Ebyabe | GFDL

Licking County Demographics

Population over time in Licking County

The current population in Licking County is 178,844. The population has increased 2.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 177,454 1.2%
2021 175,409 1.0%
2020 173,750 -

Gender in Licking County

  • Licking County is 50.4% female with 90,216 female residents.

  • Licking County is 49.6% male with 88,627 male residents.

Female
50.4% (90,216)
Male
49.6% (88,627)
Gender Licking County OH USA
Female 50.4% 50.6% 50.4%
Male 49.6% 49.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Licking County

Licking County is:

  • 87.2% White with 155,959 White residents.

  • 4.0% African American with 7,215 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 77 American Indian residents.

  • 2.7% Asian with 4,860 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 37 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 927 Other residents.

  • 3.2% Two Or More with 5,768 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.2% Hispanic with 4,001 Hispanic residents.

White
87.2% (155,959)
African American
4.0% (7,215)
American Indian
0.0% (77)
Asian
2.7% (4,860)
Hawaiian
0.0% (37)
Other
0.5% (927)
Two Or More
3.2% (5,768)
Hispanic
2.2% (4,001)

Table: Licking County By Race

Race Licking County OH USA
White 87.2% 77.2% 58.9%
African American 4.0% 12.2% 12.1%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 2.7% 2.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.2% 3.6% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.2% 4.2% 18.7%

Household Income For Licking County, Ohio

  • 3.7% of households in Licking County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.1% of households in Licking County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.2% of households in Licking County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.7% of households in Licking County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 9.8% of households in Licking County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.4% of households in Licking County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.5% of households in Licking County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 20.3% of households in Licking County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 9.3% of households in Licking County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 9.0% of households in Licking County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.7% (6,585)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.1% (7,399)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.2% (11,152)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.7% (12,064)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.8% (17,488)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.4% (31,066)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.5% (24,068)
$100,000 to $149,999
20.3% (36,333)
$150,000 to $199,999
9.3% (16,562)
$200,000 or more
9.0% (16,121)
Income Licking County OH USA
Less than $10,000 3.7% 5.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.1% 4.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.2% 7.9% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.7% 8.3% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.8% 12.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.4% 17.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.5% 13.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 20.3% 16.5% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 9.3% 7.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 9.0% 7.6% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Licking County for adults over 25

  • 1.0% of adults in Licking County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Licking County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 34.0% of adults in Licking County completed high school / ged.

  • 20.0% of adults in Licking County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Licking County completed associate's degree.

  • 20.0% of adults in Licking County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 8.0% of adults in Licking County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Licking County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Licking County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
0% (1,788)
9-12th Grade
5% (8,942)
High School / GED
34% (60,806)
Some College
20% (35,768)
Associate's Degree
10% (17,884)
Bachelor's Degree
20% (35,768)
Master's Degree
8% (14,307)
Professional Degree
1% (1,788)
Doctorate Degree
1% (1,788)
Education Licking County OH USA
< 9th Grade 0% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 6% 6%
High School / GED 34% 32% 26%
Some College 20% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 20% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 8% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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