Licking County, OH

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2022 Population

178,844

0.783% 1-year growth

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

J. D. Vance

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

40.2

0.249% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

9.81%

3.52% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$78,505

7.88% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$232,200

19% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

86,878

1.77% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Licking County, OH had a population of 179k people with a median age of 40.2 and a median household income of $78,505. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Licking County, OH grew from 177,454 to 178,844, a 0.783% increase and its median household income grew from $72,771 to $78,505, a 7.88% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Licking County, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.03%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.23%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.72%), and White (Hispanic) (1.05%).

None of the households in Licking County, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99% of the residents in Licking County, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Licking County, OH are Denison University (685 degrees awarded in 2022), Central Ohio Technical College (593 degrees), and Ohio State University-Newark Campus (545 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Licking County, OH was $232,200, and the homeownership rate was 73.5%.

Most people in Licking County, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Licking County, OH was 2 cars per household.

Licking County, OH borders Coshocton County, OH, Delaware County, OH, Fairfield County, OH, Franklin County, OH, Knox County, OH, Muskingum County, OH, and Perry County, OH.

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Population & Diversity

Licking County, OH is home to a population of 179k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2022, 2.74% of Licking County, OH residents were born outside of the country (4.9k people).

In 2022, there were 21.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (156k people) in Licking County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.22k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.77k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99%

2022 Citizenship

99.1%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 99% of Licking County, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Licking County, OH was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Licking County, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Licking County, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
156k ± 527
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
7.22k ± 532
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.77k ± 691

2.24%

Hispanic Population

4k people

2.24% of the people in Licking County, OH are hispanic (4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Licking County, OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Ohio.

Most Common Origin

India
65,962 ± 6,288 people
Mexico
43,233 ± 5,095 people
China
34,193 ± 4,533 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 65,962 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 43,233 and China with 34,193.

Foreign-Born Population

2.74%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

4.9k people

3.31%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

5.87k people

As of 2022, 2.74% of Licking County, OH residents (4.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Licking County, OH was 3.31%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Licking County, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,151 ± 438
Gulf War (1990s)
2,193 ± 434
Gulf War (2001-)
2,031 ± 349

Licking County, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.89 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Licking County, OH employs 86.9k people. The largest industries in Licking County, OH are Health Care & Social Assistance (12,511 people), Retail Trade (10,540 people), and Manufacturing (9,966 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($88,289), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($83,036), and Utilities ($79,583).

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,975. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

86.9k

2022 Value

± 2,333

1.77%

1 Year growth

± 3.7%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Licking County, OH grew at a rate of 1.77%, from 85.4k employees to 86.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Licking County, OH, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (10,180 people), Management Occupations (8,795 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (7,819 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Licking County, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

86.9k

2022 Value

± 2,333

1.77%

1 Year growth

± 3.7%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Licking County, OH grew at a rate of 1.77%, from 85.4k employees to 86.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Licking County, OH, are Health Care & Social Assistance (12,511 people), Retail Trade (10,540 people), and Manufacturing (9,966 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Licking County, OH, though some of these residents may live in Licking County, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$55,999

Median earning men ± $1,376

$39,998

Median earning women ± $1,796

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($83,818), Information ($75,793), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($72,661).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($64,930), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,581), and Information ($57,104).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

1.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 5.51M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 1.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Ohio.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

938
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
747
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
734
Manufacturing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Licking County, OH went to Donald J. Trump with 63.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (35.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%).

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (63.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (35.1%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.36%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Licking County, OH for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

J. D. Vance

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing Ohio.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Licking County, OH awarded 2,120 degrees. The student population of Licking County, OH in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 3,167 male students and 4,389 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Licking County, OH are White (1,469 and 73.1%), followed by Black or African American (176 and 8.76%), Hispanic or Latino (112 and 5.57%), and Two or More Races (105 and 5.22%).

The largest universities in Licking County, OH by number of degrees awarded are Denison University (685 and 32.3%), Central Ohio Technical College (593 and 28%), and Ohio State University-Newark Campus (545 and 25.7%).

The most popular majors in Licking County, OH are General Studies (442 and 20.8%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (180 and 8.49%), and Registered Nursing (150 and 7.08%).

The median tuition costs in Licking County, OH are $60,000 for private four year colleges, and $6,847 and $20,345 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Licking County, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 22%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 25.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 7,556 (41.9% men and 58.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 7,556 students enrolled in Licking County, OH, 41.9% men and 58.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,822 records, of which 58.4% were women and 41.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Econometrics & Quantitative Economics
77 degrees awarded
International Business, Trade, & Commerce
56 degrees awarded
Other Research & Experimental Psychology
53 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Licking County, OH was Econometrics & Quantitative Economics with 77 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Licking County, OH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Denison University
685 degrees awarded
Central Ohio Technical College
593 degrees awarded
Ohio State University-Newark Campus
545 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Denison University with 685 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 831 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Licking County, OH, which is 0.645 times less than the 1,289 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,469 degrees mean that there were 8.35 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 176 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($60,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($267) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,010) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.724% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.686% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (3.05M), Some college (1.98M), and Bachelors Degree (1.63M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Licking County, OH was $232,200 in 2022, which is 0.824 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $195,100 to $232,200, a 19% increase. The homeownership rate in Licking County, OH is 73.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Licking County, OH have an average commute time of 26.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Licking County, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Licking County, OH is $78,505. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Licking County, OH was Census Tract 7550 with a value of $122,292, followed by Census Tract 7571 and Census Tract 7539, with respective values of $103,125 and $102,250.

In 2023, 11.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Licking County, OH. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.06%.

Housing

Property

$232,200

Median Property Value 2022

±$3,867

$49,402

Median Property Taxes

±$1,467

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Licking County, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Licking County, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73.5%

Homeownership

2022

63.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 73.5% of the housing units in Licking County, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Licking County, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 7550
Census Tract 7571
Census Tract 7539

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Licking County, OH was Census Tract 7550 with a value of $122,292, followed by Census Tract 7571 and Census Tract 7539, with respective values of $103,125 and $102,250.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Licking County, OH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$78,505

Median Household Income

± $2,179

67.2k

Number of Households

± 1,946

In 2022, the median household income of the 67.2k households in Licking County, OH grew to $78,505 from the previous year's value of $72,771.

The following chart displays the households in Licking County, OH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Licking County, OH is from Ohio.

0.456

2022 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2022, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0361% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Ohio across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (77.5%)
Worked At Home (12%)
Carpooled (7.03%)

In 2022, 77.5% of workers in Licking County, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12%) and those who carpooled to work (7.03%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Licking County, OH have a longer commute time (26.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.72% of the workforce in Licking County, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Licking County, OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Licking County, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Licking County, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 11.6% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Licking County, OH. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 1.06%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

9.81% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Licking County, OH (17.2k out of 175k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Licking County, OH is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 15.5% of the children was living in poverty in Licking County, OH. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 5.7%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.7% of the population of Licking County, OH has health coverage, with 53.8% on employee plans, 15.2% on Medicaid, 12.8% on Medicare, 11.5% on non-group plans, and 1.43% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Licking County, OH see 2508 patients per year on average, which represents a 6.36% increase from the previous year (2358 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2615 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 676 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,508 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Licking County, OH

Primary care physicians in Licking County, OH see an average of 2,508 patients per year. This represents a 6.36% increase from the previous year (2,358 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Licking County, OH in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.5% under 18 years, 19.5% between 18 and 34 years, 39.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.28%

Uninsured

53.8%

Employer Coverage

15.2%

Medicaid

12.8%

Medicare

11.5%

Non-Group

1.43%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Licking County, OH declined by 8.07% from 5.74% to 5.28%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Licking County, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 44.3 in Licking County, OH.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Licking County, OH.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 37.3% in Licking County, OH.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Licking County, OH.