Licking County's estimated 2026 population is 186,788 with a growth rate of 0.66% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Licking County is the 16th largest county in Ohio. The 2010 population was 166,725 and has seen a growth of 12.03% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.3 years
Female: 40.9 years
Male: 39.4 years
There are 140,332 adults, (31,778 of whom are seniors) in Licking County.
Female: 91,929 (50.6%)
Male: 89,908 (49.4%)
The racial composition of Licking County includes 85.66% White, 4.21% Black or African American, 3.73% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 155,770 | 85.66% |
| Two or more races | 9,704 | 5.34% |
| Black or African American | 7,654 | 4.21% |
| Asian | 6,787 | 3.73% |
| Other race | 1,822 | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 52 | 0.03% |
| Native American | 48 | 0.03% |
Licking County's average per capita income is $55,298. Household income levels show a median of $84,426. The poverty rate stands at 10.22%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $120,349 | $144,264 |
| Families | $104,906 | $127,893 |
| Households | $84,426 | $110,408 |
| Non Families | $46,361 | $66,188 |
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