Licking County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Name: Licking County, Ohio Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Licking County, Ohio has a population of 181,837, the 17th most populous county in Ohio. The median household income is $84,426 and the median home value is $275,200. The poverty rate is 10.2%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Licking County Quick Facts

Population 181,837

Median Household Income $84,426

Median Home Value $275,200

Poverty Rate 10.2%

Unemployment Rate 3.2%

Median Age 40.3 years

Homeownership Rate 73.7%

Affordability Ratio 3.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 29.3%

High School Graduation 93.5%

Cities/Places 22

Population 181,837 17th of 88

Median Income $84,426 18% higher than state

Poverty Rate 10.2%

Unemployment 3.2%

How Licking County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	180,311	181,837	+0.8%
Median household income	$81,033	$84,426	+4.2%
Median home value	$250,700	$275,200	+9.8%

Median Household Income

Licking

$84,426

$71,389

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Licking

$275,200

$214,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.8%

$25K-$50K 16.0%

$50K-$100K 29.1%

$100K+ 42.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.6%

$10K-$15K

3.7%

$15K-$20K

2.8%

$20K-$25K

2.8%

$25K-$30K

2.9%

$30K-$35K

3.1%

$35K-$40K

3.0%

$40K-$45K

3.4%

$45K-$50K

3.6%

$50K-$60K

6.3%

$60K-$75K

9.1%

$75K-$100K

13.8%

$100K-$125K

10.9%

$125K-$150K

8.6%

$150K-$200K

11.0%

$200K+

11.5%

Employment

3.2% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

63.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.7%

Renter 26.3%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,078/mo 15.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.8%

18-34

20.6%

35-54

25.4%

55-74

24.2%

75+

6.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Licking County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Newark	50,783	$61,670	17.1%	$192,300
Pataskala	18,223	$92,033	6.5%	$314,500
Heath	10,644	$71,917	8.6%	$235,700
Granville	5,999	$124,408	2.7%	$502,300
Johnstown	5,286	$91,713	7.7%	$347,900
Beechwood Trails	3,133	$110,887	1.9%	$349,000
Buckeye Lake	2,525	$79,286	15.1%	$200,400
Hebron	2,508	$66,627	8.9%	$194,900
Utica	2,248	$84,464	5.5%	$150,500
Harbor Hills	1,555	$86,136	0.6%	$406,500
Etna	1,440	$114,365	7.4%	$266,100
Hanover	1,180	$83,393	4.3%	$237,300
Granville South	1,146	$131,307	4.5%	$364,500
Kirkersville	547	$87,802	13.9%	$169,500
Alexandria	539	$115,682	0.6%	$253,300
Hartford (Croton)	436	$54,509	22.7%	$153,400
Marne	416	N/A	25.2%	$218,300
Jersey	304	$151,827	0.0%	$274,500
St. Louisville	278	$73,382	11.5%	$157,800
Jacksontown	276	$131,435	0.0%	$467,500
Gratiot	264	$67,083	8.0%	$130,800
Brownsville	216	$76,492	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Licking County is located in Ohio with a total population of 181,837. It is the 17th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 22 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Licking County is 40.3 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 39.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Licking County is $84,426. This is 18% higher than the state median of $71,389. It is also 5% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.2%. This is 23% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $275,200. Housing costs are 28% higher than the state median of $214,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 73.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Licking County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.1% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 4.2%. The Black or African American population (4.2%) is well below the state average of 12.0%.

Education

29.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 7% lower than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Licking County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Ohio and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Licking County, Ohio?

Licking County has a population of 181,837, making it the 17th most populous county in Ohio.

What is the median income in Licking County?

The median household income in Licking County is $84,426 with a poverty rate of 10.2%.

How many cities are in Licking County, Ohio?

Licking County contains 22 Census-designated places.