Licking County, OH

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    2024 Population
    181,837
    US Senator
    Bernie Moreno
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Jon Husted
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    40.3
    0.249% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $84,426
    4.19% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $275,200
    9.77% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    88,722
    0.903% 1-year growth

    About

    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.

    98.7% of the residents in Licking County, OH are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in N/A are Denison University (654 degrees awarded in 2024), Central Ohio Technical College (550 degrees), and Ohio State University-Newark Campus (447 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Licking County, OH was $275,200, and the homeownership rate was 73.7%.

    Most people in Licking County, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Licking County, OH was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Licking County, OH is home to a population of 182k people, from which 98.7% are citizens. As of N/A, NaNk% of Licking County, OH residents were born outside of the country (N/A people).

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.7%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.9%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.7% of Licking County, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Licking County, OH was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Ohio.
    Most Common Origin
    1. India
      66,921 ± 6,333 people
    2. Mexico
      46,789 ± 5,300 people
    3. China
      32,961 ± 4,451 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 66,921 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 46,789 and China with 32,961.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      3,652 ± 366
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      2,424 ± 382
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      2,165 ± 383

    Licking County, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.51 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    94.7% of the population of Licking County, OH has health coverage, with 53.1% on employee plans, 15.7% on Medicaid, 12.9% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 1.34% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Licking County, OH see 2,693 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,693 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2628 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 605 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    2,693 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Licking County, OH

    Primary care physicians in Licking County, OH see an average of 2,693 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,693 patients).

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    Location of Health Services Facilities

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    Uninsured People

    5.3%
    Uninsured
    53.1%
    Employer Coverage
    15.7%
    Medicaid
    12.9%
    Medicare
    11.6%
    Non-Group
    1.34%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Licking County, OH declined by 1.5% from 5.38% to 5.3%.

    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.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.92 in Licking County, OH.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, 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 36% in Licking County, OH.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 6.04% in Licking County, OH.

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    Economy

    The economy of Licking County, OH employs 88.7k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Licking County, OH were Health Care & Social Assistance (12,455 people), Retail Trade (11,623 people), and Manufacturing (9,685 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($96,771), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($89,412), and Utilities ($82,955).

    Employment

    Occupations

    88.7k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,232
    0.903%
    1 Year growth
    ± 3.6%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Licking County, OH grew at a rate of 0.903%, from 87.9k employees to 88.7k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Licking County, OH, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (10,443 people), Management Occupations (10,227 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (8,385 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Licking County, OH.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    88.7k
    2024 Value
    ± 2,232
    0.903%
    1 Year growth
    ± 3.6%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Licking County, OH grew at a rate of 0.903%, from 87.9k employees to 88.7k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Licking County, OH, are Health Care & Social Assistance (12,455 people), Retail Trade (11,623 people), and Manufacturing (9,685 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.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $60,420
    Median earning men ± $1,341
    $42,428
    Median earning women ± $1,661

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($92,083), Wholesale Trade ($75,357), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($74,074).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($98,728), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($66,993), and Public Administration ($60,870).

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    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%.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 228
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 224
      Construction
    3. 174
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $593k
      Manufacturing
    2. $374k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $333k
      Transportation and Warehousing

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.489%).

    Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted 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

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (55.1%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (43.9%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Chase Oliver (0.489%)
      Libertarian Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.489%).

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Ohio

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    Bernie Moreno
    Senator from Ohio1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2025
    Jon Husted
    Senator from Ohio2
    Assumed office on January 21, 2025
    While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Ohio will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of JD Vance's term.

    Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing Ohio.

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

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Licking County, OH awarded 2,014 degrees. The student population of Licking County, OH in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 3,485 male students and 4,958 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Licking County, OH are White (1,387 and 73.9%), Black or African American (165 and 8.79%), Two or More Races (108 and 5.75%), and Asian (94 and 5.01%).

    The median tuition costs are $67,000 for private four year colleges, and $7,231 and $22,000 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Licking County, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 17.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 23.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 8,443 (41.3% men and 58.7% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 8,443 students enrolled in Licking County, OH, 41.3% men and 58.7% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,100 records, of which 59.1% were women and 40.9% men.

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    Completions

    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Denison University
      654 degrees awarded
    2. Central Ohio Technical College
      550 degrees awarded
    3. Ohio State University-Newark Campus
      447 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Denison University with 654 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 744 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Licking County, OH, which is 0.586 times less than the 1,270 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,387 degrees mean that there were 8.41 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 165 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($67,000) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($283) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,067) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Licking County, OH was $275,200 in 2024, which is 0.827 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $250,700 to $275,200, a 9.77% increase. The homeownership rate in Licking County, OH is 73.7%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Licking County, OH have an average commute time of 26.6 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.

    In 2025, 11.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Licking County, OH. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.45%.

    Housing

    Property

    $275,200
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$5,562
    $50,603
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,484

    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.

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    Rent vs Own

    73.7%
    Homeownership
    2024
    62.2%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 73.7% of the housing units in Licking County, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.7%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $84,426
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,405
    N/A
    Number of Households
    ± N/A

    In 2024, the median household income of the N/A households in Licking County, OH grew to $84,426 from the previous year's value of $81,033.

    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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Licking County, OH is from Ohio.
    0.451
    2024 Wage GINI in Ohio
    0.453
    2023 Wage GINI in Ohio

    In 2024, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.451 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.564% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (72.5%)
    2. Worked At Home (15.8%)
    3. Carpooled (7.69%)

    In 2024, 72.5% of workers in Licking County, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.8%) and those who carpooled to work (7.69%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    26.6 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Licking County, OH have a longer commute time (26.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.96% of the workforce in Licking County, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    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.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 11.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Licking County, OH. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.45%.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 11.9% of the children was living in poverty in Licking County, OH. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 9.3%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 100 in Licking County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 103% per 100,000 population.

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