Licking township is located in Blackford County, Indiana. Licking township has a 2026 population of 7,478. Licking township is currently declining at a rate of -0.51% annually and its population has decreased by -3.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,745 in 2020.
The median household income in Licking township is $47,103 with a poverty rate of 19.25%. The median age in Licking township is 40.9 years: 40.7 years for males, and 41.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 90.6 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.9 years
Female: 41.5 years
Male: 40.7 years
There are 5,808 adults, (1,755 of whom are seniors) in Licking township.
Female: 4,010 (52.5%)
Male: 3,633 (47.5%)
The racial composition of Licking township includes 95.07% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,266 | 95.07% |
| Two or more races | 282 | 3.69% |
| Black or African American | 43 | 0.56% |
| Other race | 33 | 0.43% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.25% |
Licking township 's average per capita income is $37,453. Household income levels show a median of $47,103. The poverty rate stands at 19.25%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $71,574 | - |
| Families | $60,506 | $75,960 |
| Households | $47,103 | $62,602 |
| Non Families | $29,167 | $35,885 |
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