Licking, Missouri Population 2022
Licking is a city located in Texas County Missouri. Licking has a 2020 population of 3,054. Licking is currently declining at a rate of -0.23% annually and its population has decreased by -2.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,125 in 2010.
The average household income in Licking is $39,745 with a poverty rate of 31.21%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $578 per month, and the median house value is $88,900. The median age in Licking is 42.3 years, 40.4 years for males, and 48.5 years for females.
Licking Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lickingwas:
- White: 77.15%
- Black or African American: 17.30%
- Native American: 3.77%
- Other race: 0.85%
- Two or more races: 0.67%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.26%
- Asian: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,087 | 77.15% |
| Black or African American | 468 | 17.30% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 102 | 3.77% |
| Some Other Race | 23 | 0.85% |
| Two or More Races | 18 | 0.67% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.26% |
Licking Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 695 | 2.3 | 52.4 |
| Non Family | 354 | 1.16 | 47.5 |
| Married | 252 | 3.07 | 65.9 |
| Female | 60 | 4.85 | 15 |
| Male | 29 | 4.34 | 72.4 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 95 | 4.46% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 268 | 12.59% |
| High School Graduate | 1,120 | 52.63% |
| Some College | 485 | 22.79% |
| Associates Degree | 76 | 3.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 29 | 1.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 55 | 2.58% |
Licking Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,564 | 1,313 | 73 |
| Black | 415 | 327 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 87 | 68 | |
| Native American | 57 | 57 | 5 |
| Other Race | 23 | 17 | |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 5 | |
| Islander | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 8.77%.
Licking Language by Age
Licking Language
96.35% of Licking residents speak only English, while 3.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.92% of the population.
Licking Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,470 | 495 | 33.67% |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 100.00% |
| Other | NaN% |
31.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.63%
Male Poverty Rate
34.83%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Licking
The race most likely to be in poverty in Licking is Black, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Licking is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.42%. Among those working part-time, it was 49.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.70%.
Licking Marital Status
Marriage Rates
30.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
25.7%
Male Marriage Rate
39.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Licking Married by Age and Sex
Licking Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Licking Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 209 | 11.69% |
| Native American | 11 | 19.30% |
| Black | 6 | 1.28% |
Licking Veterans by Education
10.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
24.8%
Labor Force Participation
21.9%
Employment Rate
11.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
71.09%
Born in Licking
99.08%
Native Born
0.92%
Foreign Born
0.18%
Non Citizen
0.74%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.08% of Licking residents were born in the United States, with 71.09% having been born in Missouri. 0.18% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3,054 | -7 | -0.23% |
| 2021 | 3,061 | -7 | -0.23% |
| 2020 | 3,068 | -7 | -0.23% |
| 2019 | 3,075 | -7 | -0.23% |
| 2018 | 3,082 | -3 | -0.10% |
| 2017 | 3,085 | -20 | -0.64% |
| 2016 | 3,105 | -4 | -0.13% |
| 2015 | 3,109 | 8 | 0.26% |
| 2014 | 3,101 | -2 | -0.06% |
| 2013 | 3,103 | 35 | 1.14% |
| 2012 | 3,068 | -33 | -1.06% |
| 2011 | 3,101 | -24 | -0.77% |
| 2010 | 3,125 | 0.00% |