Licking is a city located in Ohio. Licking has a 2024 population of 5,041. Licking is currently growing at a rate of 0.82% annually and its population has increased by 3.6% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,866 in 2020.
The average household income in Licking is $127,852 with a poverty rate of 3.23%. The median age in Licking is 44.9 years: 43.9 years for males, and 44.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Licking was:
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,772 | 2.76 | 95.7 | 4.3 |
| Married | 1,219 | 3.26 | 97.1 | 2.9 |
| Non Family | 444 | 1.16 | 94.1 | 5.9 |
| Female | 81 | 3.96 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 28 | 2.79 | 42.9 | 57.1 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.76
Average Household Size
95.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 51.61%.
All
Male
Female
$61,692
Average Earnings
$68,912
Average Male
$55,190
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95% of Licking residents speak only English, while 5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5% of the population.
rate
3.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.13%
Male Poverty Rate
4.26%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Licking is Asian, with 4.97% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Licking is White, with 3.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.41%.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
68.0%
Male Marriage Rate
57.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.41%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.3%
Labor Force Participation
57.2%
Employment Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
83.39%
Born in Licking
94.46%
Native Born
5.54%
Foreign Born
0.16%
Non Citizen
5.38%
Naturalized
94.46% of Licking residents were born in the United States, with 83.39% having been born in Ohio. 0.16% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,246 | 41 | 0.79% |
| 2028 | 5,205 | 41 | 0.79% |
| 2027 | 5,164 | 41 | 0.8% |
| 2026 | 5,123 | 41 | 0.81% |
| 2025 | 5,082 | 41 | 0.81% |
| 2024 | 5,041 | 41 | 0.82% |
| 2023 | 5,000 | 41 | 0.83% |
| 2022 | 4,959 | 41 | 0.83% |
| 2021 | 4,918 | 52 | 1.07% |
| 2020 | 4,866 | -101 | -2.03% |
| 2019 | 4,967 | 43 | 0.87% |
| 2018 | 4,924 | 61 | 1.25% |
| 2017 | 4,863 | 49 | 1.02% |
| 2016 | 4,814 | 41 | 0.86% |
| 2015 | 4,773 | 37 | 0.78% |
| 2014 | 4,736 | 30 | 0.64% |
| 2013 | 4,706 | 27 | 0.58% |
| 2012 | 4,679 | 7 | 0.15% |
| 2011 | 4,672 | 15 | 0.32% |
| 2010 | 4,657 | 0 | 0% |