Licking County's estimated 2026 population is 187,614 with a growth rate of 0.73% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Licking County is the 16th largest county in Ohio. The 2010 population was 166,725 and has seen a growth of 12.53% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Licking County includes 87.01% White, 4.01% Black or African American, 3.14% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.
White (87.01%)
Two or more races (4.95%)
Black or African American (4.01%)
Asian (3.14%)
Other race (0.83%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.03%)
Native American (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 156,892 | 87.01% |
| Two or more races | 8,934 | 4.95% |
| Black or African American | 7,231 | 4.01% |
| Asian | 5,664 | 3.14% |
| Other race | 1,499 | 0.83% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 52 | 0.03% |
| Native American | 39 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Licking County's average per capita income is $53,657. Household income levels show a median of $81,033. The poverty rate stands at 10.13%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $115,555 | $139,172 |
| Families | $100,512 | $123,557 |
| Households | $81,033 | $107,464 |
| Non Families | $44,026 | $64,623 |
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