Licking County, Ohio
OH · FIPS 39089 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 181,837 | — | #378 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $84,426 | +12.3% | #440 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.3 years | +3.6% | #2,037 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $275,200 | -2.4% | #752 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,078 | -7.3% | #772 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.2% | -18.9% | #840 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Licking County has a population of 181,837, making it the #378 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.3 years, which is 3.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Licking County is $84,426, ranking #440 out of 3,222 counties — 12.3% above the national median. The poverty rate is 10.2% and unemployment stands at 3.2%.
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The median home value in Licking County is $275,200 (-2.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,078/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.7%.
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94.7% of residents in Licking County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.3% above the national rate.
About Licking County, Ohio
Licking County, Ohio has a total population of 181,837, making it the 378th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Licking County is 40.3 years, which is 3.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Licking County is $84,426, which ranks #440 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.3% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2%.
The median home value in Licking County is $275,200, 2.4% below the national median. Renters in Licking County pay a median gross rent of $1,078 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Licking County, 29.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 12.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.8 min.
Licking County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.1% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (4.2%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (3.7%).
All data for Licking County, Ohio comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.