County-level Census Bureau data covering income, housing, demographics, education, employment, and more. Counties are the primary administrative division in the U.S. and the most common unit for comparing local conditions across a state.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Licking County
- What is the median household income in Licking County?
- The median household income in Licking County is $81,033 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Licking County?
- The poverty rate in Licking County is 7.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Licking County?
- $250,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Licking County?
- The median gross rent in Licking County is $999 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Licking County residents have a college degree?
- 29.3% of adults in Licking County hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
180,311
Median Income
$81,033
Median Home Value
$250,700
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.2%
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$16,444 (+25.5%)
Home Value:
+$80,500 (+47.3%)
Poverty Rate:
0.0 pp (+0%)
Bachelor's+:
+3.2 pp (+12.3%)
Unemployment:
-1.2 pp (-27.3%)
Demographics
Total Population
180,311
Median Age
40.0
Female
50.5%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
White (non-Hisp.) 86.2%
Black 4.0%
Asian 3.1%
Two or More 5.0%
Other 0.8%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
1.1%
Chinese
0.3%
Filipino
0.1%
Korean
0.1%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
0.8%
Puerto Rican
0.5%
Cuban
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$81,033
±$2,698
+$11,353 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$110,359
Median Family Income
$100,512
Poverty Rate
7.2%
-2.0 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
11.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
12.1%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
27.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.7%
$10–15k
4.0%
$15–25k
5.5%
$25–35k
6.2%
$35–50k
10.2%
$50–75k
17.1%
$75–100k
13.3%
$100–150k
19.3%
$150–200k
10.3%
$200k+
10.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
73,021
Owner-Occupied
73.7%
Renter-Occupied
26.3%
Vacancy Rate
6.5%
Median Home Value
$250,700
+$51,500 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$999
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
13.9%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
33.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
5.2%
$50–100k
4.9%
$100–200k
10.3%
$200–300k
29.4%
$300–500k
26.3%
$500k–$1M
9.0%
$1M+
1.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
7.9%
$500–1k
42.2%
$1–1.5k
35.6%
$1.5–2k
10.2%
$2–2.5k
2.2%
$2.5–3.5k
1.1%
$3.5k+
0.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
5.3%
1 vehicle
27.3%
2 vehicles
39.5%
3+
27.9%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
76.4%
Single-fam. att.
2.8%
2–4 units
2.3%
5–19 units
4.3%
20+ units
2.6%
Mobile home
4.5%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
16.2%
1940–1969
3.6%
1970–1999
14.5%
2000–2009
16.0%
2010+
5.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
93.1%
Bachelor's or Higher
29.3%
-1.6 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
9.5%
Some College / Associate
20.2%
Less Than High School
1.8%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
63.3%
Unemployment Rate
3.2%
-1.6 pp vs. state
Work from Home
14.0%
Self-Employed
5.4%
Government Workers
14.8%
Private For-Profit
79.8%
Industry
Edu/Health
23.9%
Retail
13.0%
Manufacturing
11.0%
Prof. Services
8.7%
Finance
8.5%
Arts/Entmt.
7.6%
Construction
6.4%
Transportation
6.1%
Public Admin
5.6%
Wholesale
2.3%
Information
1.6%
Agriculture
1.0%
Occupation
Management
39.4%
Sales
20.5%
Food Prep
16.3%
Production
14.9%
Construction
8.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
26.8 min
Drove Alone
75.9%
Carpool
6.4%
Public Transit
0.2%
Work from Home
14.0%
Walked
2.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
68,305
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
54.5%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
21.2%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
5.8%
5–9
6.3%
10–14
6.9%
15–19
6.7%
20–24
6.1%
25–34
11.9%
35–44
12.7%
45–54
12.7%
55–64
6.8%
65–74
7.0%
75–84
10.4%
85+
4.8%
Under 18: 23.0%
Working age (18–64): 77.0%
65 and over: 17.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
4.2%
Naturalized Citizen
74.6%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
2.2%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
59.2%
Europe
13.1%
Latin America
12.5%
Africa
12.3%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
8.4%
With a Disability
15.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
94.6%
Uninsured
5.4%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
91.9%
Has a Computer
94.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago
89.7%
Moved from Abroad
0.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Compare Licking County
Compare to another county →Where People Move From (IRS Migration Data)
Top origins of people who moved to Licking County in 2023, by number of tax returns filed (IRS SOI Migration Data).
| Origin | Tax Returns | People (est.) |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin County | 2,067 | 3,838 |
| Other flows - South | 518 | 975 |
| Fairfield County | 447 | 798 |
| Muskingum County | 206 | 359 |
| Other flows - West | 191 | 349 |
| Other flows - Midwest | 178 | 326 |
| Delaware County | 161 | 282 |
| Knox County | 154 | 265 |
| Perry County | 149 | 258 |
| Other flows - Northeast | 135 | 234 |