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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Licking County

Ohio · 145,491 residents · 682.427 sq mi
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Licking County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $44,124. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $110,700.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
145,491
+13%since 1990
from 128,300 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
213 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 188 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.6
+9%since 1990
from 33.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
123K139K155K171K187K1990201020202024Licking County
2024182K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,124
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,606 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,581
+60%since 1990
from $12,864 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.5%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 10.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,700
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $61,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$504
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $357 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
74.4%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 72.0% in 1990
25.6% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+21%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(125,292)
Black1.6%(2,083)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(617)
Asian0.3%(418)
Diversity Score6.9%(8,843)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(138,498)
Black2%(2,966)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1,107)
Asian0.6%(841)
Diversity Score8.4%(12,155)
Diversity Score
8
+21%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 13.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.7%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 76.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
−20%since 1990
from 21.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Licking County to nearby counties

LICKING COUNTY VS
Knox County
Income$73,878+67%
Home value$239,400+116%
Population64,002−66%
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LICKING COUNTY VS
Fairfield County
Income$90,966+106%
Home value$298,800+170%
Population169,752−9%
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LICKING COUNTY VS
Perry County
Income$67,460+53%
Home value$191,100+73%
Population35,918−81%
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LICKING COUNTY VS
Franklin County
Income$75,176+70%
Home value$288,400+161%
Population1,361,536+634%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Licking County, Ohio?

Licking County, Ohio has about 145,491 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Licking County, Ohio?

The typical household in Licking County, Ohio earns about $44,124 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Licking County, Ohio expensive?

In Licking County, Ohio, the median home is worth about $110,700, and the typical rent is about $504 a month.

How educated are people in Licking County, Ohio?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in Licking County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Licking County, Ohio?

About 7.5% of people in Licking County, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Licking County, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Licking County, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17,191 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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