Licking County, OH

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2020 Population

175,409

0.955% 1-year growth

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

Rob Portman

Republican Party

2018 Median Age

39.7

0.501% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

9.75%

7.06% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$67,736

4.87% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$183,500

7.81% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

84,741

0.97% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Licking County, OH had a population of 175k people with a median age of 39.7 and a median household income of $67,736. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Licking County, OH grew from 173,750 to 175,409, a 0.955% increase and its median household income grew from $64,589 to $67,736, a 4.87% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Licking County, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.69%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.41%), White (Hispanic) (1.24%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.15%).

None of the households in Licking County, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.1% of the residents in Licking County, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Licking County, OH are Ohio State University-Newark Campus (698 degrees awarded in 2020), Denison University (698 degrees), and Central Ohio Technical College (667 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Licking County, OH was $183,500, and the homeownership rate was 72.5%.

Most people in Licking County, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Licking County, OH was 2 cars per household.

Licking County, OH borders Coshocton County, OH, Delaware County, OH, Fairfield County, OH, Franklin County, OH, Knox County, OH, Muskingum County, OH, and Perry County, OH.

Population & Diversity

Licking County, OH is home to a population of 175k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2020, 3.01% of Licking County, OH residents were born outside of the country (5.27k people).

In 2018, there were 24.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (156k people) in Licking County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 6.36k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.16k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.1%

2020 Citizenship

99.1%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 99.1% of Licking County, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Licking County, OH was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Licking County, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Licking County, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
156k ± 292
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
6.36k ± 375
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.16k ± 578

1.83%

Hispanic Population

3.15k people

1.83% of the people in Licking County, OH are hispanic (3.15k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Licking County, OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Ohio.

Most Common Origin

India
65,307 ± 6,257 people
Mexico
43,106 ± 5,088 people
China
34,944 ± 4,583 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 65,307 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 43,106 and China with 34,944.

Foreign-Born Population

3.01%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5.27k people

2.62%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

4.56k people

As of 2020, 3.01% of Licking County, OH residents (5.27k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Licking County, OH was 2.62%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Licking County, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,817 ± 321
Gulf War (1990s)
1,625 ± 270
Gulf War (2001-)
1,592 ± 300

Licking County, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.96 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Licking County, OH employs 84.7k people. The largest industries in Licking County, OH are Health Care & Social Assistance (12,347 people), Retail Trade (9,838 people), and Manufacturing (9,296 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($77,500), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($73,043), and Utilities ($72,049).

Males in Ohio have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,988. The income inequality in Ohio (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

84.7k

2020 Value

± 2,251

0.97%

1 Year growth

± 3.56%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Licking County, OH grew at a rate of 0.97%, from 83.9k employees to 84.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Licking County, OH, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (10,710 people), Sales & Related Occupations (7,990 people), and Management Occupations (7,607 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Licking County, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

84.7k

2020 Value

± 2,251

0.97%

1 Year growth

± 3.56%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Licking County, OH grew at a rate of 0.97%, from 83.9k employees to 84.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Licking County, OH, are Health Care & Social Assistance (12,347 people), Retail Trade (9,838 people), and Manufacturing (9,296 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Licking County, OH, though some of these residents may live in Licking County, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,771

Median earning men ± $1,697

$33,543

Median earning women ± $1,818

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($70,205), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,791), and Information ($60,179).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($60,632), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,689), and Information ($45,125).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Ohio.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

938
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
747
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
734
Manufacturing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.85M
Manufacturing
$951k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$726k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio product (by dollars) was Machinery with $57.8B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($53.5B) and Mixed freight ($52.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Ohio products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Ohio.

$685B

2020 Value in Ohio

$1.25T

Projected 2050 Value in Ohio

81.7% growth

In 2020, total outbound Ohio trade was $685B. This is expected to increase 81.7% to $1.25T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Ohio trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Most Common Trade Partners

Michigan
$46.1B
Indiana
$39.9B
Pennsylvania
$32.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $46.1B, followed by Indiana with $39.9B and Pennsylvania and $32.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Ohio shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Licking County, OH went to Donald J. Trump with 63.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (35.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.36%).

Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 16 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (63.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (35.1%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.36%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Licking County, OH for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Ohio

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Rob Portman

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman are the senators currently representing Ohio.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 16 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Licking County, OH awarded 2,408 degrees. The student population of Licking County, OH in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 3,445 male students and 5,039 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Licking County, OH are White (1,771 and 75.8%), followed by Black or African American (192 and 8.22%), Hispanic or Latino (103 and 4.41%), and Two or More Races (100 and 4.28%).

The largest universities in Licking County, OH by number of degrees awarded are Ohio State University-Newark Campus (698 and 29%), Denison University (698 and 29%), and Central Ohio Technical College (667 and 27.7%).

The most popular majors in Licking County, OH are General Studies (575 and 23.9%), Registered Nursing (215 and 8.93%), and Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (160 and 6.64%).

The median tuition costs in Licking County, OH are $55,420 for private four year colleges, and $7,991 and $29,975 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Licking County, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 28.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 23.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 8,484 (40.6% men and 59.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 8,484 students enrolled in Licking County, OH, 40.6% men and 59.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,521 records, of which 60.6% were women and 39.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
215 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
46 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
575 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Licking County, OH was Registered Nursing with 215 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Licking County, OH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Ohio State University-Newark Campus
698 degrees awarded
Denison University
698 degrees awarded
Central Ohio Technical College
667 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Ohio State University-Newark Campus with 698 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 902 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Licking County, OH, which is 0.599 times less than the 1,506 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,771 degrees mean that there were 9.22 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 192 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($55,420) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,260) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,082) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Measure

In 2020, 0.598% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.606% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (3.02M), Some college (2.03M), and Bachelors Degree (1.54M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Licking County, OH was $183,500 in 2020, which is 0.799 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $170,200 to $183,500, a 7.81% increase. The homeownership rate in Licking County, OH is 72.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Licking County, OH have an average commute time of 26.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Licking County, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Licking County, OH is $67,736. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Licking County, OH was Census Tract 7571 with a value of $97,417, followed by Census Tract 7550 and Census Tract 7539, with respective values of $93,613 and $92,500.

In 2021, 11.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Licking County, OH. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 1.6%.

Housing

Property

$183,500

Median Property Value 2020

±$3,728

$46,764

Median Property Taxes

±$1,524

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Licking County, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Licking County, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.5%

Homeownership

2020

63.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 72.5% of the housing units in Licking County, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Licking County, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 7571
Census Tract 7550
Census Tract 7539

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Licking County, OH was Census Tract 7571 with a value of $97,417, followed by Census Tract 7550 and Census Tract 7539, with respective values of $93,613 and $92,500.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Licking County, OH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$67,736

Median Household Income

± $2,354

64.5k

Number of Households

± 1,900

In 2020, the median household income of the 64.5k households in Licking County, OH grew to $67,736 from the previous year's value of $64,589.

The following chart displays the households in Licking County, OH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Licking County, OH is from Ohio.

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.46

2019 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2020, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.751% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Ohio across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (81.9%)
Carpooled (7.4%)
Worked At Home (6.86%)

In 2020, 81.9% of workers in Licking County, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.4%) and those who worked at home (6.86%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Licking County, OH have a shorter commute time (26.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.48% of the workforce in Licking County, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Licking County, OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Licking County, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Licking County, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2021, 11.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Licking County, OH. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 1.6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

9.75% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Licking County, OH (16.7k out of 171k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Licking County, OH is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2021, 12.4% of the children was living in poverty in Licking County, OH. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 8.8%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2021, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 100 in Licking County, OH. From 2014 to 2021, the indicator declined 103 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

94.4% of the population of Licking County, OH has health coverage, with 53.1% on employee plans, 15.4% on Medicaid, 12.9% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 1.39% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Ohio was $8,712 in 2014. This is a 5.14% increase from the previous year ($8,286).

Primary care physicians in Licking County, OH see 2344 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.72% increase from the previous year (2282 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2721 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 756 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Ohio. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Ohio, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,344 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Licking County, OH

Primary care physicians in Licking County, OH see an average of 2,344 patients per year. This represents a 2.72% increase from the previous year (2,282 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Licking County, OH in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Ohio across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.8% under 18 years, 19.4% between 18 and 34 years, 39.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.64%

Uninsured

53.1%

Employer Coverage

15.4%

Medicaid

12.9%

Medicare

11.6%

Non-Group

1.39%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Licking County, OH declined by 12% from 6.41% to 5.64%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Licking County, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 45.6 in Licking County, OH.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Licking County, OH.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 33% in Licking County, OH.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Licking County, OH.

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