Licking County PUMA, OH

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2021 Population

177,454

1.17% 1-year growth

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

J. D. Vance

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

40.1

0.25% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

9.48%

2.78% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$72,771

7.43% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$195,100

6.32% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

81,790

0.514% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Licking County PUMA, OH had a population of 177k people with a median age of 40.1 and a median household income of $72,771. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Licking County PUMA, OH grew from 175,409 to 177,454, a 1.17% increase and its median household income grew from $67,736 to $72,771, a 7.43% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Licking County PUMA, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.97%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.09%), and White (Hispanic) (1.27%).

4.49% of the households in Licking County PUMA, 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 PUMA, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Licking County PUMA, OH are Central Ohio Technical College (692 degrees awarded in 2021), Ohio State University-Newark Campus (669 degrees), and Denison University (604 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Licking County PUMA, OH was $195,100, and the homeownership rate was 73.4%.

Most people in Licking County PUMA, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27 minutes. The average car ownership in Licking County PUMA, OH was 2 cars per household.

Licking County PUMA, OH borders Marion, Knox & Morrow Counties PUMA, OH, Holmes, Guernsey & Coshocton Counties PUMA, OH, Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH, Fairfield County PUMA, OH, Delaware County PUMA, OH, Columbus (Far Northeast), Gahanna & New Albany Cities PUMA, OH, and Columbus (Southeast) & Reynoldsburg Cities PUMA, OH.

United States Ohio

Population & Diversity

Licking County PUMA, OH is home to a population of 177k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.31% of Licking County PUMA, OH residents were born outside of the country (5.87k people).

In 2021, there were 22.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (157k people) in Licking County PUMA, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.04k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.33k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Licking County PUMA, OH are Spanish (2,093 households), Nepali, Marathi, or Other Indic Languages (2,058 households), and Arabic (433 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

89,579

Women

50.5%

87,782

Men

49.5%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 177,361 inhabitants, with 49.5% men, and 50.5% women.

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Citizenship

99.1%

2021 Citizenship

99.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.1% of Licking County PUMA, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Licking County PUMA, OH was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Licking County PUMA, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
157k ± 225
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
7.04k ± 491
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
5.33k ± 633

2.15%

Hispanic Population

3.81k people

2.15% of the people in Licking County PUMA, OH are hispanic (3.81k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Bhutan
1,498 ± 946 people
China
437 ± 513 people
Germany
406 ± 494 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Licking County PUMA, OH was Bhutan, the natal country of 1,498 Licking County PUMA, OH residents, followed by China with 437 and Germany with 406.

Foreign-Born Population

3.31%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

5.87k people

3.01%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5.27k people

As of 2021, 3.31% of Licking County PUMA, OH residents (5.87k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Licking County PUMA, OH was 3.01%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
2,093 households (1.25%)
Nepali, Marathi, or Other Indic Languages
2,058 households (1.23%)
Arabic
433 households (0.26%)

4.49% of the households in Licking County PUMA, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Licking County PUMA, OH was Spanish. 1.25% of the households in Licking County PUMA, OH reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,467 ± 463
Gulf War (2001-)
1,969 ± 329
Gulf War (1990s)
1,922 ± 370

Licking County PUMA, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.27 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Licking County PUMA, OH employs 81.8k people. The largest industries in Licking County PUMA, OH are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,712 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,686 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,343 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($184,518), Other motor vehicle dealers ($162,148), and Machinery, equipment, & supplies merchant wholesalers ($161,181).

Males in Licking County PUMA, OH have an average income that is 1.3 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,762. The income inequality in Licking County PUMA, OH (measured using the Gini index) is 0.434, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

39,820

Women

48.9%

41,552

Men

51.1%

The workforce of Licking County PUMA, OH in 2020 was 81,372 people, with 48.9% woman, and 51.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Licking County PUMA, OH.

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Occupations

81.8k

2021 Value

0.514%

1 Year growth

± 0.514%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Licking County PUMA, OH grew at a rate of 0.514%, from 81.4k employees to 81.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Licking County PUMA, OH, are Registered nurses (2,804 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,033 people), and Other managers (1,772 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Licking County PUMA, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

81.8k

2021 Value

0.514%

1 Year growth

± 0.514%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Licking County PUMA, OH grew at a rate of 0.514%, from 81.4k employees to 81.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Licking County PUMA, OH, are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,712 people), Elementary & secondary schools (4,686 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,343 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Licking County PUMA, OH, though some of these residents may live in Licking County PUMA, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,918

Median earning men ± $1,116

$36,915

Median earning women ± $1,492

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($76,275), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($65,680), and Wholesale Trade ($56,768).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($61,638), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($56,774), and Information ($51,543).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance 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 15 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

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2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (53.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.14%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ohio for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

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Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

J. D. Vance

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance 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 Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 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 2021, universities in Licking County PUMA, OH awarded 2,259 degrees. The student population of Licking County PUMA, OH in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,391 male students and 4,610 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Licking County PUMA, OH are White (1,618 and 74.4%), followed by Black or African American (195 and 8.97%), Hispanic or Latino (103 and 4.74%), and Asian (89 and 4.09%).

The largest universities in Licking County PUMA, OH by number of degrees awarded are Central Ohio Technical College (692 and 30.6%), Ohio State University-Newark Campus (669 and 29.6%), and Denison University (604 and 26.7%).

The most popular majors in Licking County PUMA, OH are General Studies (536 and 23.7%), Registered Nursing (189 and 8.37%), and Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (182 and 8.06%).

The median tuition costs in Licking County PUMA, OH are $57,500 for private four year colleges, and $8,295 and $31,378 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Licking County PUMA, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 28.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 24.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 8,001 (42.4% men and 57.6% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 8,001 students enrolled in Licking County PUMA, OH, 42.4% men and 57.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,227 records, of which 58.2% were women and 41.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
32 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
536 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
189 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Licking County PUMA, OH was General Business Administration & Management with 32 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Central Ohio Technical College
692 degrees awarded
Ohio State University-Newark Campus
669 degrees awarded
Denison University
604 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Central Ohio Technical College with 692 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 771 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Licking County PUMA, OH, which is 0.518 times less than the 1,488 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,618 degrees mean that there were 8.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 195 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 ($57,500) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($255) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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

Measure

In 2021, 0.508% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.315% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Licking County PUMA, OH in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (47.3k), Some college (30.7k), and Bachelors Degree (24.3k).

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 PUMA, OH was $195,100 in 2021, which is 0.797 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $183,500 to $195,100, a 6.32% increase. The homeownership rate in Licking County PUMA, OH is 73.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Licking County PUMA, OH have an average commute time of 27 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Licking County PUMA, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Licking County PUMA, OH is $72,771. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Licking County PUMA, OH was Delaware County PUMA, OH with a value of $116,284, followed by Loveland, Montgomery Cities & Forestville PUMA, OH and Monroe City & Beckett Ridge PUMA, OH, with respective values of $113,073 and $109,071.

Housing

Property

$195,100

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,044

$48,672

Median Property Taxes

±$1,482

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 PUMA, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

73.4%

Homeownership

2021

63.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 73.4% of the housing units in Licking County PUMA, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.5%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Licking County PUMA, OH was Delaware County PUMA, OH with a value of $116,284, followed by Loveland, Montgomery Cities & Forestville PUMA, OH and Monroe City & Beckett Ridge PUMA, OH, with respective values of $113,073 and $109,071.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Licking County PUMA, 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.

$72,771

Median Household Income

± $2,569

66.3k

Number of Households

± 1,939

In 2021, the median household income of the 66.3k households in Licking County PUMA, OH grew to $72,771 from the previous year's value of $67,736.

The following chart displays the households in Licking County PUMA, 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

0.434

2021 Wage GINI in Licking County PUMA, OH

0.442

2020 Wage GINI in Licking County PUMA, OH

In 2021, the income inequality in Licking County PUMA, OH was 0.434 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.86% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Licking County PUMA, OH was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Licking County PUMA, OH in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Licking County PUMA, OH across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.8%)
Worked At Home (9.68%)
Carpooled (6.95%)

In 2021, 79.8% of workers in Licking County PUMA, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.68%) and those who carpooled to work (6.95%).

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

27 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Licking County PUMA, OH have a longer commute time (27 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.6% of the workforce in Licking County PUMA, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Licking County PUMA, 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 PUMA, 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 PUMA, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.48% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Licking County PUMA, OH (16.4k out of 173k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. 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 PUMA, OH is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

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.

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.

Health

94.3% of the population of Licking County PUMA, OH has health coverage, with 53.2% on employee plans, 15.4% on Medicaid, 12.6% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 1.43% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.8% under 18 years, 19.2% 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, 49% were men and 51% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.74%

Uninsured

53.2%

Employer Coverage

15.4%

Medicaid

12.6%

Medicare

11.6%

Non-Group

1.43%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Licking County PUMA, OH grew by 1.84% from 5.64% to 5.74%.

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