Licking County, OH Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Licking County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 181,302 | 11,704,233 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 263.9 | 261.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.87% | 0.22% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 40.4 | 38.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 68,296 | 4,820,926 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Licking County grew by 15.3% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 180,307 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Licking County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Licking County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $81,427 | $69,785 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.07% | 4.66% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Licking County is about 17% higher than in Ohio.
Housing
| Metric | Licking County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $195,580 | $130,696 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $998 | $987 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 73.7% | 67.0% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Licking County is about 16.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $998 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Licking County spend about 47 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 195 hours, about 8.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Licking County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 23.4 | 21.2 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 46.9 | 42.4 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 195 | 177 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,055 | $5,472 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 14.0% | 11.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 11,528 | 8,648 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,011 | 1,212 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Ohio:
Van Wert County (15.4 min), Hancock County (15.4 min), Mercer County (16.3 min).
Slowest:
Morgan County (33.4 min), Brown County (31.6 min), Morrow County (31.6 min).
The average commute time in Licking County is 23 minutes, longer than the 21 minutes in Ohio.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Licking County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Licking County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.9% | 28.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.59 | 2.38 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Ohio:
Delaware County (0.4), Warren County (0.4), Greene County (0.3).
Lowest:
Holmes County (0.1), Vinton County (0.2), Noble County (0.2).
Health
Licking County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Licking County | Ohio Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.0 | 77.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.9% | 17.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 23.1% | 24.3% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Ohio:
Delaware County (0.8), Union County (0.8), Warren County (0.8).
Lowest:
Adams County (0.8), Holmes County (0.8), Scioto County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Licking County, Ohio.
What is the population of Licking County, Ohio?
The population of Licking County, Ohio is 181,302, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Licking County, Ohio?
The population density of Licking County, Ohio is 263.9 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Licking County, Ohio?
The median household income in Licking County, Ohio is $81,427, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Licking County, Ohio?
The median home price in Licking County, Ohio is $195,580, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Licking County, Ohio?
The unemployment rate in Licking County, Ohio is 3.2%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.