Licking County, Ohio Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 17th-largest in Ohio

The population of Licking County, Ohio is 180,311 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 17th-largest county in Ohio. The median household income is $81,033, the median home value is $250,700, and the median age is 40.2.

The population of Licking County has grown 10.9% since 2010 (166,725 → 184,898), a +0.74% annualized rate.

Licking County within Ohio · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

180,311

Population

+0.74%

Annual growth

264

People / sq mi

$81,033

Median Income

$250,700

Median Home Value

Licking County covers 682 sq mi of land at 264.2 people per square mile.

About Licking County, OH

Remote work is unusually prominent in Licking County: 14.0% of workers primarily work from home, above the 14.0% national rate. Licking County is a county in Ohio with a population of 180,311. It ranks #17 among counties in Ohio by population.

Median household income is $81,033, near the US median of $78,538. About 7.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $250,700, with typical rent around $999.

College attainment is above the local norm at 29.3%, below the national 35.0%. A solid 14.0% of workers are based at home, close to the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.

The remote-work concentration is telling in Licking County — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.

Licking County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Licking County had a population of 166,725 in 2010 and 184,898 in 2024, a 10.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 184,898 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.74%.

Licking County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

184,898

Population (2024)

166,725

Population (2010)

184,898

Peak (2024)

0.74%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	166,725	-	-	estimate
2011	167,195	+470	+0.28%	estimate
2012	167,636	+441	+0.26%	estimate
2013	168,532	+896	+0.53%	estimate
2014	169,506	+974	+0.58%	estimate
2015	170,721	+1,215	+0.72%	estimate
2016	172,166	+1,445	+0.85%	estimate
2017	173,790	+1,624	+0.94%	estimate
2018	175,816	+2,026	+1.17%	estimate
2019	177,174	+1,358	+0.77%	estimate
2020	178,796	+1,622	+0.92%	estimate
2021	180,051	+1,255	+0.70%	estimate
2022	181,899	+1,848	+1.03%	estimate
2023	183,540	+1,641	+0.90%	estimate
2024	184,898	+1,358	+0.74%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	87.0%
Black or African American	4.0%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.1%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

40.2

Median Age

50.5%

Female

49.5%

Male

17.1%

Age 65+

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%

55–59

6.8%

60–64

7.0%

65–74

10.4%

75–84

4.8%

85+

1.9%

Children (under 15): 19.0% · Seniors (65+): 17.1%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$81,033+$11,353 vs state
Mean household income	$107,464
Per-capita income	$41,543
Poverty rate	7.2%-2.0% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.0%
Employment-to-population	61.2%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

23.9%

Manufacturing

11.0%

Finance & real estate

8.7%

Information

8.5%

Education & health care

7.6%

Construction

6.4%

Retail trade

6.1%

Public administration

5.6%

The largest employment sector in Licking County is professional & business services, accounting for 23.9% of workers.

How residents commute

0.2%

Drive alone

2.0%

Carpool

75.9%

Public transit

14.0%

Work from home

26.8 min

Avg commute

Housing

$250,700+$51,500 vs state

Median home value

$999

Median rent

73.7%

Homeownership rate

73,021

Total housing units

93.5%

Occupied

6.5%

Vacant

26.3%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

94.6%

With health insurance

94.9%

With broadband internet

19.1%

Foreign-born

8.4%

Veterans (18+)

15.5%

With a disability

94.1%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

93.1%

High School+

29.3%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Licking County, Ohio has a population of 180,311 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 17th-largest county in Ohio. Population density is 264 people per square mile.

The population of Licking County has grown 10.9% since 2010 (166,725 → 184,898), a +0.74% annualized rate.

The median household income in Licking County, Ohio is $81,033, with mean (average) household income of $107,464 and per-capita income of $41,543. 7.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Licking County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (87.0%), Black or African American (4.0%), Hispanic or Latino (1.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Licking County, Ohio is 40.2 years. Residents are 50.5% female and 49.5% male.

The median home value in Licking County is $250,700 and median monthly rent is $999. 73.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 73,021 total housing units, 6.5% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Licking County, Ohio is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.

Columbus is among the largest cities associated with Licking County, Ohio, with a population of 906,480.