Licking County Demographics

A map of Licking County's Population by Race

Licking County, Ohio had a population of 178,519 in 2020. It was 85.7% White, 4.0% Black, 2.8% Asian, 2.2% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Licking County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Licking County is the 17th most populous county of the 88 counties in Ohio.

Licking County's White Population

152,935 residents of Licking County identify as White, or 85.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Licking County slightly larger than the White share of the population of Ohio (75.9% White). Of the 88 counties in Ohio, Licking County is ranked #64 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Licking County is more White than neighboring Fairfield County (82.2% White), and Franklin County (59.5% White). Licking County is less White than neighboring Knox County (92.6% White), Perry County (94.9% White), and Morrow County (93.8% White).

Licking County's Black Population

7,142 residents of Licking County identify as Black, or 4.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Licking County slightly less than the Black share of the population of Ohio (12.3% Black). Of the 88 counties in Ohio, Licking County is ranked #26 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Licking County is more Black than neighboring Knox County (0.9% Black), Perry County (0.3% Black), and Morrow County (0.4% Black). Licking County is less Black than neighboring Fairfield County (8.4% Black), and Franklin County (22.4% Black).

Licking County's Asian Population

4,999 residents of Licking County identify as Asian, or 2.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Licking County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Ohio (2.5% Asian). Of the 88 counties in Ohio, Licking County is ranked #10 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Licking County is more Asian than neighboring Knox County (0.6% Asian), Fairfield County (1.9% Asian), Perry County (0.2% Asian), and Morrow County (0.3% Asian). Licking County is less Asian than neighboring Franklin County (5.6% Asian).

Licking County's Hispanic Population

3,988 residents of Licking County identify as Hispanic, or 2.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Licking County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Ohio (4.4% Hispanic). Of the 88 counties in Ohio, Licking County is ranked #44 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Licking County is more Hispanic than neighboring Knox County (1.9% Hispanic), Perry County (0.7% Hispanic), and Morrow County (1.7% Hispanic). Licking County is less Hispanic than neighboring Fairfield County (2.5% Hispanic), and Franklin County (6.9% Hispanic).

Licking County's Native American/Other Population

1,218 residents of Licking County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Licking County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Ohio (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 88 counties in Ohio, Licking County is ranked #9 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Licking County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Knox County (0.6% Native American/Other), Fairfield County (0.5% Native American/Other), Perry County (0.5% Native American/Other), and Morrow County (0.4% Native American/Other).

Licking County's Multiracial Population

8,237 residents of Licking County identify as Multiracial, or 4.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Licking County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Ohio (4.3% Multiracial). Of the 88 counties in Ohio, Licking County is ranked #15 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Licking County is more Multiracial than neighboring Knox County (3.5% Multiracial), Fairfield County (4.4% Multiracial), Perry County (3.5% Multiracial), and Morrow County (3.4% Multiracial). Licking County is less Multiracial than neighboring Franklin County (4.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.