Licking County | |
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Coordinates: 40°05′N82°29′W / 40.09°N 82.48°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Ohio |
Founded | March 1, 1808 [1] |
Seat | Newark |
Largest city | Newark |
Area | |
• Total | 687 sq mi (1,780 km2) |
• Land | 683 sq mi (1,770 km2) |
• Water | 5.0 sq mi (13 km2) 0.7% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 178,519 |
• Estimate (2021) | 180,401 |
• Density | 260/sq mi (100/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
Congressional district | 12th |
Website | www |
Licking County is a county located in the central portion of the U.S. state of Ohio. At the 2020 census, the population was 178,519. [2] Its county seat is Newark. [3] The county was formed on January 30, 1808, from portions of Fairfield County.
It is named after the Licking River, which is thought to be named for the salt licks that were in the area. [4] However, one account explains it as an English pronunciation of the river's indigenous Delaware name W'li/'ik'/nk, which means "where the flood waters recede". [5]
Licking County is part of the Columbus, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 687 square miles (1,780 km2), of which 683 square miles (1,770 km2) is land and 5.0 square miles (13 km2) (0.7%) is water. [6] It is the third-largest county in Ohio by land area.
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1810 | 3,852 | — | |
1820 | 11,861 | 207.9% | |
1830 | 20,869 | 75.9% | |
1840 | 35,096 | 68.2% | |
1850 | 38,846 | 10.7% | |
1860 | 37,011 | −4.7% | |
1870 | 35,756 | −3.4% | |
1880 | 40,450 | 13.1% | |
1890 | 43,279 | 7.0% | |
1900 | 47,070 | 8.8% | |
1910 | 55,590 | 18.1% | |
1920 | 56,426 | 1.5% | |
1930 | 59,962 | 6.3% | |
1940 | 62,279 | 3.9% | |
1950 | 70,645 | 13.4% | |
1960 | 90,242 | 27.7% | |
1970 | 107,799 | 19.5% | |
1980 | 120,981 | 12.2% | |
1990 | 128,300 | 6.0% | |
2000 | 145,491 | 13.4% | |
2010 | 166,492 | 14.4% | |
2020 | 178,519 | 7.2% | |
2021 (est.) | 180,401 | [7] | 1.1% |
U.S. Decennial Census [8] 1790-1960 [9] 1900-1990 [10] 1990-2000 [11] 2010-2020 [2] |
As of the census of 2000, there were 146,491 people, 55,609 households, and 40,149 families living in the county. The population density was 212 inhabitants per square mile (82/km2). There were 58,760 housing units at an average density of 86 units per square mile (33 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 95.64% White, 2.06% Black or African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.58% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.30% from other races, and 1.10% from two or more races. 0.76% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. [12] Of the 55,609 households 34.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.50% were married couples living together, 10.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.80% were non-families. 23.10% of households were one person and 9.10% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.01.
The age distribution was 26.00% under the age of 18, 8.80% from 18 to 24, 29.40% from 25 to 44, 23.90% from 45 to 64, and 11.90% 65 or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 94.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.00 males.
The median household income was $44,124 and the median family income was $51,969. Males had a median income of $37,957 versus $26,884 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,581. About 5.50% of families and 7.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.10% of those under age 18 and 7.50% of those age 65 or over.
As of the census of 2010, there were 166,492 people, 63,989 households, and 45,162 families living in the county. [13] The population density was 243.9 inhabitants per square mile (94.2/km2). There were 69,291 housing units at an average density of 101.5 units per square mile (39.2 units/km2). [14] The racial makeup of the county was 93.2% white, 3.4% black or African American, 0.7% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 0.4% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.4% of the population. [13] In terms of ancestry, 29.5% were German, 16.0% were Irish, 13.0% were English, 10.8% were American, and 5.5% were Italian. [15]
Of the 63,989 households, 34.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 29.4% were non-families, and 23.8% of households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.00. The median age was 39.1 years. [13]
The median household income was $53,291 and the median family income was $64,386. Males had a median income of $47,391 versus $37,054 for females. The per capita income for the county was $25,534. About 8.2% of families and 11.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.7% of those under age 18 and 6.5% of those age 65 or over. [16]
Prior to 1944, Licking County primarily supported Democratic Party candidates in presidential elections, only voting for Republican candidates five times from 1856 to 1940 in five national landslides for the party. From 1944 onward, the county has become a Republican stronghold presidentially, with the only Democratic presidential candidate to win the county since then being Lyndon B. Johnson in the midst of his 1964 national landslide.
Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party | |||
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No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
2020 | 59,514 | 63.05% | 33,055 | 35.02% | 1,827 | 1.94% |
2016 | 51,241 | 61.28% | 27,376 | 32.74% | 5,007 | 5.99% |
2012 | 45,503 | 55.80% | 34,201 | 41.94% | 1,846 | 2.26% |
2008 | 46,918 | 56.82% | 33,932 | 41.09% | 1,720 | 2.08% |
2004 | 49,016 | 61.72% | 30,053 | 37.84% | 351 | 0.44% |
2000 | 37,180 | 59.52% | 23,196 | 37.13% | 2,090 | 3.35% |
1996 | 28,276 | 48.78% | 22,624 | 39.03% | 7,067 | 12.19% |
1992 | 26,918 | 44.54% | 18,898 | 31.27% | 14,618 | 24.19% |
1988 | 34,540 | 66.72% | 16,793 | 32.44% | 434 | 0.84% |
1984 | 37,560 | 72.26% | 13,995 | 26.93% | 421 | 0.81% |
1980 | 28,425 | 58.28% | 17,208 | 35.28% | 3,136 | 6.43% |
1976 | 23,518 | 53.78% | 19,247 | 44.01% | 968 | 2.21% |
1972 | 28,070 | 66.47% | 12,460 | 29.50% | 1,702 | 4.03% |
1968 | 19,542 | 48.89% | 15,021 | 37.58% | 5,407 | 13.53% |
1964 | 15,096 | 39.25% | 23,364 | 60.75% | 0 | 0.00% |
1960 | 23,653 | 63.95% | 13,335 | 36.05% | 0 | 0.00% |
1956 | 21,912 | 67.44% | 10,581 | 32.56% | 0 | 0.00% |
1952 | 20,385 | 63.50% | 11,718 | 36.50% | 0 | 0.00% |
1948 | 15,164 | 54.62% | 12,511 | 45.07% | 87 | 0.31% |
1944 | 16,815 | 56.74% | 12,819 | 43.26% | 0 | 0.00% |
1940 | 16,288 | 49.86% | 16,379 | 50.14% | 0 | 0.00% |
1936 | 11,958 | 39.37% | 17,785 | 58.56% | 629 | 2.07% |
1932 | 13,355 | 48.01% | 13,904 | 49.99% | 556 | 2.00% |
1928 | 19,130 | 72.14% | 7,244 | 27.32% | 143 | 0.54% |
1924 | 13,914 | 58.49% | 7,428 | 31.23% | 2,446 | 10.28% |
1920 | 11,924 | 51.89% | 10,679 | 46.47% | 378 | 1.64% |
1916 | 5,935 | 40.93% | 8,183 | 56.43% | 382 | 2.63% |
1912 | 4,487 | 33.73% | 6,120 | 46.01% | 2,694 | 20.25% |
1908 | 6,756 | 44.55% | 7,685 | 50.67% | 725 | 4.78% |
1904 | 6,798 | 51.04% | 6,019 | 45.19% | 503 | 3.78% |
1900 | 5,854 | 46.09% | 6,716 | 52.88% | 130 | 1.02% |
1896 | 5,560 | 45.32% | 6,611 | 53.89% | 96 | 0.78% |
1892 | 4,619 | 41.97% | 6,038 | 54.87% | 348 | 3.16% |
1888 | 4,867 | 43.04% | 6,199 | 54.82% | 241 | 2.13% |
1884 | 4,599 | 42.97% | 5,958 | 55.67% | 145 | 1.35% |
1880 | 4,210 | 42.62% | 5,575 | 56.44% | 93 | 0.94% |
1876 | 3,962 | 41.84% | 5,473 | 57.79% | 35 | 0.37% |
1872 | 3,493 | 43.01% | 4,562 | 56.17% | 67 | 0.82% |
1868 | 3,487 | 44.03% | 4,432 | 55.97% | 0 | 0.00% |
1864 | 3,312 | 46.22% | 3,853 | 53.78% | 0 | 0.00% |
1860 | 3,502 | 47.06% | 3,154 | 42.38% | 786 | 10.56% |
1856 | 3,027 | 44.42% | 3,371 | 49.46% | 417 | 6.12% |
In January 2022 Intel announced their intention to build a $20 billion semiconductor plant in Licking County that would employ up to 3,000 workers. The facility will be built on 3,190 acres site that have been annexed from Jersey township to New Albany. [18]
Licking County high school athletic programs include Granville High School, Heath High School, Johnstown-Monroe High School, Lakewood High School, Licking Valley High School, Licking Heights High School, Newark Catholic High School, Newark High School, Northridge High School, Utica High School, and Watkins Memorial High School. In baseball, a state title has been won by a Licking County high school team every year since to 2002, when three Licking County teams won state titles. Newark Catholic High School and Heath High School have combined for nine state titles in a six-year span.
Licking County schools won at least one state title in four straight sport seasons: Heath in both baseball and boys track and field (2007), Newark Catholic in football (2007), Newark in boys basketball (2008) and Lakewood in softball (2008).
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Alexandria is a village in Licking County, Ohio, United States. The population was 483 at the 2020 census.
Beechwood Trails is a census-designated place (CDP) in Harrison Township, Licking County, Ohio, United States. The population was 3,276 at the 2020 census.
Granville is a village in Licking County, Ohio, United States. The population was 5,946 at the 2020 census. The village is located in a rural area of rolling hills, known locally as the Welsh Hills, in central Ohio. It is 35 miles (56 km) east of Columbus, the state capital, and 7 miles (11 km) west of Newark, the county seat.
Granville South is a census-designated place (CDP) in Licking County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,420 at the 2020 census.
Hanover is a village in Licking County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,270 at the 2020 census. The village lies along Ohio State Route 16.
Harbor Hills is a census-designated place (CDP) in southern Licking County, Ohio, United States. The population was 1,565 at the 2020 census.
Heath is a city in Licking County, Ohio, United States, and is located approximately 30 mi (48 km) east of Columbus. The population was 10,412 at the 2020 census.
Hebron is a village in Licking County, Ohio, United States. The population was 2,326 at the 2020 census.
Johnstown is a city in Licking County, Ohio, United States. The population was 5,278 at the 2022 census. The city is most notable for the finding of a nearly complete mastodon skeleton under the city.
Newark is a city in, and the county seat of, Licking County, Ohio, United States; it is located 40 miles (64 km) east of Columbus at the junction of the forks of the Licking River. The population was 49,934 at the 2020 census, making it the 18th-largest city in Ohio. It is most known for having the world's largest basket, former headquarters of the now defunct Longaberger Company. The city is part of the Columbus metropolitan area.
Pataskala is a city in Licking County, Ohio, United States, approximately 19 miles (31 km) east of Columbus. The population was 17,886 at the 2020 census. Pataskala was a small community until 1996, when what was then the village of Pataskala merged with Lima Township, vastly increasing its population and geographic area.
Buckeye Lake is a village in Fairfield and Licking counties in the U.S. state of Ohio. The population was 2,520 at the 2020 census. It is named for Buckeye Lake, a large lake along which the village is built.
Utica is a village in Knox and Licking counties in the U.S. state of Ohio, along the North Fork of the Licking River. The population was 2,064 at the 2020 census.