Licking County PUMA, OH

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2020 Population

175,409

0.955% 1-year growth

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

Rob Portman

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

0.756% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

9.75%

7.06% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$67,736

4.87% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$183,500

7.81% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

81,372

1.59% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Licking County PUMA, OH had a population of 175k people with a median age of 40 and a median household income of $67,736. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Licking County PUMA, OH grew from 173,750 to 175,409, a 0.955% increase and its median household income grew from $64,589 to $67,736, a 4.87% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Licking County PUMA, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.08%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.67%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.58%), and White (Hispanic) (1.29%).

4.2% 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 Ohio State University-Newark Campus (698 degrees awarded in 2020), Denison University (698 degrees), and Central Ohio Technical College (667 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Licking County PUMA, OH was $183,500, and the homeownership rate was 72.5%.

Most people in Licking County PUMA, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.7 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.

Population & Diversity

Licking County PUMA, OH is home to a population of 175k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2020, 3.01% of Licking County PUMA, OH residents were born outside of the country (5.27k people).

In 2020, there were 21.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (157k people) in Licking County PUMA, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.16k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.69k 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 (2,144 households), Nepali, Marathi, or Other Indic Languages (1,442 households), and Arabic (423 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

89,191

Women

50.8%

86,226

Men

49.2%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 175,417 inhabitants, with 49.2% men, and 50.8% women.

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Citizenship

99.1%

2020 Citizenship

99.1%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 99.1% of Licking County PUMA, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Licking County PUMA, OH was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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 ± 186
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
7.16k ± 455
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.69k ± 613

2.04%

Hispanic Population

3.59k people

2.04% of the people in Licking County PUMA, OH are hispanic (3.59k 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
1,165 ± 835 people
Germany
409 ± 496 people
China
389 ± 484 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Licking County PUMA, OH was Bhutan, the natal country of 1,165 Licking County PUMA, OH residents, followed by Germany with 409 and China with 389.

Foreign-Born Population

3.01%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5.27k people

2.62%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

4.56k people

As of 2020, 3.01% of Licking County PUMA, OH residents (5.27k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Licking County PUMA, OH was 2.62%, 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
2,144 households (1.3%)
Nepali, Marathi, or Other Indic Languages
1,442 households (0.875%)
Arabic
423 households (0.257%)

4.2% 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 21.5%. 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 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Licking County PUMA, OH was Spanish. 1.3% 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
4,609 ± 460
Gulf War (1990s)
1,970 ± 422
Gulf War (2001-)
1,731 ± 345

Licking County PUMA, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.34 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Licking County PUMA, OH employs 81.4k people. The largest industries in Licking County PUMA, OH are Elementary & secondary schools (4,632 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,623 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,515 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($154,079), Legal services ($118,474), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($109,875).

Males in Licking County PUMA, OH have an average income that is 1.25 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,080. The income inequality in Licking County PUMA, OH (measured using the Gini index) is 0.442, 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

81.4k

2020 Value

1.59%

1 Year growth

± 1.59%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Licking County PUMA, OH grew at a rate of 1.59%, from 80.1k employees to 81.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Licking County PUMA, OH, are Registered nurses (3,113 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,931 people), and Customer service representatives (1,815 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Licking County PUMA, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

81.4k

2020 Value

1.59%

1 Year growth

± 1.59%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Licking County PUMA, OH grew at a rate of 1.59%, from 80.1k employees to 81.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Licking County PUMA, OH, are Elementary & secondary schools (4,632 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (4,623 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,515 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

$46,771

Median earning men ± $1,697

$33,543

Median earning women ± $1,818

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($70,205), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,791), and Information ($60,179).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Public Administration ($60,632), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,689), and Information ($45,125).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio product (by dollars) was Machinery with $57.8B, followed by Motorized vehicles ($53.5B) and Mixed freight ($52.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Ohio products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Ohio.

$685B

2020 Value in Ohio

$1.25T

Projected 2050 Value in Ohio

81.7% growth

In 2020, total outbound Ohio trade was $685B. This is expected to increase 81.7% to $1.25T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Ohio trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Most Common Trade Partners

Michigan
$46.1B
Indiana
$39.9B
Pennsylvania
$32.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $46.1B, followed by Indiana with $39.9B and Pennsylvania and $32.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Ohio shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman 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 16 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Ohio

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Rob Portman

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman 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 Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 16 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 2020, universities in Licking County PUMA, OH awarded 2,408 degrees. The student population of Licking County PUMA, OH in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 3,445 male students and 5,039 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Licking County PUMA, OH are White (1,771 and 75.8%), followed by Black or African American (192 and 8.22%), Hispanic or Latino (103 and 4.41%), and Two or More Races (100 and 4.28%).

The largest universities in Licking County PUMA, OH by number of degrees awarded are Ohio State University-Newark Campus (698 and 29%), Denison University (698 and 29%), and Central Ohio Technical College (667 and 27.7%).

The most popular majors in Licking County PUMA, OH are General Studies (575 and 23.9%), Registered Nursing (215 and 8.93%), and Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (160 and 6.64%).

The median tuition costs in Licking County PUMA, OH are $55,420 for private four year colleges, and $7,991 and $29,975 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2020 in Licking County PUMA, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 28.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 23.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2020 was 8,484 (40.6% men and 59.4% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2020 there were 8,484 students enrolled in Licking County PUMA, OH, 40.6% men and 59.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,521 records, of which 60.6% were women and 39.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
215 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
46 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
575 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Licking County PUMA, OH was Registered Nursing with 215 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

Ohio State University-Newark Campus
698 degrees awarded
Denison University
698 degrees awarded
Central Ohio Technical College
667 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Ohio State University-Newark Campus with 698 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2020, 902 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Licking County PUMA, OH, which is 0.599 times less than the 1,506 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,771 degrees mean that there were 9.22 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 192 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 ($55,420) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,260) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

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 2020, 0.448% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.164% 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 2020 were High School or Equivalent (47.2k), Some college (30.5k), and Bachelors Degree (23.3k).

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 $183,500 in 2020, which is 0.799 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $170,200 to $183,500, a 7.81% increase. The homeownership rate in Licking County PUMA, OH is 72.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Licking County PUMA, OH have an average commute time of 26.7 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 $67,736. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Licking County PUMA, OH was Delaware County PUMA, OH with a value of $111,411, followed by Loveland, Montgomery Cities & Forestville PUMA, OH and Monroe City & Beckett Ridge PUMA, OH, with respective values of $106,980 and $104,216.

Housing

Property

$183,500

Median Property Value 2020

±$3,728

$46,764

Median Property Taxes

±$1,524

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

72.5%

Homeownership

2020

63.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 72.5% of the housing units in Licking County PUMA, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.9%.

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 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Licking County PUMA, OH was Delaware County PUMA, OH with a value of $111,411, followed by Loveland, Montgomery Cities & Forestville PUMA, OH and Monroe City & Beckett Ridge PUMA, OH, with respective values of $106,980 and $104,216.

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.

$67,736

Median Household Income

± $2,354

64k

Number of Households

± 1,731

In 2020, the median household income of the 64k households in Licking County PUMA, OH grew to $67,736 from the previous year's value of $64,589.

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

0.442

2020 Wage GINI in Licking County PUMA, OH

0.441

2019 Wage GINI in Licking County PUMA, OH

In 2020, the income inequality in Licking County PUMA, OH was 0.442 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.273% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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 2020

Drove Alone (81.9%)
Carpooled (7.4%)
Worked At Home (6.86%)

In 2020, 81.9% of workers in Licking County PUMA, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.4%) and those who worked at home (6.86%).

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

26.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Licking County PUMA, OH have a shorter commute time (26.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.48% 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

9.75% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Licking County PUMA, OH (16.7k out of 171k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. 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 Two Or More and Black.

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

94.4% of the population of Licking County PUMA, OH has health coverage, with 53.1% on employee plans, 15.4% on Medicaid, 12.9% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 1.39% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Ohio was $8,712 in 2014. This is a 5.14% increase from the previous year ($8,286).

Primary care physicians in Ohio see 1303 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.686% decrease from the previous year (1312 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1558 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 383 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Ohio. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Ohio, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

1,303 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ohio

Primary care physicians in Ohio see an average of 1,303 patients per year. This represents a 0.686% decrease from the previous year (1,312 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Ohio in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Ohio across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.8% under 18 years, 19.4% 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, 48.6% were men and 51.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.64%

Uninsured

53.1%

Employer Coverage

15.4%

Medicaid

12.9%

Medicare

11.6%

Non-Group

1.39%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Licking County PUMA, OH declined by 12% from 6.41% to 5.64%.

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.