Ohio

Licking

178,519
2020 population
1810
first census record
22
census records

About Licking

Licking, Ohio, first appears in the United States federal census in 1810, when it recorded a population of 3,852. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 178,519.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Burning of Wakatomica 1786, Morgan's Raid — Newark Approach, and 66 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020178,519
2010166,492
2000145,491
1990128,300
1980120,981
1970107,799
196090,242
195070,645
194062,279
193059,962
192056,426
191055,590
190047,070
189043,279
188040,450
187035,756
186037,011
185038,846
184035,096
183020,869
182011,861
18103,852
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Licking

Military engagements that took place in Licking, Ohio.

Burning of Wakatomica 1786
1786
Morgan's Raid — Newark Approach
1863

Historic places in Licking

National Register of Historic Places listings in Licking, Ohio.

Newark Earthworks
Newark
Pataskala Jail
Pataskala
Home Building Association Bank
Newark
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Granville
McCune's Villa
Granville
Dawes Arboretum, The
Newark
Alligator Effigy Mound
Granville
Etna Township Mounds I And II
Reynoldsburg
Belle Hall Covered Bridge
Croton
Buxton Inn
Granville
Flint Ridge State Memorial
Brownsville
Pataskala United Methodist Church
Pataskala
Pataskala Presbyterian Church
Pataskala
Avery-Hunter House (Additional Documentation)
Granville
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Frequently asked about Licking

When does Licking first appear in the US census?
Licking, Ohio first appears in the federal census in 1810, with a recorded population of 3,852.
What is the population of Licking?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Licking had a recorded population of 178,519.
Were any battles fought in Licking?
2 documented military engagements took place in Licking, including Burning of Wakatomica 1786, Morgan's Raid — Newark Approach.
How many historic places are in Licking?
66 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Licking, Ohio.
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