Licking County, Ohio Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

181,837

Diversity Score

27.1

Diversity Tier

Moderate-Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
85.1%%

Licking County, Ohio Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Licking County, Ohio Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)154,71385.1%
Black / African American7,6544.2%
Asian6,7873.7%
Two or More Races6,7643.7%
Hispanic or Latino4,4592.5%
Other Race1,3780.8%
Pacific Islander520.0%
Native American300.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Licking County, Ohio

The largest racial or ethnic group in Licking County, Ohio is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 85.1% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Licking County, Ohio has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 27.1/100, which is considered a Moderate-Low level of diversity.
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