Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Licking, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,858

Median Agei

37.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

77.7%2,221

Black

15.6%446

Two or More

3.5%101

Hispanic/Latino

2.7%78

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

19.7%435

High School Diploma

31.6%698

Some College (<1 yr)

3.8%85

Some College (1+ yr)

15.2%335

Associate's Degree

4.9%108

Bachelor's Degree

3.7%82

Master's Degree

1.5%33

Professional Degree

0.1%3

Doctorate

0.4%8

HS or Higher

80.9%

BA or Higher

5.7%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$116,900

Median Renti

$657

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

52.8%355

Renter-Occupied

47.2%317

Total Units

760

Homeownership

52.8%

Vacancy Rate

11.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

9%32

$50K–$100K

22.5%80

$100K–$150K

29.9%106

$150K–$200K

13%46

$200K–$300K

16.9%60

$300K–$500K

8.7%31

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

116

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

5.8%44

2000–2009

7.5%57

1990–1999

17.8%135

1980–1989

8.9%68

1970–1979

16.7%127

1960–1969

16.7%127

1950–1959

16.3%124

1940–1949

6.2%47

1939 or earlier

4.1%31

Heating Fuel

Electricity

73.2%492

Bottled/LP Gas

21%141

Wood

3.9%26

Utility Gas

1.3%9

No Fuel

0.6%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$35,652

Mean Household Incomei

$45,908

Per Capita Incomei

$13,520

Poverty Ratei

21.5%

Unemploymenti

20.3%

Labor Forcei

743

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

8.3%56

$10K–$15K

17.1%115

$15K–$20K

9.8%66

$20K–$25K

2.7%18

$25K–$30K

6.4%43

$30K–$35K

4.8%32

$35K–$40K

4%27

$40K–$45K

5.7%38

$45K–$50K

2.5%17

$50K–$60K

5.2%35

$60K–$75K

16.4%110

$75K–$100K

8.3%56

$100K–$125K

4.3%29

$125K–$150K

3.1%21

$150K–$200K

1.3%9

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$362/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers33 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 816 homes92% occupied$362/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $35,652/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $11K/yr

73%

Very low income$11K–$18K/yr

27%

Who Receives This Housing

73% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

0% of subsidized households are minority

33% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

40% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

270.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

203(8.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

83.3%Insured

16.7%Uninsured