Licking is a city located in Texas County Missouri. Licking has a 2024 population of 3,055. Licking is currently growing at a rate of 2.97% annually and its population has increased by 13.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,702 in 2020.
The average household income in Licking is $46,243 with a poverty rate of 40.75%. The median age in Licking is 37.4 years: 37.2 years for males, and 41.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Licking was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,046 | 73.49% |
| Black or African American | 579 | 20.8% |
| Two or more races | 115 | 4.13% |
| Other race | 19 | 0.68% |
| Native American | 17 | 0.61% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.29% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 695 | 2.37 | 51.8 | 48.2 |
| Non Family | 318 | 1.14 | 39.3 | 60.7 |
| Married | 234 | 3.02 | 73.1 | 26.9 |
| Female | 82 | 4.34 | 19.5 | 80.5 |
| Male | 61 | 3.61 | 78.7 | 21.3 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
51.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 325 | 15.72% |
| Associates Degree | 74 | 3.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 60 | 2.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 51 | 2.47% |
| High School Graduate | 1,040 | 50.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 103 | 4.98% |
| Some College | 414 | 20.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,387 | 1,163 | 96 |
| Black | 494 | 319 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 99 | 78 | 15 |
| Hispanic | 87 | 67 | 0 |
| Other Race | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| Native American | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| Islander | 8 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 15.15%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $24,313 | $23,438 | $34,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,375 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $25,625 | $21,339 | $33,365 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,313 | $28,000 | $34,519 |
| Overall | $27,987 | $22,237 | $32,774 |
| Some College | $27,188 | $0 | $28,350 |
$27,987
Average Earnings
$22,237
Average Male
$32,774
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.66% of Licking residents speak only English, while 5.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 2.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,567 | 636 | 40.59% |
| Multiple | 44 | 25 | 56.82% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 10 | 29.41% |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 100% |
40.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
36.86%
Male Poverty Rate
44.59%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Licking is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Licking is Hispanic, with 29.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.49%. Among those working part-time, it was 57.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 43.57%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 37.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.54% |
| Some College | 30.22% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 67.92% |
| Female Unemployed | 25.64% |
| Female Employed | 23.51% |
| Male Employed | 20.7% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $38,365 | $57,659 |
| Households | $32,202 | $46,243 |
| Married Families | $56,538 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,833 | $27,728 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
25.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
20.7%
Male Marriage Rate
38.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
151
Number of Veterans
131
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 43 |
| Second Gulf War | 33 |
| Korea | 21 |
| First Gulf War | 19 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 43 |
| 35 to 54 | 36 |
| 75+ | 29 |
| 65 to 74 | 27 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 132 | 7.97% |
| Native American | 10 | 58.82% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 9.01% |
| Black | 9 | 1.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
28.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
29.9%
Labor Force Participation
26%
Employment Rate
12.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
73.28%
Born in Licking
99.03%
Native Born
0.97%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.97%
Naturalized
99.03% of Licking residents were born in the United States, with 73.28% having been born in Missouri. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,497 | 89 | 2.61% |
| 2028 | 3,408 | 88 | 2.65% |
| 2027 | 3,320 | 88 | 2.72% |
| 2026 | 3,232 | 89 | 2.83% |
| 2025 | 3,143 | 88 | 2.88% |
| 2024 | 3,055 | 88 | 2.97% |
| 2023 | 2,967 | 81 | 2.81% |
| 2022 | 2,886 | 138 | 5.02% |
| 2021 | 2,748 | 46 | 1.7% |
| 2020 | 2,702 | -310 | -10.29% |
| 2019 | 3,012 | -74 | -2.4% |
| 2018 | 3,086 | -3 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 3,089 | -18 | -0.58% |
| 2016 | 3,107 | -6 | -0.19% |
| 2015 | 3,113 | 11 | 0.35% |
| 2014 | 3,102 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 3,102 | 34 | 1.11% |
| 2012 | 3,068 | -35 | -1.13% |
| 2011 | 3,103 | -22 | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 3,125 | 0 | 0% |