Licking County
Recent News About Licking County
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Licking County saw 11.4% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers contributed 18.6% of income in Licking County. How does this compare to historical figures?
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Licking County: 18.6% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 17th in Ohio
In 2022, government transfers made up 18.6% of income in Licking County—ranking it 17th least dependent among Ohio counties.
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2022: Correlation between aging and increasing government transfer dependency in Licking County?
Since 1970, Licking County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 8.3%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 2.5%.
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Licking County residents received $10,378 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 73rd in Ohio
In 2022, residents of Licking County received an average of $10,378 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 16th lowest in Ohio.
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Governor DeWine and Lt. Gov. Husted announce new development projects in Licking County
New development projects in Licking County are expected to bring 20 new jobs and over $2 million in new payroll, according to an announcement by Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted.
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Census Bureau reports Licking County population was 173,750 in 2019
Licking County had a population of 173,750 people in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Licking Today.
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Census Bureau reports Licking County population was 175,409 in 2020
Licking County had a population of 175,409 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Licking Today.
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LICKING COUNTY: PUBLIC NOTICE: Establishing of a Road in Etna Township
PUBLIC NOTICE: Establishing of a Road in Etna Township
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Licking County ranked 22nd in Ohio for resident earnings in 2019
Licking County ranked 22nd among counties in Ohio by annual earnings per resident, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Licking County ranked 19th in Ohio for resident earnings in 2018
Licking County ranked 19th among counties in Ohio by annual earnings per resident, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.