Licking, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,816
Population
1,322/sq mi density
$32,813
Median Income
$17,480 per capita
$109,000
Home Value
$201,461 Zillow
$614
Median Rent
33.8% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$32,813 median income, 11.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$109,000 home value, $614/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
2,816
Census 2023
Population Density
1,322
per square mile
Land Area
2.1
square miles (5.5 km²)
Median Age
38.4 yrs
1% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
69.2%
Male
30.8%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.5% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 17% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 3.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 2.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
76.5%
Black
17%
Hispanic
3.9%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 93.9% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 5.3% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.8% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
93.9%
Spanish
5.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.6%
Veterans
9.5%
58% above US avg (6%)
Disability
25.5%
96% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
80.1%
12% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
19.9%
131% above US avg (8.6%)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 2,816 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,322 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 38.4 years |
Gender
| Male | 69.2% |
| Female | 30.8% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 76.5% |
| Black or African American | 17.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 93.9% |
| Spanish | 5.3% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.6% |
| Veterans | 9.5% |
| Disability | 25.5% |
| Health Insurance | 80.1% |
| Uninsured | 19.9% |
| Broadband Access | 79.6% |