Licking County, county in Ohio, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 178,100 inhabitants. The county was created 217 years ago in 1808. Its county seat is Newark.
There are 4 city/town in Licking County, OH. The largest city of Licking County is Heath with a population of 10,489. Other cities include, Hebron population 2,497, Harbor Hills population 1,509 and Homer population 1,014
Situated in the Central Ohio region, Licking County strikes a balance between scenic rural charm and suburban development. At the heart of the county sits Newark, the largest city and county seat, with its vibrant downtown and connection to local history.
To the north, Granville feeds off its college town energy with Denison University residing in the quaint village center of brick buildings and tree-lined streets. The town of Pataskala originated as an agricultural outpost but has transitioned into a blossoming suburban city.
Small towns like Johnstown and Hebron retain their close-knit farming communities and claim fame to their own local legends. Utica flaunts its status as “Ohio’s Best Small Town” with annual events that celebrate the town's pottery heritage.
From the Licking River to the rolling hillsides, Licking County is where heritage and growth co-exist. While Newark and Pataskala embrace progress, historic towns like Granville and Utica preserve the past. The blend of old and new makes this Ohio county a microcosm of both tradition and change.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Licking County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Harbor Hills | Census-designated place in Licking County, Ohio | 1,509 |
Heath | City in Ohio, USA | 10,489 |
Hebron | Town in Ohio, USA | 2,497 |
Homer | Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America | 1,014 |