Licking, MO Demographics

A map of Licking's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,221	2,011	77.7%	70.5%
Black	446	688	15.6%	24.1%
Multiracial	101	59	3.5%	2.1%
Hispanic	78	70	2.7%	2.5%
Native American/Other	12	21	0.4%	0.7%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	0.1%

Licking, Missouri has an estimated population of 2,858, a less than 1% change from the 2,851 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.7% White, 15.6% Black, 3.5% Multiracial, 2.7% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Licking, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Licking has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Missouri overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Licking, that probability was 44.3% in 2020 and 37.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Licking is ranked the 210th most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Licking was ranked the 206th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Licking's White Population

2,221 residents of Licking, or 77.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Licking is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Licking ranks 967th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Licking's White population has grown by an estimated 10.4%. White residents' share of Licking's population has increased from 70.5% to 77.7%.

Licking is less White than neighboring Raymondville (97% White), Edgar Springs (80.4% White), Houston (89.8% White), Salem (90.9% White), and Plato (84.7% White).

Licking's Black Population

446 residents of Licking, or 15.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Licking is slightly higher than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Licking ranks 70th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Licking's Black population has declined by an estimated 35.2%. Black residents' share of Licking's population has decreased from 24.1% to 15.6%.

Licking is more Black than neighboring Raymondville (2.1% Black), Edgar Springs (7.6% Black), Houston (1.1% Black), Salem (0.9% Black), and Plato (0% Black).

Licking's Asian Population

0 residents of Licking, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Licking is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Licking ranks 605th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Licking's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Licking's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Licking is less Asian than neighboring Salem (0.2% Asian).

Licking's Hispanic Population

78 residents of Licking, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Licking is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Licking ranks 516th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Licking's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 11.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Licking's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.7%.

Licking is more Hispanic than neighboring Raymondville (0% Hispanic), Edgar Springs (0.9% Hispanic), Salem (1.7% Hispanic), and Plato (0% Hispanic).

Licking's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Licking, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Licking is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Licking ranks 462nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Licking's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 42.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Licking's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Licking is more Native American/Other than neighboring Raymondville (0% Native American/Other), and Plato (0% Native American/Other). Licking is less Native American/Other than neighboring Edgar Springs (5.4% Native American/Other), Houston (0.5% Native American/Other), and Salem (0.9% Native American/Other).

Licking's Multiracial Population

101 residents of Licking, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Licking is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Licking ranks 963rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Licking's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 71.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Licking's population has increased from 2.1% to 3.5%.

Licking is more Multiracial than neighboring Raymondville (0.9% Multiracial). Licking is less Multiracial than neighboring Edgar Springs (5.8% Multiracial), Houston (5.8% Multiracial), Salem (5.4% Multiracial), and Plato (15.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.