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60%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
50%
Household income NAT. AVG.
40%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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Income per capita$11,858$27,044$29,829
Median household income$27,422$49,593$55,322
Median income owner occupied$32,330$62,242$70,586
Median income renter occupied$21,781$30,016$35,192
Median earnings male$20,357$34,901$36,919
Median earnings female$23,147$24,771$26,250
Unemployment rate2.8%4.1%4.7%
Poverty level34.0%15.3%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Licking is 60% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Licking is 50% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Licking is 40% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Licking is 125% higher than the national average

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      $18,279 $27,422 $54,844
      City
      $33,058 $49,593 $99,186
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Licking median earnings by income bracket

      Licking employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry9.5%9.5%
      Manufacturing sector10.2%10.2%
      Financial & insurance services0.0%0.0%
      Wholesale & retail services11.2%11.2%
      Public administration13.0%13.0%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities16.5%16.5%
      Education, health & social services20.0%20.0%
      Other19.6%19.6%

      Nearby cities with high median household income

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Raymondville, MO628$45,62517.5%
      Edgar Springs, MO151$37,18832.8%
      Houston, MO2,927$33,22739.9%
      Licking, MO2,612$27,42250.4%

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Avoca, PA2,612$62,14312.3%
      Petersburg, WV2,612$40,38727.0%
      Cabool, MO2,611$29,86146.0%
      Pine Ridge at Crestwood, NJ2,611$45,03118.6%
      Ruidoso Downs, NM2,611$31,53643.0%
      Licking, MO2,612$27,42250.4%
      Source: The Licking, MO employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).