Licking County, Ohio
AkashicLicking County, OHTrumpR+30.0
2024 precinct map of Licking CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Licking County, with each precinct boundary colored by Democratic-vs-Republican margin, and gold where an independent or third-party candidate carried the precinct.
How it voted
Share of the 2024 vote
| Donald Trump ✓Republican | 64.5% | 61,359 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 34.5% | 32,832 |
| Chase OliverIndependent | 0.5% | 476 |
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96 precincts · 95,060 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1892–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 34.5%Harris32,832 | 64.5%Trump61,359 | 0.5%Oliver476 | 95,060 | ||
| R | 35.1%Biden33,055 | 63.2%Trump59,514 | 1.4%Jorgensen1,279 | 94,210 | ||
| R | 32.3%Clinton27,376 | 60.5%Trump51,241 | 3.2%Johnson2,708 | 84,629 | ||
| R | 41.7%Obama34,201 | 55.4%Romney45,503 | 1.0%Johnson817 | 82,085 | ||
| R | 41.1%Obama33,932 | 56.8%McCain46,918 | 2.1%Nader1,720 | 82,570 | ||
| R | 37.8%Kerry30,053 | 61.7%Bush49,016 | 0.4%Other351 | 79,420 | ||
| R | 37.1%Gore23,196 | 59.5%Bush37,180 | 2.4%Nader1,498 | 62,466 | ||
| R | 39.0%Clinton22,624 | 48.8%Dole28,276 | 11.2%Perot6,516 | 57,967 | ||
| R | 31.3%Clinton18,898 | 44.5%Bush26,918 | 22.8%Perot13,806 | 60,434 | ||
| R | 32.4%Dukakis16,793 | 66.7%Bush34,540 | 0.8%Fulani434 | 51,767 | ||
| R | 26.9%Mondale13,995 | 72.3%Reagan37,560 | 0.8%Serrette421 | 51,976 | ||
| R | 35.3%Carter17,208 | 58.3%Reagan28,425 | 6.4%Anderson3,136 | 48,769 | ||
| R | 44.0%Carter19,247 | 53.8%Ford23,518 | 2.2%McCarthy968 | 43,733 | ||
| R | 29.5%McGovern12,460 | 66.5%Nixon28,070 | 4.0%Schmitz1,702 | 42,232 | ||
| R | 37.6%Humphrey15,021 | 48.9%Nixon19,542 | 13.5%Wallace5,407 | 39,970 | ||
| D | 60.7%Johnson23,364 | 39.3%Goldwater15,096 | 0.0% | 38,460 | ||
| R | 36.1%Kennedy13,335 | 63.9%Nixon23,653 | 0.0% | 36,988 | ||
| R | 32.6%Stevenson10,581 | 67.4%Eisenhower21,912 | 0.0% | 32,493 | ||
| R | 36.5%Stevenson11,718 | 63.5%Eisenhower20,385 | 0.0% | 32,103 | ||
| R | 45.1%Truman12,511 | 54.6%Dewey15,164 | 0.3%Thurmond87 | 27,762 | ||
| R | 43.3%Roosevelt12,819 | 56.7%Dewey16,815 | 0.0% | 29,634 | ||
| D | 50.1%Roosevelt16,379 | 49.9%Willkie16,288 | 0.0% | 32,667 | ||
| D | 58.6%Roosevelt17,785 | 39.4%Landon11,958 | 2.1%Lemke629 | 30,372 | ||
| D | 50.0%Roosevelt13,904 | 48.0%Hoover13,355 | 2.0%Thomas556 | 27,815 | ||
| R | 27.3%Smith7,244 | 72.1%Hoover19,130 | 0.5%Thomas143 | 26,517 | ||
| R | 31.2%Davis7,428 | 58.5%Coolidge13,914 | 10.3%La Follette2,446 | 23,788 | ||
| R | 46.5%Cox10,679 | 51.9%Harding11,924 | 1.6%Debs378 | 22,981 | ||
| D | 56.4%Wilson8,183 | 40.9%Hughes5,935 | 2.6%Benson382 | 14,500 | ||
| D | 46.0%Wilson6,120 | 33.7%Taft4,487 | 20.3%Roosevelt2,694 | 13,301 | ||
| D | 50.7%Bryan7,685 | 44.5%Taft6,756 | 4.8%Debs725 | 15,166 | ||
| R | 45.2%Parker6,019 | 51.0%Roosevelt6,798 | 3.8%Debs503 | 13,320 | ||
| D | 52.9%Bryan6,716 | 46.1%McKinley5,854 | 1.0%Woolley130 | 12,700 | ||
| D | 53.9%Bryan6,611 | 45.3%McKinley5,560 | 0.8%Palmer96 | 12,267 | ||
| D | 54.9%Cleveland6,038 | 42.0%Harrison4,619 | 3.2%Weaver348 | 11,005 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +12.9% |
| 1896 | +8.6% |
| 1900 | +6.8% |
| 1904 | −5.8% |
| 1908 | +6.1% |
| 1912 | +12.3% |
| 1916 | +15.5% |
| 1920 | −5.4% |
| 1924 | −27.3% |
| 1928 | −44.8% |
| 1932 | +2.0% |
| 1936 | +19.2% |
| 1940 | +0.3% |
| 1944 | −13.5% |
| 1948 | −9.6% |
| 1952 | −27.0% |
| 1956 | −34.9% |
| 1960 | −27.9% |
| 1964 | +21.5% |
| 1968 | −11.3% |
| 1972 | −37.0% |
| 1976 | −9.8% |
| 1980 | −23.0% |
| 1984 | −45.3% |
| 1988 | −34.3% |
| 1992 | −13.3% |
| 1996 | −9.8% |
| 2000 | −22.4% |
| 2004 | −23.9% |
| 2008 | −15.7% |
| 2012 | −13.8% |
| 2016 | −28.2% |
| 2020 | −28.1% |
| 2024 | −30.0% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 117,019 |
| 2018 | 121,698 |
| 2020 | 124,208 |
| 2022 | 125,377 |
| 2024 | 128,657 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Licking County sits just east of Franklin County and has absorbed significant population spillover from Columbus, yet its presidential margins have widened toward Republicans even as its suburbs densify — a pattern that cuts against typical exurban realignment trends.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 21.5 points in 1964 and a Republican high of 45.3 points in 1984. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 1.9 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 30.0 points.
A population of 181,837, a 85% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $84,426 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Madison County and Steuben County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Licking County, Ohio vote in 2024?
In 2024, Licking County, Ohio voted Republican by 30.0 points (R+30.0), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 95,060 votes cast, 32,832 went Democratic and 61,359 went Republican.
When did Licking County, Ohio last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Licking County, Ohio voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Licking County, Ohio?
Licking County, Ohio has a population of 181,837 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Licking County, Ohio?
Median household income in Licking County, Ohio is $84,426 — above the national median of $80,734. The Ohio state median is $71,389.
What is the political history of Licking County, Ohio?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Licking County, Ohio from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 10 went Democratic and 24 went Republican.