Licking township, Indiana
Licking township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Licking township is a geographic entity located in Blackford County, Indiana. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 7,506. The land area covers 41.18 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 7,506 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 40.9 yrs | ±1.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,381 | ±155 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 3,825 | ±167 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,381 | ±155 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 444 | ±149 |
| Median Home Value | $96,400 | ±$12,853 |
| Median Gross Rent | $726 | ±$125 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $47,103 | ±$5,022 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,877 | ±$2,913 |
| Poverty Rate | 19.2% | ±5.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,444 | ±402 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5% | ±2.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,249 | ±256 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 84.2% | ±3.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
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TOWNSHIP OF LICKING
GUS Population: 7,554 (2024)
ID: 103902
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE
118 N JEFFERSON, PO BOX 66, HARTFORD CITY IN 47348-2209
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GUS Population: 11,816 (2024)
ID: 103737
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: PERSONNEL CLERK
110 W WASHINGTON ST, HARTFORD CITY IN 47348-2251
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Albany, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Marion, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Hartford City, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Hartford City, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Hartford City, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Muncie, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Muncie, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Muncie, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | Van Buren, IN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Marion, IN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Taylor University
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College | 6.5 mi away | 1846 Main Street, Upland, IN, 46989-1001 |
8008823456
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HARTFORD CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.9 mi away | 314 NORTH HIGH STREET, HARTFORD CITY, IN, 47348 |
(765) 348-1720
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Ross Medical Education Center-Muncie
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College Vocational | 13.5 mi away | 411 W. Riggin, Muncie, IN, 47303-6413 |
7652821950
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UPLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.9 mi away | 29 WEST WASHINGTON STREET, UPLAND, IN, 46989 |
(765) 998-2971
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Ball State University
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College | 15.6 mi away | 2000 W. University Ave, Muncie, IN, 47306 |
7652891241
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MATTHEWS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.1 mi away | 816 WISCONSIN AVE, MATTHEWS, IN, 46957 |
(765) 997-1540
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Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
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College | 16.4 mi away | 4201 South Washington Street, Marion, IN, 46953-4974 |
7656746901
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DUNKIRK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.6 mi away | 127 WEST WASHINGTON STREET, DUNKIRK, IN, 47336 |
(765) 768-6872
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Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global
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College | 16.7 mi away | 1900 West 50th Street, Marion, IN, 46953 |
7656772870
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MONTPELIER-HARRISON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.2 mi away | 301 SOUTH MAIN STREET, MONTPELIER, IN, 47359 |
(765) 728-5969
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at HARTFORD CITY 4 ESE, IN US, located 4.8 miles from Licking township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.1° | 18.9° | 26.0° | 2.67" | 9.0" |
| February | 37.1° | 21.3° | 29.2° | 2.35" | 8.2" |
| March | 47.9° | 30.2° | 39.0° | 3.31" | 5.0" |
| April | 61.4° | 40.7° | 51.0° | 3.89" | 0.6" |
| May | 71.9° | 51.9° | 61.9° | 4.24" | 0.0" |
| June | 80.4° | 61.4° | 70.9° | 4.43" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.2° | 64.0° | 73.6° | 4.20" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.5° | 61.9° | 71.7° | 4.33" | 0.0" |
| September | 76.3° | 54.7° | 65.5° | 3.48" | 0.0" |
| October | 64.4° | 43.9° | 54.2° | 2.89" | 0.2" |
| November | 50.0° | 33.6° | 41.8° | 3.28" | 2.0" |
| December | 38.1° | 24.5° | 31.3° | 2.67" | 7.2" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford City city | City | 1.8 mi | — |
| Shamrock Lakes town | Town | 2.8 mi | — |
| Millgrove CDP | CDP | 5.6 mi | — |
| Matthews town | Town | 6.8 mi | — |
| Upland town | Town | 6.8 mi | — |
| Eaton town | Town | 7.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1800943650. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.