Licking, Missouri
Licking: City in Texas County, Missouri, United States
About
Licking is a city located in the county of Texas in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,124 and a population density of 563 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,872 inhabitants.
The city was created 199 years ago in 1825.
Quick Facts about Licking
| Population : | 2,872 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Missouri (United States) |
| County : | Texas County |
| Postal code : | 65542 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 573 |
| Area : | 5.55 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,263 feet / 385 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1826 (199 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:10:45 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 518 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.77% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Licking is located at 37°29'58"N 91°51'26"W (37.4994900, -91.8571000).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Licking decreased by 8.77% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,124 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,101 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,068 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,103 | 1.13% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,101 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,109 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,105 | -0.13% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,085 | -0.65% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,082 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,075 | -0.23% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,872 | -7.07% | estimation process |
Other Places in Licking
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People born in Licking (2)
People born in Licking, including politician Richard Howard Ichord, Jr., football player and coach Orville Tuttle, .
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Schools in Licking
College & universities near Licking, MO
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 441487 | Texas County Technical College | Houston (MO) | 65483 |
| 417725 | Central College of Cosmetology | Saint Robert (MO) | 65584 |
| 365505 | Waynesville Career Center | Waynesville (MO) | 65583 |
| 179195 | Salem College of Hairstyling | Rolla (MO) | 65401 |
| 245421 | Metro Business College-Rolla | Rolla (MO) | 65401 |
Post offices near Licking
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Licking Post Office | Licking (MO) | 65542 |
| Raymondvill Post Office | Raymondville (MO) | 65555 |
| Houston Post Office | Houston (MO) | 65483 |
| Su Post Office | Success (MO) | 65570 |
| Bucyru Post Office | Bucyrus (MO) | 65444 |
Other cities in Texas County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Texas County , MO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sherrill | 5,278 | Unincorporated community in Missouri |
| Houston | 2,085 | City in Missouri, United States |
| Cabool | 2,070 | City in Texas County, Missouri, United States |
| Roubidoux | 1,647 | Township in Texas County, Missouri, USA |
| Upton | 572 | Township in Missouri |
| Summersville | 487 | City in Texas County, Missouri, United States |
| Raymondville | 353 | Village in the United States |
| Big Creek | 268 | Unincorporated community |
| Huggins | 140 | Unincorporated community in Missouri |
| Plato | 101 | Village in Missouri, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Licking distances to largest Missouri cities
