Licking County #1 Nationally for Job Growth

Licking County No. 1 Nationally for Job Growth as Columbus Region Continues Midwest Leadership Newark, Ohio — Licking County recorded the highest year-over-year employment growth among the nation’s 376 largest counties, according to newly released data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, further demonstrating the county’s role in the continued economic momentum of Ohio and the Columbus Region.Employment in Licking County grew 3.6% from March 2025 to March 2026, adding approximately 2,700 jobs and