Muskingum County, OH

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2024 Population

86,411

US Senator

Bernie Moreno

Republican Party

US Senator

Jon Husted

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

40.3

0.494% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

15.1%

3.6% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$60,780

2.66% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$182,200

7.11% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

39,145

0.336% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Muskingum County, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.6% of the residents in Muskingum County, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Muskingum County, OH are Muskingum University (474 degrees awarded in 2023), Mid-EastCTC-Adult Education (449 degrees), and Zane State College (343 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Muskingum County, OH was $182,200, and the homeownership rate was 68.2%.

Most people in Muskingum County, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Muskingum County, OH was 2 cars per household.

Muskingum County, OH borders Coshocton County, OH, Guernsey County, OH, Licking County, OH, Morgan County, OH, Noble County, OH, and Perry County, OH.

United States Ohio Zanesville, OH

Population & Diversity

Muskingum County, OH is home to a population of 86.4k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 0.727% of Muskingum County, OH residents were born outside of the country (628 people).

In 2024, there were 22.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (78.2k people) in Muskingum County, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.51k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 2.67k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.6%

2024 Citizenship

99.5%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 99.6% of Muskingum County, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Muskingum County, OH was 99.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Muskingum County, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Muskingum County, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
78.2k ± 208
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
3.51k ± 353
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.67k ± 336

1.33%

Hispanic Population

1.15k people

1.33% of the people in Muskingum County, OH are hispanic (1.15k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Muskingum County, OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Ohio.

Most Common Origin

India
66,106 ± 6,295 people
Mexico
45,962 ± 5,253 people
China
32,703 ± 4,434 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ohio was India, the natal country of 66,106 Ohio residents, followed by Mexico with 45,962 and China with 32,703.

Foreign-Born Population

0.727%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

628 people

0.854%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

738 people

As of 2024, 0.727% of Muskingum County, OH residents (628 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Muskingum County, OH was 0.854%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Muskingum County, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,601 ± 265
Gulf War (2001-)
1,460 ± 296
Gulf War (1990s)
526 ± 139

Muskingum County, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.1 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Muskingum County, OH.

Economy

The economy of Muskingum County, OH employs 39.1k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Muskingum County, OH were Health Care & Social Assistance (6,906 people), Retail Trade (5,175 people), and Manufacturing (4,246 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($77,250), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($73,616), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($58,000).

Employment

Occupations

39.1k

2024 Value

± 1,601

0.336%

1 Year growth

± 5.66%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Muskingum County, OH grew at a rate of 0.336%, from 39k employees to 39.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Muskingum County, OH, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,127 people), Sales & Related Occupations (3,767 people), and Management Occupations (3,627 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Muskingum County, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

39.1k

2024 Value

± 1,601

0.336%

1 Year growth

± 5.66%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Muskingum County, OH grew at a rate of 0.336%, from 39k employees to 39.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Muskingum County, OH, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,906 people), Retail Trade (5,175 people), and Manufacturing (4,246 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Muskingum County, OH, though some of these residents may live in Muskingum County, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,595

Median earning men ± $1,934

$35,059

Median earning women ± $1,957

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($63,182), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($59,344), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($59,049).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($51,179), Wholesale Trade ($50,673), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($42,392).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Y-Axis

1.48%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 5.51M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 1.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Ohio.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

137
Other Services (except Public Administration)
100
Retail Trade
100
Construction

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$430k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$166k
Manufacturing
$144k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.489%).

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Muskingum County, OH. Showing the available data for Ohio.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (43.9%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (0.489%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 55.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (43.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.489%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ohio for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Bernie Moreno

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Jon Husted

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 21, 2025
While elections for full class 3 terms will take place in 2028, Ohio will hold a special election in 2026 to elect a senator to complete the remainder of JD Vance's term.

Bernie Moreno and Jon Husted are the senators currently representing Ohio.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2023, universities in Muskingum County, OH awarded 1,372 degrees. The student population of Muskingum County, OH in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 2,076 male students and 3,718 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Muskingum County, OH are White (1,199 and 88.2%), Unknown (64 and 4.71%), Black or African American (38 and 2.79%), and Two or More Races (35 and 2.57%).

The largest universities in Muskingum County, OH by number of degrees awarded are Muskingum University (474 and 34.5%), Mid-EastCTC-Adult Education (449 and 32.7%), and Zane State College (343 and 25%).

The most popular majors in Muskingum County, OH are Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (129 and 9.4%), Registered Nursing (102 and 7.43%), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT Paramedic) (82 and 5.98%).

The median tuition costs are $30,650 for private four year colleges, and $5,999 and $10,300 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Muskingum County, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 81.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 5,794 (35.8% men and 64.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 5,794 students enrolled in Muskingum County, OH, 35.8% men and 64.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,569 records, of which 64.4% were women and 35.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
51 degrees awarded
General Health Services
44 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
40 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Muskingum County, OH was Registered Nursing with 51 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Muskingum County, OH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Muskingum University
474 degrees awarded
Mid-EastCTC-Adult Education
449 degrees awarded
Zane State College
343 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Muskingum University with 474 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 598 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Muskingum County, OH, which is 0.773 times less than the 774 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,199 degrees mean that there were 18.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 64 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($30,650) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($790) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,194) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Muskingum County, OH was $182,200 in 2024, which is 0.548 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $170,100 to $182,200, a 7.11% increase. The homeownership rate in Muskingum County, OH is 68.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Muskingum County, OH have an average commute time of 25.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Muskingum County, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2025, 14% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Muskingum County, OH. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0.883%.

Housing

Property

$182,200

Median Property Value 2024

±$6,423

$23,423

Median Property Taxes

±$1,104

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Muskingum County, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Muskingum County, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

68.2%

Homeownership

2024

61.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 68.2% of the housing units in Muskingum County, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 68.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Muskingum County, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$60,780

Median Household Income

± $3,160

34.4k

Number of Households

± 1,428

In 2024, the median household income of the 34.4k households in Muskingum County, OH grew to $60,780 from the previous year's value of $59,203.

The following chart displays the households in Muskingum County, OH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Muskingum County, OH is from Ohio.

0.453

2023 Wage GINI in Ohio

0.456

2022 Wage GINI in Ohio

In 2023, the income inequality in Ohio was 0.453 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.645% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Ohio was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ohio in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Ohio across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (82.3%)
Carpooled (9.13%)
Worked At Home (6.28%)

In 2024, 82.3% of workers in Muskingum County, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.13%) and those who worked at home (6.28%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Muskingum County, OH have a shorter commute time (25.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.86% of the workforce in Muskingum County, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Muskingum County, OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Muskingum County, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Muskingum County, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2025, 14% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Muskingum County, OH. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0.883%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

15.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Muskingum County, OH (12.7k out of 84.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Muskingum County, OH is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2025, 24.2% of the children was living in poverty in Muskingum County, OH. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 6.8%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 183 in Muskingum County, OH. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.809 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

Health

93.4% of the population of Muskingum County, OH has health coverage, with 43.2% on employee plans, 23.1% on Medicaid, 14% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 1.59% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Muskingum County, OH see 1,878 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,878 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1625 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 440 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,878 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Muskingum County, OH

Primary care physicians in Muskingum County, OH see an average of 1,878 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,878 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Muskingum County, OH in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24% under 18 years, 20.1% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.59%

Uninsured

43.2%

Employer Coverage

23.1%

Medicaid

14%

Medicare

11.6%

Non-Group

1.59%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Muskingum County, OH grew by 10.8% from 5.94% to 6.59%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Muskingum County, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2025, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 68.1 in Muskingum County, OH.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Muskingum County, OH.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 41.2% in Muskingum County, OH.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Muskingum County, OH.