Muskingum County Summary

Life in Muskingum County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Muskingum County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Muskingum County:

  • The population in Muskingum County is 86,393.

  • The median home value in Muskingum County is $178,604.

  • The median income in Muskingum County is $56,810.

  • The median rent in Muskingum County is $776.

  • The unemployment rate in Muskingum County is 4.6%.

  • The poverty rate in Muskingum County is 15.6%.

  • The average high in Muskingum County is 69.4° and there are 105.9 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Muskingum County

List Of Cities & Towns in Muskingum County

Zanesville, OH Population 24,772

North Zanesville, OH Population 2,633

New Concord, OH Population 2,593

Roseville, OH Population 2,053

South Zanesville, OH Population 1,876

Dresden, OH Population 1,709

Duncan Falls, OH Population 1,577

Frazeysburg, OH Population 1,335

Pleasant Grove, OH Population 1,310

Philo, OH Population 811

Adamsville, OH Population 354

Gratiot, OH Population 231

Trinway, OH Population 220

East Fultonham, OH Population 143

Fultonham, OH Population 139

Norwich, OH Population 84

Map Of Muskingum County

Muskingum County, OH Weather

  • The average high in Muskingum County is 69.4°.

  • There are 81.63 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 105.9 inches of rain each year with 8.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:19 hours of sun each day in Muskingum County.

StatMuskingum County
Mean High69.4
Nice Days81.63
Rainfall105.9
Snowfall8.4
Sunny_hours4:19
69.4°
Average High
105.9
Inches of Rain

Muskingum County Photos

William Rainey Harper Log House In The Morning
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Ohio Central
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Downtown Zanesville
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Muskingum County Ohio Zanesville Highlighted
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Muskingum County Demographics

Population over time in Muskingum County

The current population in Muskingum County is 86,393. The population has increased 0.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 86,346 0.4%
2021 86,033 -0.1%
2020 86,131 -

Gender in Muskingum County

  • Muskingum County is 51.0% female with 44,073 female residents.

  • Muskingum County is 49.0% male with 42,320 male residents.

Female
51.0% (44,073)
Male
49.0% (42,320)
Gender Muskingum County OH USA
Female 51.0% 50.6% 50.4%
Male 49.0% 49.4% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Muskingum County

Muskingum County is:

  • 90.8% White with 78,474 White residents.

  • 3.2% African American with 2,731 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 99 American Indian residents.

  • 0.5% Asian with 455 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 213 Other residents.

  • 3.8% Two Or More with 3,289 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.3% Hispanic with 1,132 Hispanic residents.

White
90.8% (78,474)
African American
3.2% (2,731)
American Indian
0.1% (99)
Asian
0.5% (455)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.2% (213)
Two Or More
3.8% (3,289)
Hispanic
1.3% (1,132)

Table: Muskingum County By Race

Race Muskingum County OH USA
White 90.8% 77.2% 58.9%
African American 3.2% 12.2% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 0.5% 2.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.8% 3.6% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.3% 4.2% 18.7%

Household Income For Muskingum County, Ohio

  • 5.2% of households in Muskingum County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.9% of households in Muskingum County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.5% of households in Muskingum County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.6% of households in Muskingum County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.3% of households in Muskingum County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.4% of households in Muskingum County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.6% of households in Muskingum County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.8% of households in Muskingum County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.6% of households in Muskingum County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.1% of households in Muskingum County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.2% (4,532)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.9% (5,093)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.5% (9,081)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.6% (8,257)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.3% (11,501)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.4% (15,019)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.6% (11,725)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.8% (11,923)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.6% (5,708)
$200,000 or more
4.1% (3,550)
Income Muskingum County OH USA
Less than $10,000 5.2% 5.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.9% 4.4% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.5% 7.9% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.6% 8.3% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.3% 12.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.4% 17.3% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.6% 13.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.8% 16.5% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.6% 7.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.1% 7.6% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Muskingum County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Muskingum County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Muskingum County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 43.0% of adults in Muskingum County completed high school / ged.

  • 18.0% of adults in Muskingum County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Muskingum County completed associate's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Muskingum County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Muskingum County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Muskingum County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Muskingum County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (2,591)
9-12th Grade
7% (6,047)
High School / GED
43% (37,148)
Some College
18% (15,550)
Associate's Degree
10% (8,639)
Bachelor's Degree
12% (10,367)
Master's Degree
6% (5,183)
Professional Degree
1% (863)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Muskingum County OH USA
< 9th Grade 3% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 6% 6%
High School / GED 43% 32% 26%
Some College 18% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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