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Muskingum County, Ohio
Muskingum County, Ohio. Muskingum County had 87,014 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.7% since 2020, in line with Ohio (+0.9%). It holds 42 places (11 cities, villages and boroughs, 25 towns and townships and 6 census-designated) and 21 census tracts. GEOID 39119.
Muskingum County is the county of the Zanesville, OH micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
87,014
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 86,410 · ACS 2020-2024: 86,411
Median household income
$60,780
±$3,160 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$182,200
±$6,423 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$833
±$32 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
How many people live in Muskingum County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 86,410 residents in Muskingum County. The Census Bureau estimates 87,014 for July 1, 2025, up 0.7% since 2020, in line with Ohio (+0.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 86,411 over 665 square miles of land.
| Measure | Muskingum County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 86,411 | 11,810,293 | +280 |
| Households | 34,357±520 | 4,863,191 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.46±0.04 | 2.37 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 38,357±54 | 5,292,391 | +417 |
Muskingum County's population since 2000
From 84,585 in 2000 to 87,014 in 2025: up 2.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Muskingum County?
Muskingum County holds 42 places: 11 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 25 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 6 census-designated places. The largest is Zanesville with 25,138 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Zanesville | 24,765 | $43,280 |
|---|---|---|
| Falls Township, Muskingum County | 8,718 | $74,616 |
| Springfield Township, Muskingum County | 5,452 | $52,535 |
| Newton Township, Muskingum County | 5,247 | $68,462 |
| Wayne Township, Muskingum County | 4,892 | $78,718 |
| Muskingum Township, Muskingum County | 4,861 | $83,750 |
| Union Township, Muskingum County | 4,265 | $71,329 |
| Washington Township, Muskingum County | 4,097 | $63,528 |
| Hopewell Township, Muskingum County | 3,193 | $105,840 |
| North Zanesville | 3,116 | $83,904 |
| Perry Township, Muskingum County | 2,728 | $98,712 |
| Jackson Township, Muskingum County | 2,425 | $54,926 |
| New Concord | 2,361 | $70,313 |
| Licking Township, Muskingum CountyGEOID 3911943470 | 2,352 | $123,713 |
| South Zanesville | 1,894 | $38,824 |
| Jefferson Township, Muskingum County | 1,850 | $60,380 |
| Cass Township, Muskingum County | 1,811 | $97,702 |
| Pleasant Grove | 1,726 | $54,038 |
| Dresden | 1,650 | $57,991 |
| Harrison Township, Muskingum County | 1,521 | $45,673 |
| Frazeysburg | 1,354 | $51,250 |
| Brush Creek Township, Muskingum CountyGEOID 3911909757 | 1,286 | $53,014 |
| Salt Creek Township, Muskingum CountyGEOID 3911970170 | 1,153 | $74,028 |
| Clay Township, Muskingum CountyGEOID 3911915532 | 971 | $51,434 |
| Salem Township, Muskingum CountyGEOID 3911969932 | 946 | $73,958 |
| Highland Township, Muskingum CountyGEOID 3911935238 | 902 | $96,023 |
| Duncan FallsGEOID 3922820 | 898 | $116,167 |
| Philo | 720 | $42,344 |
| Roseville | 1,746 | $44,792 |
| Blue Rock TownshipGEOID 3911907398 | 622 | $70,183 |
| Adams Township, Muskingum CountyGEOID 3911900310 | 619 | $69,141 |
| Monroe Township, Muskingum CountyGEOID 3911951506 | 521 | $66,352 |
| Madison Township, Muskingum CountyGEOID 3911946536 | 496 | $65,391 |
| Rich Hill TownshipGEOID 3911966600 | 489 | not published |
| NashportGEOID 3953606 | 449 | not published |
| TrinwayGEOID 3977434 | 358 | $73,328 |
| East FultonhamGEOID 3923534 | 290 | $85,469 |
| Meigs Township, Muskingum CountyGEOID 3911948916 | 228 | not published |
| AdamsvilleGEOID 3900380 | 140 | $126,953 |
| FultonhamGEOID 3929064 | 115 | $83,594 |
| NorwichGEOID 3957372 | 87 | $62,750 |
| GratiotGEOID 3931458 | 215 | $67,083 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Muskingum County?
The median resident of Muskingum County is 40.3 years old; 22.7% are under 18 and 18.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.5%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.2%. 0.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Muskingum County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.3±0.3 | 39.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.7%±0.1 pts | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.6%±0.1 pts | 18.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% | 4.8% | +0.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.5%±0.2 pts | 75.8% | −0.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.1%±0.4 pts | 12.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 2.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.2%±0.4 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.7%±0.2 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.5%±0.4 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.7%±0.6 pts | 6.6% | – |
| With a disability | 15.9%±1.0 pts | 14.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.6%±0.8 pts | 6.4% | +1.4 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.6%±1.0 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.6%±1.4 pts | 31.5% | +4.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.7%±0.9 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1%±0.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Muskingum County earn?
Half of Muskingum County's 34,357 households earn less than $60,780 a year (±$3,160), against $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 it was $58,155 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Muskingum County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,780±$3,160 | $71,389 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $80,210±$3,926 | $96,990 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,809±$1,480 | $40,552 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 15.1%±1.6 pts | 13.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.5%±3.7 pts | 17.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.3%±1.7 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.3%±1.4 pts | 90.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Muskingum County?
Owners occupy 68.2% of Muskingum County's occupied homes and renters 31.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $182,200 by its owner (±$6,423). The median renter pays $833 a month including utilities, and 39.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Muskingum County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $182,200±$6,423 | $214,800 | +$34,271 |
| Median gross rent | $833±$32 | $1,034 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.4%±3.6 pts | 37.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,300±$42 | $1,517 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.2%±1.8 pts | 67.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 38,357±54 | 5,292,391 | +417 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.6%±1.6 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.5%±1.5 pts | 68.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.8%±1.0 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9%±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 23.1%±1.5 pts | 19.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Muskingum County building?
Builders took permits for 202 new housing units across Muskingum County in 2025 (25 single-family), 2.3 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Muskingum County get to work?
82.3% of Muskingum County's workers drive alone and 6.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.3%.
| Measure | Muskingum County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.4%±1.1 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3%±0.9 pts | 4.8% | −1.8 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 82.3%±1.7 pts | 75.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.1%±1.4 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Walked | 1.5%±0.4 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.3%±0.9 pts | 13.0% | +4.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.4 min±1.1 | 23.4 min | +1.4 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Muskingum County's census tracts?
Muskingum County is divided into 21 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $26,223 (Tract 9121) to $97,765 (Tract 9112.02).
All 21 census tracts of Muskingum County, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Muskingum County compare with Ohio's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 31st of 88 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 28th of 88 |
| Residents per square mile | 38th of 88 |
| Median household income | 64th of 88 |
| Median home value | 46th of 88 |
| Median gross rent | 55th of 88 |
| Poverty rate | 28th of 88 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 39th of 88 |
| Median age | 60th of 88 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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