Census tract · Muskingum County
Census Tract 9126, Muskingum County, Ohio
Census Tract 9126, GEOID 39119912600, in Muskingum County, Ohio, partly within Wayne Township, Muskingum County, Meigs Township, Muskingum County, Blue Rock Township, Duncan Falls, Salt Creek Township, Muskingum County and Rich Hill Township. 3,541 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±608); the 2020 Census counted 3,283.
Residents, 2020-2024
3,541
±608 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 3,283
Median household income
$74,583
±$14,516 (90% margin)
Muskingum County: $60,780
Median home value
$213,000
±$35,373 (90% margin)
Muskingum County: $182,200
Median gross rent
$1,000
±$124 (90% margin)
Muskingum County: $833
Where is Census Tract 9126?
Census Tract 9126 is one of 21 census tracts in Muskingum County, Ohio. It covers 121.20 square miles of land, 27 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 39119912600, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Wayne Township, Muskingum County | 27% |
| Meigs Township, Muskingum County | 23% |
| Blue Rock Township | 21% |
| Duncan Falls | 16% |
| Salt Creek Township, Muskingum County | 15% |
| Rich Hill Township | 13% |
9 census tracts border Census Tract 9126: Tract 9780 in Guernsey County ($57,644), Tract 9688 in Morgan County ($63,873), Tract 9690 in Morgan County ($67,927), Tract 9120 ($45,997), Tract 9124 ($54,503), Tract 9125 ($51,701), Tract 9127 ($78,304), Tract 9128 ($80,195) and Tract 9685 in Noble County ($52,981). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 9126?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 9126's population at 3,541 (±608) in 1,388 households; the 2020 Census counted 3,283 residents and 1,507 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 9126 | Muskingum County |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,541 ±608 | 86,411 |
| Households | 1,388 ±244 | 34,357 |
| Average household size | 2.55 ±0.23 | 2.46 |
| Housing units | 1,755 ±231 | 38,357 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 9126?
The median resident of Census Tract 9126 is 42.6 years old; 20.6% are under 18 and 24.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 97.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 1.4%.
| Measure | Tract 9126 | Muskingum County |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.6 ±5.5 | 40.3 |
| Under 18 years | 20.6% ±4.8 pts | 22.7% |
| 65 years and over | 24.9% ±7.6 pts | 18.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% ±1.7 pts | 1.3% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 97.2% ±2.6 pts | 90.5% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 3.1% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±1.8 pts | 4.2% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.4% |
| Born outside the United States | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.7% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.5% ±1.8 pts | 2.5% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.2% ±3.4 pts | 6.7% |
| With a disability | 19.5% ±4.8 pts | 15.9% |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.7% ±5.1 pts | 6.6% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.0% ±3.2 pts | 90.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.5% ±11.1 pts | 20.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.3% ±6.7 pts | 7.7% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.7% ±5.3 pts | 89.2% |
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 Census Tract 9126 earn?
Half of the 1,388 households in Census Tract 9126 earn less than $74,583 a year (±$14,516), against $60,780 across Muskingum County: 6th highest of the county's 21 tracts with a reliable estimate. 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 9126 | Muskingum County |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,583 ±$14,516 | $60,780 |
| Mean household income | $97,445 ±$23,854 | $80,210 |
| Per capita income | $38,747 ±$8,802 | $32,809 |
| People below the poverty line | 13.0% ±7.1 pts | 15.1% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 23.2% ±19.6 pts | 20.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.9% ±4.4 pts | 19.3% |
| Households with a computer | 97.6% ±2.4 pts | 93.0% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.7% ±6.3 pts | 89.3% |
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 Census Tract 9126?
Owners occupy 92.6% of Census Tract 9126's occupied homes and renters 7.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $213,000 by its owner (±$35,373). The median renter pays $1,000 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Tract 9126 | Muskingum County |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $213,000 ±$35,373 | $182,200 |
| Median gross rent | $1,000 ±$124 | $833 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 50.0% ±39.5 pts | 39.4% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,504 ±$202 | $1,300 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 92.6% ±5.1 pts | 68.2% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 7.4% ±5.1 pts | 31.8% |
| Housing units | 1,755 ±231 | 38,357 |
| Single-family detached homes | 88.4% ±5.3 pts | 73.5% |
| Mobile homes | 11.6% ±5.3 pts | 8.8% |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5% ±1.8 pts | 0.9% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 8.3% ±4.7 pts | 4.4% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 17.8% ±8.2 pts | 23.1% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 7.7% |
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 do people in Census Tract 9126 get to work?
88.4% of Census Tract 9126's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 31.6 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 9126 | Muskingum County |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.3% ±8.3 pts | 59.4% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.3% ±2.8 pts | 4.3% |
| Drove alone to work | 88.4% ±5.9 pts | 82.3% |
| Carpooled | 8.3% ±5.2 pts | 9.1% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.2% |
| Walked | 0.6% ±1.0 pts | 1.5% |
| Worked from home | 2.6% ±2.2 pts | 6.3% |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.6 min ±6.8 | 25.4 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
How does Census Tract 9126 compare with the other tracts in Muskingum County?
Among Muskingum County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 9126 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Muskingum County |
|---|---|
| Population | 14th of 21 |
| Residents per square mile | 21st of 21 |
| Median household income | 6th of 21 |
| Per capita income | 5th of 21 |
| Median home value | 7th of 20 |
| Median gross rent | 4th of 21 |
| Poverty rate | 11th of 19 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7th of 21 |
| Median age | 7th of 21 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1st of 21 |
The tracts next to it on Muskingum County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9113 | 3rd | $86,616±$7,480 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9128 | 4th | $80,195±$7,147 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9127 | 5th | $78,304±$6,977 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9126 | 6th | $74,583±$14,516 |
| Tract 9111 | 7th | $74,339±$10,285 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9110 | 8th | $66,204±$5,675 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9116.02 | 9th | $62,750±$20,815 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 9126?
4 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 9126 on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections