Muskingum County, Ohio

OH · FIPS 39119 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 86,411 #683 / 3,222
79th
Median Household Income $60,780 -19.1% #2,010 / 3,222
38th
Median Age 40.3 years +3.6% #2,038 / 3,222
37th
Median Home Value $182,200 -35.4% #1,612 / 3,222
50th
Median Gross Rent $833 -28.4% #1,874 / 3,222
42th
Poverty Rate 15.1% +19.7% #1,956 / 3,222
39th

Demographics

Muskingum County has a population of 86,411, making it the #683 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.3 years, which is 3.6% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

99.3%
Native Born
0.7%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Muskingum County is $60,780, ranking #2,010 out of 3,222 counties — 19.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.1% and unemployment stands at 4.3%.

Median Household Income
$60,780 −19.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,010 of 3,222
38th percentile
Per Capita Income
$32,809 −20.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,965 of 3,222
39th percentile
Poverty Rate
15.1% +19.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,956 of 3,222
39th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.3% −19.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,473 of 3,222
54th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.6% −38.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,898 of 3,222
41th percentile
Mean Commute Time
27.5 min −0.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,362 of 3,222
58th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Muskingum County is $182,200 (-35.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $833/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.2%.

Median Home Value
$182,200 −35.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,612 of 3,222
50th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$833 −28.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,874 of 3,222
42th percentile
Homeownership Rate
68.2% +5.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,474 of 3,222
23th percentile
68.2% Homeownership

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Health

93.4% of residents in Muskingum County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.9% above the national rate.

93.4% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
93.4% +1.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,258 of 3,222
61th percentile

About Muskingum County, Ohio

Muskingum County, Ohio has a total population of 86,411, making it the 683rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Muskingum County is 40.3 years, which is 3.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Muskingum County is $60,780, which ranks #2,010 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3%.

The median home value in Muskingum County is $182,200, 35.4% below the national median. Renters in Muskingum County pay a median gross rent of $833 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Muskingum County, 20.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 38.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.5 min.

Muskingum County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.5% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.2%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (3.1%).

All data for Muskingum County, Ohio comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.