Muskingum County, Ohio
OH · FIPS 39119 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 86,411 | — | #683 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $60,780 | -19.1% | #2,010 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.3 years | +3.6% | #2,038 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $182,200 | -35.4% | #1,612 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $833 | -28.4% | #1,874 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.1% | +19.7% | #1,956 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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93.4% of residents in Muskingum County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.9% above the national rate.
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.