Muskingum County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Name: Muskingum County, Ohio Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Muskingum County, Ohio has a population of 86,411, the 31st most populous county in Ohio. The median household income is $60,780 and the median home value is $182,200. The poverty rate is 15.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Muskingum County Quick Facts

Population 86,411

Median Household Income $60,780

Median Home Value $182,200

Poverty Rate 15.1%

Unemployment Rate 4.3%

Median Age 40.3 years

Homeownership Rate 68.2%

Affordability Ratio 3.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 20.6%

High School Graduation 90.6%

Cities/Places 16

Population 86,411 31st of 88

Median Income $60,780 15% lower than state

Poverty Rate 15.1%

Unemployment 4.3%

How Muskingum County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	86,382	86,411	+0.0%
Median household income	$59,203	$60,780	+2.7%
Median home value	$170,100	$182,200	+7.1%

Median Household Income

Muskingum

$60,780

$71,389

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Muskingum

$182,200

$214,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.9%

$25K-$50K 21.6%

$50K-$100K 31.2%

$100K+ 27.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.1%

$10K-$15K

4.4%

$15K-$20K

5.1%

$20K-$25K

5.3%

$25K-$30K

4.2%

$30K-$35K

5.4%

$35K-$40K

4.6%

$40K-$45K

3.3%

$45K-$50K

4.2%

$50K-$60K

8.1%

$60K-$75K

9.8%

$75K-$100K

13.2%

$100K-$125K

9.7%

$125K-$150K

6.5%

$150K-$200K

6.0%

$200K+

5.1%

Employment

4.3% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

59.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 68.2%

Renter 31.8%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $833/mo 16.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.7%

18-34

21.1%

35-54

24.1%

55-74

24.7%

75+

7.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Muskingum County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Zanesville	24,740	$43,280	24.1%	$123,700
North Zanesville	2,758	$83,904	4.4%	$248,000
New Concord	2,657	$70,313	15.7%	$206,800
South Zanesville	2,211	$38,824	15.8%	$73,400
Roseville	1,821	$44,792	13.5%	$94,400
Dresden	1,725	$57,991	14.0%	$152,000
Frazeysburg	1,522	$51,250	16.3%	$116,500
Pleasant Grove	1,436	$54,038	22.1%	$160,700
Duncan Falls	1,355	$116,167	3.1%	$219,600
Philo	683	$42,344	21.8%	$109,000
Adamsville	328	$126,953	6.7%	$66,900
Trinway	286	$73,328	24.1%	$127,700
Nashport	206	N/A	8.3%	N/A
East Fultonham	157	$85,469	0.0%	$175,800
Fultonham	116	$83,594	6.9%	$131,300
Norwich	85	$62,750	15.3%	$115,300

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Population Overview

Muskingum County is located in Ohio with a total population of 86,411. It is the 31st most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 16 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Muskingum County is 40.3 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 39.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Muskingum County is $60,780. This is 15% lower than the state median of $71,389. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.1%. This is 13% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $182,200. Housing costs are 15% lower than the state median of $214,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 68.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Muskingum County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.5% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 3.1%. The Black or African American population (3.1%) is well below the state average of 12.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 4.8%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

20.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 31.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Muskingum County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Ohio and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Muskingum County, Ohio?

Muskingum County has a population of 86,411, making it the 31st most populous county in Ohio.

What is the median income in Muskingum County?

The median household income in Muskingum County is $60,780 with a poverty rate of 15.1%.

How many cities are in Muskingum County, Ohio?

Muskingum County contains 16 Census-designated places.