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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Muskingum County

Ohio · 82,068 residents · 664.546 sq mi
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Muskingum County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,967. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $46,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

82,068
−3%vs 2000
vs 84,585 in 2000
1990 – 2025
123 / sq mi
−3%vs 2000
vs 127 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.4
−8%vs 2000
vs 36.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
82K83K84K86K87K1990201020202024Muskingum County
202486K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,967
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,185 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,844
−38%vs 2000
vs $17,533 in 2000
US average: $14,340
14.7%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$46,600
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $81,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$301
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $406 in 2000
US average: $450
73.0%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.5% in 2000
27.0% rent
1.9
−16%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(79,122)
Black4%(3,364)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(436)
Asian0.3%(230)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.6%(9,824)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(78,092)
Black4.1%(3,374)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(161)
Asian0.3%(213)
Other0.5%(389)
Diversity Score12%(9,887)
12
+4%vs 2000
vs 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.1%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
71.1%
−9.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.6%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.3 min
+10%vs 2000
vs 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Muskingum County, Ohio?

Muskingum County, Ohio has about 82,068 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Muskingum County, Ohio?

The typical household in Muskingum County, Ohio earns about $23,967 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Muskingum County, Ohio expensive?

In Muskingum County, Ohio, the median home is worth about $46,600, and the typical rent is about $301 a month.

How educated are people in Muskingum County, Ohio?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Muskingum County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Muskingum County, Ohio?

About 14.7% of people in Muskingum County, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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