Muskingum County's estimated 2026 population is 87,707 with a growth rate of 0.8% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Muskingum County is the 31st largest county in Ohio. The 2010 population was 86,213 and has seen a growth of 1.73% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 40.3 years
Female: 41.6 years
Male: 39.2 years
There are 66,822 adults, (16,071 of whom are seniors) in Muskingum County.
Female: 44,220 (51.2%)
Male: 42,191 (48.8%)
The racial composition of Muskingum County includes 90.78% White, 3.14% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78,448 | 90.78% |
| Two or more races | 4,246 | 4.91% |
| Black or African American | 2,714 | 3.14% |
| Other race | 555 | 0.64% |
| Asian | 398 | 0.46% |
| Native American | 38 | 0.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.01% |
Muskingum County's average per capita income is $44,171. Household income levels show a median of $60,780. The poverty rate stands at 15.08%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $96,069 | $112,327 |
| Families | $77,338 | $92,690 |
| Households | $60,780 | $80,210 |
| Non Families | $32,985 | $51,279 |
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