Muskingum County, Ohio

Muskingum County: County in Ohio, United States

About

Muskingum County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 86,074 and a population density of 49 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 86,020 inhabitants. Its county seat is Zanesville. The county was created 221 years ago in 1804.

Muskingum County locator map
Location of Muskingum County on Ohio map.

Quick Facts about Muskingum County

Population : 86,020 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Ohio (United States)
Different from : Muskegon County
Plate code : 60
Area : 1742 km2
Water as percent of area : 1.2%
Land as percent of area : 98.8%
Altitude : 866 feet / 264 meters
Capital : Zanesville
Establishment : January 01, 1804
Time Zone : America/New_York
Local time : 12:41:30 (22nd February 2025)
Density : 49 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -0.06% (2010-2020)
Muskingum County Courthouse Zanesville OH image
Muskingum County Courthouse Zanesville OH
Muskingum County Courthouse Zanesville OH image
Muskingum County Courthouse Zanesville OH image

Geography

Muskingum County is located at 39°57'56"N 81°56'40"W (39.9654200, -81.9443800). It has 6 neighbors: Morgan County, Noble County, Perry County, Coshocton County, Guernsey County and Licking County.

Muskingum County map

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The largest city of Muskingum County is Zanesville with a population of 25,193. Other cities include, McDonald population 3,019, Hopewell population 2,745, South Zanesville population 2,095 and Frazeysburg population 1,315. See all Muskingum County cities & populated places.

Muskingum County Populated Places (more)

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Muskingum County.

City Name Population Title
Zanesville 25,193 City in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States
McDonald 3,019 Human settlement in Ohio, USA
North Zanesville 2,816 Census-designated place in Muskingum County, Ohio
Hopewell 2,745 Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America
New Concord 2,165 Village in Muskingum County, Ohio
South Zanesville 2,095 City in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States of America
Roseville 1,833 Village in Ohio
Elizabeth 1,725 Township in Miami County, Ohio
Dresden 1,688 Town in the U.
Frazeysburg 1,315 City in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States of America
Brush Creek 1,009 Township in Muskingum County, Ohio
Wesley 959 Township in Washington County, Ohio
Philo 728 Human settlement in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States of America
Blue Rock 693 Township in Muskingum County, Ohio
Fultonham 160 Human settlement in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States of America
Norwich 100 Human settlement in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States of America

Muskingum County has 6 neighbours.

  • Adamsville
  • Zanesville

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Muskingum County decreased by 0.06% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 86,074 - census
2011 86,243 0.2% estimation process
2012 85,794 -0.52% estimation process
2013 85,649 -0.17% estimation process
2014 85,905 0.3% estimation process
2015 86,194 0.34% estimation process
2016 85,993 -0.23% estimation process
2017 86,123 0.15% estimation process
2018 86,131 0.01% estimation process
2019 86,215 0.1% estimation process
2020 86,020 -0.23% estimation process

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People born in Muskingum County (8)

People born in Muskingum County, including baseball player Clarence Jones, Civil War Medal of Honor recipient George Loyd, politician Melville Clyde Kelly, .

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