Demographic Profile
Muskingum County, Ohio
Located in east central Ohio and part of the Appalachian region of the state, Muskingum County is a beautiful place to live and work. Its picturesque, rural setting is only a short distance to several major metropolitan areas.
Muskingum County has a civilian labor force of around 24,000 individuals with a reputation for honesty, loyalty, and hard work. A significant portion of that labor force commutes out of the county for work. That fact presents an excellent opportunity for businesses to locate in Muskingum County to have access to a knowledgeable workforce who would be extremely interested in working closer to home. A number of significant employers can attest to the advantage the local workforce supplies.
Population
Total Population
86,382
Median Age
40.5
Age Breakdown
Housing & Income
Households
38,343
Housing Units
34,243
Owner Occupied
68.7%
Renter Occupied
31.3%
Vacant Properties
4.5%
Median Home Value
$222,200
Average Rent
$920
Average Annual
Wage
$51,037
Average Household Income
$74,328
Per Capita
Income
$31,418
Workforce
Total Employers
1,665
Prime Age Labor Force
(25 – 54)
24,877
Total Labor Force
(16+)
40,897
7,694 Employees
5,002 Employees
3,632 Employees
3,556 Employees
3,331 Employees
2,883 Employees
High School Diploma
38.9%
Some College
19.9%
Associate’s Degree
10.9%
Bachelor’s Degree
14.6%
Post Graduate