Muskingum County, Ohio

Muskingum County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 86,074.[2] Its county seat is Zanesville.[3] Nearly bisected by the Muskingum River, the county name is based on a Delaware American Indian word translated as "town by the river"[4][5] or "elk's eye".[6]

Muskingum County
U.S. county
Muskingum County Courthouse
Seal
Location within the U.S. state of Ohio
Ohio's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 39°58′N 81°57′W
Country United States
State Ohio
FoundedMarch 1, 1804[1]
Named forA Native American word meaning "swampy ground"
SeatZanesville
Largest cityZanesville
Area
 • Total673 sq mi (1,740 km2)
 • Land665 sq mi (1,720 km2)
 • Water8.0 sq mi (21 km2)  1.2%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2019)
86,215
 • Density130/sq mi (50/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional districts6th, 12th
Websitewww.muskingumcounty.org

Muskingum County comprises the Zanesville, OH Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Columbus-Marion-Zanesville, OH Combined Statistical Area. The Zanesville Micropolitan Statistical Area is the second largest statistical area within the Combined Statistical Area, after the Columbus Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 673 square miles (1,740 km2), of which 665 square miles (1,720 km2) is land and 8.0 square miles (21 km2) (1.2%) is water.[7] It is the fourth-largest county in Ohio by land area.

Adjacent counties

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
181010,036—
182017,82477.6%
183029,33464.6%
184038,74932.1%
185045,04916.3%
186044,416−1.4%
187044,8861.1%
188049,77410.9%
189051,2102.9%
190053,1853.9%
191057,4888.1%
192057,9800.9%
193067,39816.2%
194069,7953.6%
195074,5356.8%
196079,1596.2%
197077,826−1.7%
198083,3407.1%
199082,068−1.5%
200084,5853.1%
201086,0741.8%
Est. 201986,215[8]0.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]
1790-1960[10] 1900-1990[11]
1990-2000[12] 2010-2019[2]

2000 census

As of the census[13] of 2000, there were 84,585 people, 32,518 households, and 22,860 families living in the county. The population density was 127 people per square mile (49/km²). There were 35,163 housing units at an average density of 53 per square mile (20/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 93.91% White, 4.01% Black or African American, 0.21% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.20% from other races, and 1.37% from two or more races. 0.52% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 32,518 households out of which 33.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.30% were married couples living together, 12.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.70% were non-families. 24.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.01.

In the county, the population was spread out with 25.90% under the age of 18, 9.40% from 18 to 24, 27.70% from 25 to 44, 22.60% from 45 to 64, and 14.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 92.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.40 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $35,185, and the median income for a family was $41,938. Males had a median income of $31,537 versus $22,151 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,533. About 9.90% of families and 12.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.90% of those under age 18 and 10.00% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 86,074 people, 34,271 households, and 23,125 families living in the county.[14] The population density was 129.5 inhabitants per square mile (50.0/km2). There were 38,074 housing units at an average density of 57.3 per square mile (22.1/km2).[15] The racial makeup of the county was 93.0% white, 3.8% black or African American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 0.2% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.8% of the population.[14] In terms of ancestry, 25.2% were German, 15.5% were Irish, 11.1% were American, and 10.9% were English.[16]

Of the 34,271 households, 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 32.5% were non-families, and 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.95. The median age was 39.5 years.[14]

The median income for a household in the county was $39,538 and the median income for a family was $48,425. Males had a median income of $40,183 versus $28,668 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,561. About 13.0% of families and 16.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.6% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over.[17]

Education

The County is served by 7 high schools: John Glenn High School (New Concord), Franklin Local High School (better known as Philo) located in Duncan Falls, Maysville High School located in South Zanesville (Maysville), Bishop Rosecrans (Catholic high school in Downtown Zanesville), Tri-Valley High School located in Dresden, West Muskingum High School located in Zanesville, and Zanesville High School which, as the name implies, is in Zanesville.

Each high school is the only high school in school districts of the same name, the exception being Roscrans as the district is referred to as Bishop Fenwick.

The county is also served by three colleges, Muskingum University, Zane State College, and a branch campus of Ohio University known as Ohio University Zanesville.

Politics

Muskingum County is a Republican stronghold county in presidential elections. The 1964 election is the most recent in which the county voted Democratic, but Bill Clinton came within 48 votes of carrying it in 1996.

Presidential elections results
Presidential elections results[18]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2016 64.6% 24,056 29.9% 11,123 5.5% 2,066
2012 51.8% 19,264 45.7% 17,002 2.5% 913
2008 52.4% 20,549 45.2% 17,730 2.4% 946
2004 57.3% 22,254 42.3% 16,421 0.5% 191
2000 55.2% 17,995 41.1% 13,415 3.7% 1,214
1996 42.0% 13,861 41.9% 13,813 16.1% 5,298
1992 40.8% 14,168 33.6% 11,670 25.6% 8,882
1988 62.3% 19,736 36.9% 11,691 0.8% 247
1984 68.0% 21,821 31.3% 10,037 0.8% 243
1980 54.8% 17,921 38.5% 12,584 6.7% 2,183
1976 51.1% 15,358 47.2% 14,178 1.8% 534
1972 64.0% 19,897 33.2% 10,313 2.8% 884
1968 48.1% 15,260 41.3% 13,089 10.6% 3,356
1964 35.9% 11,635 64.1% 20,792
1960 61.9% 21,518 38.1% 13,254
1956 69.3% 22,788 30.7% 10,110
1952 63.0% 21,244 37.0% 12,490
1948 55.5% 16,049 44.2% 12,765 0.3% 81
1944 58.0% 17,577 42.0% 12,729
1940 55.2% 19,395 44.8% 15,753
1936 47.4% 15,454 49.9% 16,265 2.6% 854
1932 54.0% 16,366 44.2% 13,378 1.8% 541
1928 76.8% 22,120 22.6% 6,507 0.6% 171
1924 65.7% 15,571 28.3% 6,709 6.0% 1,417
1920 58.6% 13,862 39.9% 9,437 1.6% 372
1916 51.3% 7,597 42.8% 6,328 5.9% 877
1912 29.6% 4,134 38.5% 5,376 31.9% 4,463
1908 52.4% 8,080 42.6% 6,576 5.0% 775
1904 54.5% 7,597 39.6% 5,511 5.9% 820
1900 51.1% 7,365 46.3% 6,667 2.7% 382
1896 50.7% 7,245 48.1% 6,871 1.3% 183
1892 47.8% 6,123 48.6% 6,230 3.6% 461
1888 50.0% 6,234 47.2% 5,884 2.9% 357
1884 50.3% 5,896 48.5% 5,696 1.2% 142
1880 51.6% 5,804 47.5% 5,336 0.9% 102
1876 48.7% 5,232 50.8% 5,457 0.6% 63
1872 51.3% 4,558 48.4% 4,304 0.3% 27
1868 50.7% 4,677 49.2% 4,534
1864 53.1% 4,422 46.8% 3,896
1860 49.3% 4,004 43.7% 3,550 6.8% 553
1856 41.4% 3,172 44.3% 3,391 14.2% 1,092

Culture

The Muskingum County Library System serves the communities of Muskingum County from its administrative offices in Zanesville, Ohio. This includes service to Dresden, Duncan Falls, New Concord, and Roseville. In 2005, the library loaned more than 918,000 items to its 73,000 cardholders. Total holding are over 328,000 volumes with over 190 periodical subscriptions.[19]

The Wilds is a 9,154 acres (37.04 km2) wildlife preserve open to visitation for a fee.

Historical Maps
This is a historic map of Muskingum County from 1852 including all owned property and acreage.

Communities

City

Villages

Townships

https://web.archive.org/web/20160715023447/http://www.ohiotownships.org/township-websites

Map of Muskingum County, Ohio with municipal and township labels

Census-designated places

Other unincorporated communities

Historical places
  • Irville - Former populated place in Licking Township, removed for the creation of Dillon Lake.
  • Mattingly Settlement - Named for the many members of the Mattingly family who settled in Muskingum Township.
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See also

References
  1. "Ohio County Profiles: Muskingum County" (PDF). Ohio Department of Development. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 16, 2004. Retrieved April 28, 2007.
  2. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 22, 2011. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
  3. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  4. "Muskingum County". Ohio History Central. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
  5. "History of the Muskingum County". Muskingum County Website. Retrieved January 7, 2019.
  6. First Explorations of Kentucky. Filson Club. 1898. p. 133. Retrieved January 7, 2019. form the muskingum.
  7. "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on May 4, 2014. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
  8. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved March 26, 2020.
  9. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
  10. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
  11. Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
  12. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
  13. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  14. "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
  15. "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
  16. "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
  17. "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
  18. Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
  19. "2005 Ohio Public Library Statistics:Statistics by County and Town". State Library of Ohio. Archived from the original on September 24, 2006. Retrieved October 30, 2006.

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