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 222 years ago in 1804.
County Snapshot
Muskingum County at a glance
Muskingum County currently has 16 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
16
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Ohio counties
88
Open related pagesLargest city
ZanesvillePopulation 25,193
Top linked places
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% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.9654,-81.9444 |
| Altitude | 866 feet / 264 meters |
| Capital | Zanesville |
| Establishment | January 07, 1804 |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 20:33:05 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 49 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.06% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 78℉ Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
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.
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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, New Concord population 2,165 and South Zanesville population 2,095. 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 |
Weather
Showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and ha...
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Muskingum County
Official Website- 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 |
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, .
More notable people
- Oscar Sheppard (American lawyer and politician) he was born in 15/07/1845
- William H. Longshore (American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient) he was born in 18/02/1841
- William Wartenbee Johnson (Ohio Jurist) he was born in 26/08/1826
- Samuel A. Weller (American businessman) he was born in 12/04/1851
- Victor H. Coffman (American surgeon) he was born in 10/09/1839
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|---|---|---|
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| Cleveland | 378,589 | The second most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cleveland metropolitan area. |
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| Cincinnati | 304,548 | The third most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cincinnati metropolitan area. |
| Toledo | 271,455 | The fourth most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Toledo metropolitan area. |
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