Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH

Public Use Microdata Area (PUMA)

Add Comparison

2020 Population

122,109

0.036% 1-year decline

US Senator

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Party

US Senator

J. D. Vance

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

40.6

0.744% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

15.9%

6.37% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$49,513

2.96% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$124,700

5.14% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

51,588

1.11% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH had a population of 122k people with a median age of 40.6 and a median household income of $49,513. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH declined from 122,153 to 122,109, a −0.036% decrease and its median household income grew from $48,089 to $49,513, a 2.96% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.95%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.3%), Two+ (Hispanic) (0.567%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.386%).

2.25% of the households in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.7% of the residents in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH are Muskingum University (204264) (418 degrees awarded in 2021), Zane State College (383 degrees), and Mid-EastCTC-Adult Education (168 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH was $124,700, and the homeownership rate was 71.4%.

Most people in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH was 2 cars per household.

Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH borders Holmes, Guernsey & Coshocton Counties PUMA, OH, Washington, Morgan, Noble & Monroe Counties PUMA, OH, Licking County PUMA, OH, Fairfield County PUMA, OH, Jackson, Hocking, Pike & Vinton Counties PUMA, OH, and Athens, Gallia & Meigs Counties PUMA, OH.

United States Ohio

Population & Diversity

Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH is home to a population of 122k people, from which 99.7% are citizens. As of 2020, 0.719% of Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH residents were born outside of the country (878 people).

In 2020, there were 31.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (113k people) in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.6k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 2.81k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH are Spanish (1,024 households), German (509 households), and Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages (364 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

62,202

Women

50.9%

59,901

Men

49.1%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 122,103 inhabitants, with 49.1% men, and 50.9% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

With the upper buttons you can add a filter by race.

Citizenship

99.7%

2020 Citizenship

99.6%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 99.7% of Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH

White (Non-Hispanic)
113k ± 209
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.6k ± 333
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
2.81k ± 298

1.12%

Hispanic Population

1.37k people

1.12% of the people in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH are hispanic (1.37k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Pakistan
210 ± 355 people
Canada
161 ± 311 people
Germany
74 ± 211 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH was Pakistan, the natal country of 210 Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH residents, followed by Canada with 161 and Germany with 74.

Foreign-Born Population

0.719%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

878 people

0.815%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

996 people

As of 2020, 0.719% of Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH residents (878 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH was 0.815%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
1,024 households (0.892%)
German
509 households (0.444%)
Yiddish, Pennsylvania Dutch or Other West Germanic Languages
364 households (0.317%)

2.25% of the households in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH was Spanish. 0.892% of the households in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,647 ± 274
Gulf War (2001-)
1,766 ± 296
Gulf War (1990s)
1,134 ± 223

Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.5 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH employs 51.6k people. The largest industries in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH are Construction (4,068 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,841 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,270 people), and the highest paying industries are Miscellaneous manufacturing, n.e.c. ($112,357), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($109,286), and Clay building material & refractories manufacturing ($101,647).

Males in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $40,119. The income inequality in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH (measured using the Gini index) is 0.422, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

24,715

Women

47.9%

26,873

Men

52.1%

The workforce of Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH in 2020 was 51,588 people, with 47.9% woman, and 52.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

51.6k

2020 Value

1.11%

1 Year growth

± 1.11%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH grew at a rate of 1.11%, from 51k employees to 51.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,330 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (2,053 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,456 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Ohio (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

View Full Dashboard

Industries

Employment by Industries

51.6k

2020 Value

1.11%

1 Year growth

± 1.11%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH grew at a rate of 1.11%, from 51k employees to 51.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH, are Construction (4,068 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,841 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,270 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH, though some of these residents may live in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,647

Median earning men ± $1,530

$27,789

Median earning women ± $1,274

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($54,303), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,939), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($53,578).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Construction ($43,707), Wholesale Trade ($37,778), and Public Administration ($37,250).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Ohio. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Ohio.

View Full Dashboard

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio product (by dollars) was Machinery with $56.1B, followed by Mixed freight ($53.3B) and Motorized vehicles ($50B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Ohio products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Ohio.

$651B

2020 Value in Ohio

$1.24T

Projected 2050 Value in Ohio

91% growth

In 2020, total outbound Ohio trade was $651B. This is expected to increase 91% to $1.24T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Ohio trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Ohio to other states, or from other states to Ohio.

Most Common Trade Partners

Michigan
$44B
Indiana
$38.3B
Pennsylvania
$30.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Ohio domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Michigan with $44B, followed by Indiana with $38.3B and Pennsylvania and $30.3B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Ohio shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing the state of Ohio. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH. Showing the available data for Ohio.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (53.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.14%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ohio went to Donald J. Trump with 53.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (45.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.14%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ohio for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Ohio

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

Sherrod Brown

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

J. D. Vance

Senator from Ohio

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Sherrod Brown and J. D. Vance are the senators currently representing Ohio.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Ohio over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ohio

Ohio is currently represented by 15 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Ohio have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH awarded 1,040 degrees. The student population of Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 4,632 male students and 8,016 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH are White (867 and 85.3%), followed by Unknown (59 and 5.8%), Black or African American (28 and 2.75%), and Two or More Races (26 and 2.56%).

The largest universities in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH by number of degrees awarded are Muskingum University (204264) (418 and 40.2%), Zane State College (383 and 36.8%), and Mid-EastCTC-Adult Education (168 and 16.2%).

The most popular majors in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH are Registered Nursing (120 and 11.5%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (78 and 7.5%), and General Business Administration & Management (59 and 5.67%).

The median tuition costs in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH are $29,300 for private four year colleges, and $5,647 and $9,798 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH, the percentage of applicants admitted was 85.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 12,648 (36.6% men and 63.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 12,648 students enrolled in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH, 36.6% men and 63.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 10,154 records, of which 64.2% were women and 35.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
78 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
56 degree-majors awarded
Other Electrical Engineering Technology
32 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 78 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Muskingum University (204264)
418 degrees awarded
Zane State College
383 degrees awarded
Mid-EastCTC-Adult Education
168 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Muskingum University (204264) with 418 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 399 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH, which is 0.622 times less than the 641 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 867 degrees mean that there were 14.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 59 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($29,300) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($790) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,292) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 0.945% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.531% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (41.8k), Some college (18.9k), and Secondary Education (16.1k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH was $124,700 in 2020, which is 0.543 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $118,600 to $124,700, a 5.14% increase. The homeownership rate in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH is 71.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH have an average commute time of 26.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH is $49,513. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH was Delaware County PUMA, OH with a value of $111,411, followed by Loveland, Montgomery Cities & Forestville PUMA, OH and Monroe City & Beckett Ridge PUMA, OH, with respective values of $106,980 and $104,216.

Housing

Property

$124,700

Median Property Value 2020

±$4,051

$33,588

Median Property Taxes

±$1,282

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

71.4%

Homeownership

2020

63.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 71.4% of the housing units in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

Use the dropdown to filter by race/ethnicity.

Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH was Delaware County PUMA, OH with a value of $111,411, followed by Loveland, Montgomery Cities & Forestville PUMA, OH and Monroe City & Beckett Ridge PUMA, OH, with respective values of $106,980 and $104,216.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$49,513

Median Household Income

± $1,781

47k

Number of Households

± 1,525

In 2020, the median household income of the 47k households in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH grew to $49,513 from the previous year's value of $48,089.

The following chart displays the households in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.422

2020 Wage GINI in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH

0.405

2019 Wage GINI in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH

In 2020, the income inequality in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH was 0.422 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 4.08% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2018

Drove Alone (85.7%)
Carpooled (8.51%)
Walked (2.63%)

In 2018, 85.7% of workers in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.51%) and those who walked to work (2.63%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH have a shorter commute time (26.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.34% of the workforce in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH (18.9k out of 119k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.2% of the population of Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH has health coverage, with 45.9% on employee plans, 24% on Medicaid, 14.2% on Medicare, 8.67% on non-group plans, and 1.45% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Ohio was $8,712 in 2014. This is a 5.14% increase from the previous year ($8,286).

Primary care physicians in Ohio see 1291 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.921% decrease from the previous year (1303 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1566 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 346 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Ohio.

1,291 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ohio

Primary care physicians in Ohio see an average of 1,291 patients per year. This represents a 0.921% decrease from the previous year (1,303 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Ohio in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.2% under 18 years, 19.6% between 18 and 34 years, 39.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 17% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.78%

Uninsured

45.9%

Employer Coverage

24%

Medicaid

14.2%

Medicare

8.67%

Non-Group

1.45%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH grew by 12.9% from 5.12% to 5.78%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Muskingum & Perry Counties PUMA, OH changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.