Muskingum County, Ohio
AkashicMuskingum County, OHTrumpR+43.9
2024 precinct map of Muskingum CountyPrecinct-level 2024 presidential results for Muskingum County, with each precinct boundary colored by Democratic-vs-Republican margin, and gold where an independent or third-party candidate carried the precinct.
How it voted
Share of the 2024 vote
| Donald Trump ✓Republican | 71.6% | 28,147 |
|---|---|---|
| Kamala HarrisDemocratic | 27.6% | 10,874 |
| Chase OliverIndependent | 0.4% | 148 |
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68 precincts · 39,331 votes. Hover any precinct for its result.
The precinct map shows the 2024 presidential vote; the timeline scrubs the county’s overall result across 1892–2024.
38 presidential elections
| Year | Won | Democratic | Republican | Other | Margin | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 27.6%Harris10,874 | 71.6%Trump28,147 | 0.4%Oliver148 | 39,331 | ||
| R | 29.6%Biden11,971 | 68.9%Trump27,867 | 1.1%Jorgensen459 | 40,465 | ||
| R | 29.5%Clinton11,123 | 63.8%Trump24,056 | 3.3%Johnson1,244 | 37,708 | ||
| R | 45.2%Obama17,002 | 51.2%Romney19,264 | 0.9%Johnson352 | 37,603 | ||
| R | 45.2%Obama17,730 | 52.4%McCain20,549 | 2.4%Nader946 | 39,225 | ||
| R | 42.3%Kerry16,421 | 57.3%Bush22,254 | 0.5%Other191 | 38,866 | ||
| R | 41.1%Gore13,415 | 55.2%Bush17,995 | 2.7%Nader882 | 32,624 | ||
| R | 41.9%Clinton13,813 | 42.0%Dole13,861 | 14.8%Perot4,880 | 32,972 | ||
| R | 33.6%Clinton11,670 | 40.8%Bush14,168 | 25.1%Perot8,731 | 34,720 | ||
| R | 36.9%Dukakis11,691 | 62.3%Bush19,736 | 0.8%Fulani247 | 31,674 | ||
| R | 31.3%Mondale10,037 | 68.0%Reagan21,821 | 0.8%Serrette243 | 32,101 | ||
| R | 38.5%Carter12,584 | 54.8%Reagan17,921 | 6.7%Anderson2,183 | 32,688 | ||
| R | 47.1%Carter14,178 | 51.1%Ford15,358 | 1.8%McCarthy534 | 30,070 | ||
| R | 33.2%McGovern10,313 | 64.0%Nixon19,897 | 2.8%Schmitz884 | 31,094 | ||
| R | 41.3%Humphrey13,089 | 48.1%Nixon15,260 | 10.6%Wallace3,356 | 31,705 | ||
| D | 64.1%Johnson20,792 | 35.9%Goldwater11,635 | 0.0% | 32,427 | ||
| R | 38.1%Kennedy13,254 | 61.9%Nixon21,518 | 0.0% | 34,772 | ||
| R | 30.7%Stevenson10,110 | 69.3%Eisenhower22,788 | 0.0% | 32,898 | ||
| R | 37.0%Stevenson12,490 | 63.0%Eisenhower21,244 | 0.0% | 33,734 | ||
| R | 44.2%Truman12,765 | 55.5%Dewey16,049 | 0.3%Thurmond81 | 28,895 | ||
| R | 42.0%Roosevelt12,729 | 58.0%Dewey17,577 | 0.0% | 30,306 | ||
| R | 44.8%Roosevelt15,753 | 55.2%Willkie19,395 | 0.0% | 35,148 | ||
| D | 49.9%Roosevelt16,265 | 47.4%Landon15,454 | 2.6%Lemke854 | 32,573 | ||
| R | 44.2%Roosevelt13,378 | 54.0%Hoover16,366 | 1.8%Thomas541 | 30,285 | ||
| R | 22.6%Smith6,507 | 76.8%Hoover22,120 | 0.6%Thomas171 | 28,798 | ||
| R | 28.3%Davis6,709 | 65.7%Coolidge15,571 | 6.0%La Follette1,417 | 23,697 | ||
| R | 39.9%Cox9,437 | 58.6%Harding13,862 | 1.6%Debs372 | 23,671 | ||
| R | 43.6%Wilson6,328 | 52.4%Hughes7,597 | 4.0%Benson577 | 14,502 | ||
| D | 38.5%Wilson5,376 | 29.6%Taft4,134 | 31.9%Roosevelt4,463 | 13,973 | ||
| R | 42.6%Bryan6,576 | 52.4%Taft8,080 | 5.0%Debs775 | 15,431 | ||
| R | 39.6%Parker5,511 | 54.5%Roosevelt7,597 | 5.9%Debs820 | 13,928 | ||
| R | 46.3%Bryan6,667 | 51.1%McKinley7,365 | 2.7%Woolley382 | 14,414 | ||
| R | 48.1%Bryan6,871 | 50.7%McKinley7,245 | 1.3%Palmer183 | 14,299 | ||
| D | 48.6%Cleveland6,230 | 47.8%Harrison6,123 | 3.6%Weaver461 | 12,814 | ||
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presidential history
Presidential margin, 1892–2024
Democratic minus Republican, by election
| Year | Margin (D minus R) |
|---|---|
| 1892 | +0.8% |
| 1896 | −2.6% |
| 1900 | −4.8% |
| 1904 | −15.0% |
| 1908 | −9.7% |
| 1912 | +8.9% |
| 1916 | −8.8% |
| 1920 | −18.7% |
| 1924 | −37.4% |
| 1928 | −54.2% |
| 1932 | −9.9% |
| 1936 | +2.5% |
| 1940 | −10.4% |
| 1944 | −16.0% |
| 1948 | −11.4% |
| 1952 | −26.0% |
| 1956 | −38.5% |
| 1960 | −23.8% |
| 1964 | +28.2% |
| 1968 | −6.8% |
| 1972 | −30.8% |
| 1976 | −3.9% |
| 1980 | −16.3% |
| 1984 | −36.7% |
| 1988 | −25.4% |
| 1992 | −7.2% |
| 1996 | −0.1% |
| 2000 | −14.0% |
| 2004 | −15.0% |
| 2008 | −7.2% |
| 2012 | −6.0% |
| 2016 | −34.3% |
| 2020 | −39.3% |
| 2024 | −43.9% |
DemocraticRepublican
voter registration
Registered voters
Total registered voters, over time
Registered voters
| Year | Total registered |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 53,925 |
| 2018 | 55,015 |
| 2020 | 55,078 |
| 2022 | 54,697 |
| 2024 | 54,637 |
Source: U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAVS)
Muskingum County, anchored by Zanesville at the confluence of the Muskingum and Licking rivers, has shifted decisively rightward over two decades — its R+43.9 margin in 2024 places it among Ohio's most lopsided presidential results.
Across the recorded series it reached a Democratic high of 28.2 points in 1964 and a Republican high of 54.2 points in 1928. Between 2020 and 2024 the county moved 4.6 points toward the Republican candidate; the 2024 margin was 43.9 points.
A population of 86,411, a 91% non-Hispanic-white share, and a median household income of $60,780 describe the county. The county's voting pattern over the last decade is most similar to that of Marion County and Morgan County.
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Frequently asked questions
How did Muskingum County, Ohio vote in 2024?
In 2024, Muskingum County, Ohio voted Republican by 43.9 points (R+43.9), carried by the Republican candidate. Out of 39,331 votes cast, 10,874 went Democratic and 28,147 went Republican.
When did Muskingum County, Ohio last vote Democratic?
The most recent presidential election in which Muskingum County, Ohio voted Democratic was 1964.
How many people live in Muskingum County, Ohio?
Muskingum County, Ohio has a population of 86,411 according to the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates from the US Census Bureau.
What is the median household income in Muskingum County, Ohio?
Median household income in Muskingum County, Ohio is $60,780 — below the national median of $80,734. The Ohio state median is $71,389.
What is the political history of Muskingum County, Ohio?
Akashic tracks 38 presidential elections in Muskingum County, Ohio from 1876 to 2024. Of those, 4 went Democratic and 30 went Republican.