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Noble

Illinois · 633 residents · 1.017 sq mi
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Noble has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,500. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 113 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $50,500. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 41% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
633
−15%since 2000
from 746 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
622 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 734 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.1
+27%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5335936547157751990201020202024Noble
2024649
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,500
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,828 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,277
+63%since 2000
from $14,290 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 10%
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$50,500
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$511
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $366 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
25.6% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−19%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(732)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(8)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(25)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(594)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(14)
Diversity Score10.4%(66)
Diversity Score
10
+213%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+22%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 55.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.2%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.5%
−65.7 ptssince 2013
from 80.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Noble, Illinois?

Noble, Illinois has about 633 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Noble, Illinois?

The typical household in Noble, Illinois earns about $40,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Noble, Illinois expensive?

In Noble, Illinois, the median home is worth about $50,500, and the typical rent is about $511 a month.

How educated are people in Noble, Illinois?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Noble, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Noble, Illinois?

About 14.5% of people in Noble, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Noble, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Noble, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 122 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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