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Noble County

Indiana · 47,457 residents · 410.846 sq mi
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Noble County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,947. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $132,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
47,457
+3%since 2000
from 46,275 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
116 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 113 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+17%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
37K40K43K46K49K1990201020202024Noble County
202447K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,947
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,700 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,532
+54%since 2000
from $17,896 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.2%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade40.8%
US avg: 10%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,400
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$687
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $470 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
23.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+7%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(42,221)
Black0.4%(172)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(3,299)
Asian0.4%(166)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.4%(8,510)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(40,235)
Black0.5%(217)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(5,250)
Asian0.5%(223)
Other1.4%(672)
Diversity Score30.2%(14,325)
Segregation Score42%(19,942)
Diversity Score
30
+64%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
42
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+62%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.2%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.9%
−74.3 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$255,900+93%
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NOBLE COUNTY VS
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Income$78,083+32%
Home value$219,400+66%
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NOBLE COUNTY VS
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Income$74,331+26%
Home value$194,100+47%
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NOBLE COUNTY VS
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Income$75,317+28%
Home value$216,000+63%
Population80,892+69%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Noble County, Indiana?

Noble County, Indiana has about 47,457 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Noble County, Indiana?

The typical household in Noble County, Indiana earns about $58,947 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Noble County, Indiana expensive?

In Noble County, Indiana, the median home is worth about $132,400, and the typical rent is about $687 a month.

How educated are people in Noble County, Indiana?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Noble County, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Noble County, Indiana?

About 7.8% of people in Noble County, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Noble County, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Noble County, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,580 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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