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Noble County

Ohio · 14,276 residents (2025 est.) · 398.012 sq mi
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Noble County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,098. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $163,600. With a median age of 53.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,282
+2%since 2000
from 14,058 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
36 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2009
from 36 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
53.4
+50%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:14,276 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K13K14K15K1990201020202024Noble County
202414K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55%(712)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95%(720)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.7%(816)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.8%(539)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243%(433)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.3%(1,467)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.9%(1,560)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 548.2%(1,167)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6418.4%(2,625)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7417.7%(2,528)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.3%(1,189)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.7%(526)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,098
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,940 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,878
+119%since 2000
from $14,100 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.4%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.481
+11%since 2010
from 0.435 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,600
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$707
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
16.5% rent
Vacancy rate
20.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.9%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+45%since 2009
from 2.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
50
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(12,959)
Black6.7%(938)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(60)
Asian0.1%(13)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(13,148)
Black4.2%(593)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(247)
Asian0.4%(60)
Other1.6%(234)
Diversity Score
19
−11%since 2009
from 21 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
67
+2%since 2020
from 66 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1%(139)
Honduran0.3%(41)
Puerto Rican0.2%(32)
Cuban0.1%(13)
Colombian0.1%(8)
Asian origin
Chinese0.4%(60)
Ancestry
German23.2%(3,309)
English13.6%(1,949)
Irish12%(1,715)
American5.6%(802)
Polish3.1%(449)
Scotch-Irish1.9%(271)
Italian1.9%(270)
Dutch1.7%(241)
Ukrainian1.5%(211)
Scottish1.4%(196)
French1.2%(165)
+ 17 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh1%(141)
Slovak0.8%(115)
Hungarian0.6%(80)
Czech0.6%(79)
Arab0.4%(63)
Lebanese0.4%(63)
Slovene0.3%(49)
Austrian0.3%(47)
Swiss0.3%(43)
Greek0.2%(26)
Russian0.2%(23)
Belgian0.1%(15)
Croatian0.1%(13)
British0%(7)
Danish0%(4)
Swedish0%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+22%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 38.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.4%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
Female
39.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
−51.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2012
from 18.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.7%
−79.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.2%
+19.1 ptssince 2017
from 59.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 96.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.5%(1,922)
Married46%(3,466)
Widowed7.9%(592)
Divorced20.6%(1,552)
Women 15+
Never married21.4%(963)
Married51.6%(2,322)
Widowed14.8%(668)
Divorced12.2%(549)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Noble County, Ohio?

Noble County, Ohio has about 14,282 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Noble County, Ohio earns about $56,098 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Noble County, Ohio expensive?

In Noble County, Ohio, the median home is worth about $163,600, and the typical rent is about $707 a month.

How educated are people in Noble County, Ohio?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Noble County, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Noble County, Ohio?

About 10.6% of people in Noble County, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Noble County, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Noble County, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,946 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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