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Noble County

Ohio · 14,115 residents · 398.012 sq mi
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Noble County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,070. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $106,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
14,115
Unchangedsince 2000
from 14,058 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
35 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 35 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.4
+14%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K13K14K15K1990201020202024Noble County
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,070
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,940 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,776
+83%since 2000
from $14,100 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 10%
Information14%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,100
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$623
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $368 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
21.9% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+5%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score16.9%(2,372)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91%(12,840)
Black5.3%(752)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(173)
Asian0.2%(22)
Other1.2%(176)
Diversity Score18.9%(2,668)
Segregation Score65.7%(9,268)
Diversity Score
19
+12%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
66
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+55%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 38.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.6%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
Female
41.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.4%
−79.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Noble County, Ohio?

Noble County, Ohio has about 14,115 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Noble County, Ohio earns about $50,070 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 $106,100, and the typical rent is about $623 a month.

How educated are people in Noble County, Ohio?

About 11.0% 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 15.2% 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 2,779 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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