Noble County, Indiana
Located in Indiana, Noble County has a population of 47,495 residents and a median age of 39.4 years, making it the #1,052 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 9.2%. The median home value is $196,800, and the median household income is $71,723, which is 5% below the national median.
Demographics
Noble County has a population of 47,495, making it the #1,052 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.4 years, which is 1.3% above the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Noble County is $71,723, ranking #1,066 out of 3,222 counties — 4.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.2% and unemployment stands at 3.2%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
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Housing
The median home value in Noble County is $196,800 (-30.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $832/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.1%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Noble County, 18.8% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 44.2% below the national average, ranking #2,216 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Noble County is 75.8 years. 18.2% of adults report poor or fair health and 10.2% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
19.3% of adults in Noble County smoke , 36.5% are obese , and 18.0% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 22.5 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Noble County is 3.3 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 17.3 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 15.6 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
10.9% of children in Noble County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 9.4 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 25.8 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Noble County is 56.0%. The mean commute time is 28.0 min, which is 1.6% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Noble County voted Republican with a margin of 51.4%. The vote was 23.5% Dem / 74.9% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 1.7 toward Republicans .
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About Noble County, Indiana
Noble County, Indiana has a total population of 47,495, making it the 1,052nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Noble County is 39.4 years, which is 1.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Noble County is $71,723, which ranks #1,066 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2%.
The median home value in Noble County is $196,800, 30.2% below the national median. Renters in Noble County pay a median gross rent of $832 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Noble County, 18.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 44.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.0 min.
Noble County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (11.3%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
All data for Noble County, Indiana comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.