Nobles County, Minnesota

MN · FIPS 27105 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 22,041 #1,772 / 3,222
45th
Median Household Income $66,101 -12.0% #1,529 / 3,222
53th
Median Age 35.7 years -8.2% #2,909 / 3,222
10th
Median Home Value $197,200 -30.0% #1,434 / 3,222
55th
Median Gross Rent $896 -23.0% #1,464 / 3,222
54th
Poverty Rate 14.0% +11.1% #1,759 / 3,222
45th

Demographics

Nobles County has a population of 22,041, making it the #1,772 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.7 years, which is 8.2% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

78.7%
Native Born
21.3%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Nobles County is $66,101, ranking #1,529 out of 3,222 counties — 12.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.0% and unemployment stands at 3.2%.

Median Household Income
$66,101 −12.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,529 of 3,222
53th percentile
Per Capita Income
$31,342 −24.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,198 of 3,222
32th percentile
Poverty Rate
14.0% +11.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,759 of 3,222
45th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.2% −38.9% vs nat'l
Rank #827 of 3,222
74th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.9% −47.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,371 of 3,222
26th percentile
Mean Commute Time
20.8 min −24.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,740 of 3,222
15th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Nobles County is $197,200 (-30.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $896/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.2%.

Median Home Value
$197,200 −30.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,434 of 3,222
55th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$896 −23.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,464 of 3,222
54th percentile
Homeownership Rate
74.2% +15.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,674 of 3,222
48th percentile
74.2% Homeownership

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Health

87.5% of residents in Nobles County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.6% below the national rate.

87.5% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
87.5% −4.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,630 of 3,222
18th percentile

About Nobles County, Minnesota

Nobles County, Minnesota has a total population of 22,041, making it the 1,772nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Nobles County is 35.7 years, which is 8.2% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Nobles County is $66,101, which ranks #1,529 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2%.

The median home value in Nobles County is $197,200, 30.0% below the national median. Renters in Nobles County pay a median gross rent of $896 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Nobles County, 17.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 47.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.8 min.

Nobles County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 52.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (34.5%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (4.6%).

All data for Nobles County, Minnesota 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.