Town · Maine
Nobleboro, Maine
Nobleboro, town, in Lincoln County, Maine. Nobleboro had 1,909 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 6.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,791 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,906 (±256). GEOID 2301549660.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,909
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,791 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,906 ±256
Median household income
$100,417
±$14,173 (90% margin)
Maine: $74,733
Median home value
$352,600
±$45,189 (90% margin)
Maine: $296,600
Median gross rent
$1,099
±$231 (90% margin)
Maine: $1,139
Where is Nobleboro and what county is it in?
Nobleboro is a town in Lincoln County, Maine. It covers 18.9 square miles of land, 95 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Nobleboro, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,909 people lived in Nobleboro on July 1, 2025, up 6.6% since 2020, faster than Maine (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 1,791 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,906 (±256).
| Measure | Nobleboro | Lincoln County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,906±256 | 36,099 | no clear change |
| Households | 836±118 | 16,592 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.28±0.17 | 2.13 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,247±157 | 23,922 | no clear change |
Nobleboro's population since 2000
From 1,626 in 2000 to 1,909 in 2025: up 17.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Nobleboro as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Nobleboro?
The median resident of Nobleboro is 48.4 years old; 17.5% are under 18 and 27.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 95.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.9%.
| Measure | Nobleboro | Lincoln County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.4±1.8 | 51.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 17.5%±3.9 pts | 16.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 27.9%±4.6 pts | 29.4% | – |
| Male | 46.6%±3.3 pts | 49.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 1.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 95.6%±2.2 pts | 93.1% | +6.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±1.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.9%±1.7 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.3%±1.6 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.1%±0.7 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 13.1%±3.8 pts | 10.8% | – |
| With a disability | 11.8%±2.9 pts | 16.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.9%±3.3 pts | 6.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.0%±2.9 pts | 95.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 37.1%±5.8 pts | 40.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 19.4%±4.6 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.4%±2.5 pts | 92.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9%±1.9 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Nobleboro earn?
Half of Nobleboro's 836 households earn less than $100,417 a year (±$14,173), against $76,875 in Lincoln County and $74,733 in Maine. In 2015-2019 the median was $78,943 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $21,474 after inflation. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Nobleboro | Lincoln County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $100,417±$14,173 | $76,875 | +$21,474 |
| Mean household income | $110,699±$12,396 | $99,809 | – |
| Per capita income | $46,938±$5,144 | $45,631 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.4%±6.1 pts | 7.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.5%±16.7 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.6%±2.3 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.1%±1.8 pts | 94.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.1%±3.1 pts | 89.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Nobleboro?
Owners occupy 81.3% of Nobleboro's occupied homes and renters 18.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $352,600 by its owner (±$45,189). The median renter pays $1,099 a month including utilities, and 45.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Nobleboro | Lincoln County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $352,600±$45,189 | $332,700 | +$81,478 |
| Median gross rent | $1,099±$231 | $1,055 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.2%±27.0 pts | 27.3% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,931±$140 | $1,605 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.3%±7.1 pts | 82.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 18.7%±7.1 pts | 17.5% | – |
| Housing units | 1,247±157 | 23,922 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.5%±5.0 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±16.1 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 84.1%±6.1 pts | 83.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.8%±5.1 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±2.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.8%±4.5 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 25.0%±6.5 pts | 26.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.8%±1.9 pts | 4.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Nobleboro building?
Builders took permits for 13 new housing units in Nobleboro in 2025 (13 in single-family houses), 6.8 per 1,000 residents against 4.9 across Maine.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Nobleboro work and get to work?
84.8% of Nobleboro's workers drive alone and 5.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.4 minutes.
| Measure | Nobleboro | Lincoln County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.6%±5.5 pts | 56.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2%±3.2 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 84.8%±6.1 pts | 72.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.8%±4.4 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±2.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.7%±1.1 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.6%±3.3 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.4 min±3.2 | 23.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Nobleboro?
1 census tract lies mostly in Nobleboro (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9753Lincoln County | 4,098 | $73,125 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Nobleboro) · Census block assignment files
How does Nobleboro compare with other places in Maine?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Nobleboro is the 5,017th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 149th-most populous of 454 in Maine.
Nobleboro ranks 43rd of 349 places in Maine with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 149th | 454 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 38th | 273 |
| Residents per square mile | 200th | 353 |
| Median household income | 43rd | 349 |
| Per capita income | 94th | 353 |
| Median home value | 88th | 352 |
| Median gross rent | 129th | 301 |
| Poverty rate | 149th | 277 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 115th | 352 |
| Median age | 141st | 353 |
| Owner-occupied share | 184th | 353 |
| Work from home | 273rd | 275 |
| Travel time to work | 270th | 352 |
Nobleboro's figures with every place in Maine (CSV)
Every place in Maine, sortable · Compare Nobleboro with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Nobleboro?
16 of the 57 figures for Nobleboro on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Nobleboro are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.