County · Ohio
Noble County, Ohio
Noble County, Ohio. Noble County had 14,276 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.2% since 2020, in line with Ohio (+0.9%). It holds 21 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs and 15 towns and townships) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 39121.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
14,276
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 14,115 · ACS 2020-2024: 14,282
Median household income
$56,098
±$8,300 (90% margin)
Ohio: $71,389
Median home value
$163,600
±$12,471 (90% margin)
Ohio: $214,800
Median gross rent
$707
±$82 (90% margin)
Ohio: $1,034
How many people live in Noble County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 14,115 residents in Noble County. The Census Bureau estimates 14,276 for July 1, 2025, up 1.2% since 2020, in line with Ohio (+0.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 14,282 over 398 square miles of land.
| Measure | Noble County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 14,282 | 11,810,293 | −134 |
| Households | 4,619±185 | 4,863,191 | −448 |
| Average household size | 2.57±0.10 | 2.37 | +0.19 |
| Housing units | 5,798±43 | 5,292,391 | −362 |
Noble County's population since 2000
From 14,058 in 2000 to 14,276 in 2025: up 1.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Noble County?
Noble County holds 21 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 15 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government). The largest is Olive Township, Noble County with 5,887 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Olive Township, Noble County | 5,724 | $55,028 |
|---|---|---|
| Noble Township, Noble County | 1,986 | $46,053 |
| Caldwell | 1,691 | $51,208 |
| Center Township, Noble CountyGEOID 3912112994 | 1,073 | $88,894 |
| Buffalo TownshipGEOID 3912110142 | 885 | $73,221 |
| Beaver Township, Noble CountyGEOID 3912104682 | 755 | not published |
| Marion Township, Noble CountyGEOID 3912147810 | 618 | $31,648 |
| Jackson Township, Noble CountyGEOID 3912137940 | 485 | not published |
| Wayne Township, Noble CountyGEOID 3912182250 | 479 | $61,250 |
| Enoch TownshipGEOID 3912125438 | 443 | not published |
| Seneca Township, Noble CountyGEOID 3912171352 | 423 | not published |
| Sharon Township, Noble CountyGEOID 3912171826 | 330 | $42,500 |
| Stock Township, Noble CountyGEOID 3912174728 | 312 | not published |
| Elk Township, Noble CountyGEOID 3912124878 | 303 | not published |
| SummerfieldGEOID 3975406 | 237 | $45,625 |
| Belle ValleyGEOID 3905158 | 201 | $48,750 |
| Jefferson Township, Noble CountyGEOID 3912138766 | 187 | $52,788 |
| SarahsvilleGEOID 3970520 | 147 | $48,125 |
| Brookfield Township, Noble CountyGEOID 3912109162 | 112 | not published |
| BatesvilleGEOID 3904192 | 101 | $98,500 |
| Dexter CityGEOID 3921910 | 81 | $57,917 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Noble County?
The median resident of Noble County is 53.4 years old; 19.0% are under 18 and 29.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.1%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 4.2%.
| Measure | Noble County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53.4±0.8 | 39.7 | +3.0 |
| Under 18 years | 19.0% | 22.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 29.7% | 18.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7%±0.8 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.1%±1.0 pts | 75.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.2%±0.7 pts | 12.0% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 2.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.4%±0.5 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.7%±1.6 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.8%±1.7 pts | 6.6% | – |
| With a disability | 21.0%±3.0 pts | 14.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.7%±2.7 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.3%±2.7 pts | 91.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.7%±2.6 pts | 31.5% | +5.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.5%±1.3 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9%±0.7 pts | 1.6% | – |
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 Noble County earn?
Half of Noble County's 4,619 households earn less than $56,098 a year (±$8,300), against $71,389 in Ohio. In 2015-2019 it was $57,716 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Noble County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $56,098±$8,300 | $71,389 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $80,976±$8,828 | $96,990 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,878±$2,564 | $40,552 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.6%±2.5 pts | 13.3% | −5.0 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.3%±4.6 pts | 17.8% | −19.9 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.9%±2.5 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 78.2%±3.9 pts | 90.1% | – |
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 Noble County?
Owners occupy 83.5% of Noble County's occupied homes and renters 16.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $163,600 by its owner (±$12,471). The median renter pays $707 a month including utilities, and 11.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Noble County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $163,600±$12,471 | $214,800 | +$39,915 |
| Median gross rent | $707±$82 | $1,034 | −$97 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 11.0%±6.0 pts | 37.3% | −24.6 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,175±$85 | $1,517 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 83.5%±3.4 pts | 67.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,798±43 | 5,292,391 | −362 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±4.7 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.4%±4.0 pts | 68.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 15.8%±3.3 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 22.2%±3.8 pts | 19.0% | – |
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 Noble County building?
Builders took permits for 17 new housing units across Noble County in 2025 (17 single-family), 1.2 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Noble County get to work?
89.2% of Noble County's workers drive alone and 4.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 1.4%.
| Measure | Noble County | Ohio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 37.4%±3.2 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.4%±0.8 pts | 4.8% | −3.9 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 89.2%±3.5 pts | 75.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.8%±1.7 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.9 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Walked | 1.8%±1.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.8%±2.9 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.0 min±2.2 | 23.4 min | −7.5 min |
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 are Noble County's census tracts?
Noble County is divided into 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $52,639 (Tract 9683) to $56,864 (Tract 9684.01).
| Tract 968339121968300 | 3,805±382 | $52,639 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9684.0139121968401 | 4,530±526 | $56,864 |
| Tract 9684.0239121968402 | 2,810±230 | not published |
| Tract 968539121968500 | 3,137±393 | $52,981 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Noble County compare with Ohio's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 85th of 88 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 24th of 88 |
| Residents per square mile | 85th of 88 |
| Median household income | 80th of 88 |
| Median home value | 61st of 88 |
| Median gross rent | 87th of 88 |
| Poverty rate | 62nd of 88 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 75th of 88 |
| Median age | 1st of 88 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Noble County 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.