County · Oklahoma
Noble County, Oklahoma
Noble County, Oklahoma. Noble County had 10,899 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.2% since 2020, while Oklahoma grew 4.1%. It holds 7 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 40103.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
10,899
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,924 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,897
Median household income
$66,365
±$8,473 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $65,039
Median home value
$146,400
±$14,600 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $199,800
Median gross rent
$826
±$161 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $1,014
How many people live in Noble County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 10,924 residents in Noble County. The Census Bureau estimates 10,899 for July 1, 2025, down 0.2% since 2020, while Oklahoma grew 4.1%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 10,897 over 732 square miles of land.
| Measure | Noble County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,897 | 4,028,634 | −438 |
| Households | 4,147±154 | 1,562,389 | −368 |
| Average household size | 2.54±0.09 | 2.50 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,078±25 | 1,775,127 | −271 |
Noble County's population since 2000
From 11,411 in 2000 to 10,899 in 2025: down 4.5%. 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 7 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Perry with 4,448 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
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 42.2 years old; 22.6% are under 18 and 21.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 79.0%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 9.7%.
| Measure | Noble County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.2±0.6 | 37.0 | +1.0 |
| Under 18 years | 22.6% | 24.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.7%±0.5 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.7% | 12.7% | +0.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 79.0%±0.5 pts | 62.1% | −2.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 2.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 5.9%±1.0 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 9.7%±1.1 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.7%±0.5 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.5%±0.9 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.8%±1.2 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 19.3%±2.1 pts | 17.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.8%±1.3 pts | 12.9% | −3.5 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.8%±1.8 pts | 89.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.2%±2.8 pts | 28.3% | −5.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.3%±1.7 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9%±0.5 pts | 2.7% | – |
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 4,147 households earn less than $66,365 a year (±$8,473), against $65,039 in Oklahoma. In 2015-2019 it was $69,063 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Noble County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,365±$8,473 | $65,039 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $83,688±$5,551 | $88,936 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,924±$1,606 | $35,624 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.9%±3.4 pts | 15.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.1%±8.0 pts | 20.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.9%±3.0 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.5%±3.6 pts | 88.9% | – |
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 77.7% of Noble County's occupied homes and renters 22.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $146,400 by its owner (±$14,600). The median renter pays $826 a month including utilities, and 31.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Noble County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $146,400±$14,600 | $199,800 | +$19,023 |
| Median gross rent | $826±$161 | $1,014 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.2%±12.9 pts | 37.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,295±$74 | $1,539 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.7%±4.0 pts | 65.8% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,078±25 | 1,775,127 | −271 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.0%±1.4 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.6%±5.0 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.5%±2.9 pts | 72.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 12.3%±2.4 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 15.4%±2.9 pts | 6.9% | – |
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 4 new housing units across Noble County in 2025 (4 single-family), 0.4 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?
80.0% of Noble County's workers drive alone and 5.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.6%.
| Measure | Noble County | Oklahoma | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.4%±2.9 pts | 61.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6%±1.2 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.0%±3.3 pts | 77.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.0%±2.9 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.9%±1.3 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.0%±2.2 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.2 min±1.7 | 22.4 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 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 $46,068 (Tract 9569) to $90,000 (Tract 9570).
| Tract 956640103956600 | 3,398±260 | $73,313 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 956940103956900 | 3,078±221 | $46,068 |
| Tract 957040103957000 | 1,856±294 | $90,000 |
| Tract 957140103957100 | 2,565±282 | $76,406 |
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 Oklahoma's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 53rd of 77 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 49th of 77 |
| Residents per square mile | 54th of 77 |
| Median household income | 13th of 77 |
| Median home value | 39th of 77 |
| Median gross rent | 40th of 77 |
| Poverty rate | 64th of 77 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47th of 77 |
| Median age | 10th of 77 |
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.