Census tract · Noble County
Census Tract 9685, Noble County, Ohio
Census Tract 9685, GEOID 39121968500, in Noble County, Ohio, partly within Elk Township, Noble County, Olive Township, Noble County, Jackson Township, Noble County, Jefferson Township, Noble County, Sharon Township, Noble County, Enoch Township, Brookfield Township, Noble County, Stock Township, Noble County, Noble Township, Noble County, Dexter City, Center Township, Noble County and Buffalo Township. 3,137 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±393); the 2020 Census counted 2,964.
Residents, 2020-2024
3,137
±393 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 2,964
Median household income
$52,981
±$30,985 (90% margin)
Noble County: $56,098
Median home value
$140,600
±$54,100 (90% margin)
Noble County: $163,600
Median gross rent
$758
±$342 (90% margin)
Noble County: $707
Where is Census Tract 9685?
Census Tract 9685 is one of 4 census tracts in Noble County, Ohio. It covers 214.24 square miles of land, 14 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 39121968500, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Elk Township, Noble County | 15% |
| Olive Township, Noble County | 13% |
| Jackson Township, Noble County | 12% |
| Jefferson Township, Noble County | 12% |
| Sharon Township, Noble County | 12% |
| Enoch Township | 11% |
| Brookfield Township, Noble County | 8% |
| Stock Township, Noble County | 7% |
| Noble Township, Noble County | 6% |
| Dexter City | 3% |
| Center Township, Noble County | 3% |
| Buffalo Township | 0% |
9 census tracts border Census Tract 9685: Tract 9780 in Guernsey County ($57,644), Tract 9669 in Monroe County ($59,961), Tract 9688 in Morgan County ($63,873), Tract 9126 in Muskingum County ($74,583), Tract 9683 ($52,639), Tract 9684.01 ($56,864), Tract 9684.02, Tract 212.02 in Washington County ($80,947) and Tract 213 in Washington County ($51,839). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 9685?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 9685's population at 3,137 (±393) in 1,175 households; the 2020 Census counted 2,964 residents and 1,493 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 9685 | Noble County |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,137 ±393 | 14,282 |
| Households | 1,175 ±165 | 4,619 |
| Average household size | 2.67 ±0.37 | 2.57 |
| Housing units | 1,447 ±173 | 5,798 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 9685?
The median resident of Census Tract 9685 is 59.4 years old; 21.6% are under 18 and 30.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 99.0%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 0.6%.
| Measure | Tract 9685 | Noble County |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59.4 ±2.2 | 53.4 |
| Under 18 years | 21.6% ±3.1 pts | 19.0% |
| 65 years and over | 30.7% ±6.1 pts | 29.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 1.7% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 99.0% ±1.6 pts | 92.1% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±1.0 pts | 4.2% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 1.4% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.1% |
| Born outside the United States | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.6% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 3.7% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.5% ±4.5 pts | 8.8% |
| With a disability | 23.0% ±7.7 pts | 21.0% |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.8% ±3.2 pts | 7.7% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.2% ±4.6 pts | 84.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 11.0% ±4.7 pts | 15.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.8% ±3.0 pts | 5.5% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.9% ±5.1 pts | 87.4% |
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 Census Tract 9685 earn?
Half of the 1,175 households in Census Tract 9685 earn less than $52,981 a year (±$30,985), against $56,098 across Noble County: 2nd highest of the county's 3 tracts with a reliable estimate. 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 9685 | Noble County |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,981 ±$30,985 | $56,098 |
| Mean household income | $71,928 ±$17,483 | $80,976 |
| Per capita income | $35,667 ±$6,849 | $30,878 |
| People below the poverty line | 13.2% ±5.6 pts | 10.6% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.6% ±16.2 pts | 7.3% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.9% ±6.1 pts | 9.9% |
| Households with a computer | 75.1% ±9.6 pts | 81.5% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 65.8% ±11.0 pts | 78.2% |
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 Census Tract 9685?
Owners occupy 84.8% of Census Tract 9685's occupied homes and renters 15.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $140,600 by its owner (±$54,100). The median renter pays $758 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Tract 9685 | Noble County |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $140,600 ±$54,100 | $163,600 |
| Median gross rent | $758 ±$342 | $707 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 9.2% ±21.0 pts | 11.0% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,273 ±$180 | $1,175 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 84.8% ±8.0 pts | 83.5% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 15.2% ±8.0 pts | 16.5% |
| Housing units | 1,447 ±173 | 5,798 |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.4% ±8.9 pts | 76.4% |
| Mobile homes | 26.1% ±8.9 pts | 15.8% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.2% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.8% ±2.8 pts | 6.7% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 22.8% ±9.6 pts | 22.2% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.3% ±3.3 pts | 7.7% |
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 do people in Census Tract 9685 get to work?
86.1% of Census Tract 9685's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 27.6 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 9685 | Noble County |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 46.5% ±8.4 pts | 37.4% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.5% ±1.2 pts | 1.4% |
| Drove alone to work | 86.1% ±6.4 pts | 89.2% |
| Carpooled | 5.0% ±4.4 pts | 3.8% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.3 pts | 0.0% |
| Walked | 0.9% ±1.4 pts | 1.8% |
| Worked from home | 7.8% ±5.4 pts | 4.8% |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.6 min ±2.7 | 23.0 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
How does Census Tract 9685 compare with the other tracts in Noble County?
Among Noble County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 9685 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Noble County |
|---|---|
| Population | 3rd of 4 |
| Residents per square mile | 4th of 4 |
| Median household income | 2nd of 3 |
| Per capita income | 2nd of 4 |
| Median home value | 4th of 4 |
| Median gross rent | 2nd of 4 |
| Poverty rate | 1st of 3 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 3rd of 4 |
| Median age | 1st of 4 |
| Owner-occupied share | 2nd of 4 |
The tracts next to it on Noble County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9684.01 | 1st | $56,864±$14,836 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9685 | 2nd | $52,981±$30,985 |
| Tract 9683 | 3rd | $52,639±$31,455 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 9685?
4 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 9685 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.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). 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 · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections