Census tract · Noble County
Census Tract 9721, Noble County, Indiana
Census Tract 9721, GEOID 18113972100, in Noble County, Indiana, partly within Perry Township, Noble County, Elkhart Township, Noble County, Orange Township, Noble County, Sparta Township, Noble County, Ligonier and York Township, Noble County. 4,835 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±491); the 2020 Census counted 4,486.
Residents, 2020-2024
4,835
±491 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 4,486
Median household income
$75,658
±$18,767 (90% margin)
Noble County: $71,723
Median home value
$242,100
±$30,340 (90% margin)
Noble County: $196,800
Median gross rent
$863
±$31 (90% margin)
Noble County: $832
Where is Census Tract 9721?
Census Tract 9721 is one of 10 census tracts in Noble County, Indiana. It covers 67.53 square miles of land, 66 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 18113972100, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Perry Township, Noble County | 41% |
| Elkhart Township, Noble County | 32% |
| Orange Township, Noble County | 14% |
| Sparta Township, Noble County | 8% |
| Ligonier | 4% |
| York Township, Noble County | 4% |
9 census tracts border Census Tract 9721: Tract 9.01 in Elkhart County ($92,228), Tract 9609 in Kosciusko County ($84,813), Tract 9704.02 in LaGrange County ($89,821), Tract 9705 in LaGrange County ($90,729), Tract 9706 in LaGrange County ($83,466), Tract 9720 ($70,179), Tract 9722 ($75,195), Tract 9723 ($64,454) and Tract 9724 ($74,299). 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 9721?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 9721's population at 4,835 (±491) in 1,598 households; the 2020 Census counted 4,486 residents and 1,670 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 9721 | Noble County |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,835 ±491 | 47,495 |
| Households | 1,598 ±183 | 18,179 |
| Average household size | 2.99 ±0.24 | 2.57 |
| Housing units | 1,812 ±205 | 20,297 |
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 9721?
The median resident of Census Tract 9721 is 32.6 years old; 32.4% are under 18 and 18.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 81.7%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 14.1%. 5.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 9721 | Noble County |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.6 ±5.0 | 39.4 |
| Under 18 years | 32.4% ±4.2 pts | 24.3% |
| 65 years and over | 18.3% ±3.0 pts | 17.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 14.1% ±4.6 pts | 11.3% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 81.7% ±4.6 pts | 85.1% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.3% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±1.3 pts | 0.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±2.1 pts | 0.2% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±1.2 pts | 2.2% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.3% |
| Born outside the United States | 5.2% ±2.3 pts | 6.0% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 41.3% ±7.9 pts | 15.7% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.2% ±2.6 pts | 6.3% |
| With a disability | 6.3% ±2.3 pts | 12.8% |
| No health insurance coverage | 29.2% ±7.5 pts | 12.6% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 68.3% ±6.0 pts | 83.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.8% ±5.1 pts | 18.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.3% ±2.7 pts | 6.7% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.6% ±2.6 pts | 89.2% |
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 9721 earn?
Half of the 1,598 households in Census Tract 9721 earn less than $75,658 a year (±$18,767), against $71,723 across Noble County: 3rd highest of the county's 10 tracts with a reliable estimate. 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 9721 | Noble County |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,658 ±$18,767 | $71,723 |
| Mean household income | $97,413 ±$9,819 | $86,740 |
| Per capita income | $31,523 ±$3,898 | $34,118 |
| People below the poverty line | 3.1% ±1.6 pts | 9.2% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 10.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.3% ±1.5 pts | 5.1% |
| Households with a computer | 74.0% ±6.6 pts | 90.5% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 71.5% ±7.0 pts | 86.3% |
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 9721?
Owners occupy 86.6% of Census Tract 9721's occupied homes and renters 13.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $242,100 by its owner (±$30,340). The median renter pays $863 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Tract 9721 | Noble County |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $242,100 ±$30,340 | $196,800 |
| Median gross rent | $863 ±$31 | $832 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 11.7% ±17.3 pts | 25.3% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,437 ±$186 | $1,271 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 86.6% ±6.0 pts | 77.1% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 13.4% ±6.0 pts | 22.9% |
| Housing units | 1,812 ±205 | 20,297 |
| Single-family detached homes | 87.4% ±5.9 pts | 78.1% |
| Mobile homes | 4.8% ±4.0 pts | 7.1% |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3% ±1.6 pts | 2.1% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.5% ±1.6 pts | 6.5% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 20.8% ±6.4 pts | 25.3% |
| Households with no vehicle | 23.1% ±5.7 pts | 10.1% |
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 9721 get to work?
72.6% of Census Tract 9721's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 25.7 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 9721 | Noble County |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.1% ±4.8 pts | 62.9% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.8% ±1.6 pts | 3.2% |
| Drove alone to work | 72.6% ±5.1 pts | 77.8% |
| Carpooled | 16.8% ±5.3 pts | 13.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 0.1% |
| Walked | 2.4% ±2.0 pts | 1.7% |
| Worked from home | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 4.6% |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.7 min ±3.1 | 26.1 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 9721 compare with the other tracts in Noble County?
Among Noble County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 9721 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Noble County |
|---|---|
| Population | 6th of 10 |
| Residents per square mile | 10th of 10 |
| Median household income | 3rd of 10 |
| Per capita income | 9th of 10 |
| Median home value | 2nd of 10 |
| Median gross rent | 5th of 10 |
| Poverty rate | 10th of 10 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8th of 10 |
| Median age | 9th of 10 |
| Owner-occupied share | 2nd of 10 |
The tracts next to it on Noble County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9725 | 1st | $95,982±$12,122 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9718 | 2nd | $79,722±$15,580 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9721 | 3rd | $75,658±$18,767 |
| Tract 9722 | 4th | $75,195±$8,844 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9724 | 5th | $74,299±$7,023 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 9726 | 6th | $73,565±$2,220 · 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 9721?
3 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 9721 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