Noble County, Indiana Demographics 2026
Noble County, Indiana has a population of 47,495, the 30th most populous county in Indiana. The median household income is $71,723 and the median home value is $196,800. The poverty rate is 9.2%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Noble County Quick Facts
How Noble County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 47,417 | 47,495 | +0.2% |
| Median household income | $70,908 | $71,723 | +1.1% |
| Median home value | $183,400 | $196,800 | +7.3% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 41 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Noble County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendallville | 10,556 | $58,939 | 12.4% | $133,200 |
| Ligonier | 4,347 | $59,359 | 6.6% | $110,000 |
| Avilla | 2,878 | $78,880 | 5.8% | $210,200 |
| Albion | 2,723 | $70,565 | 8.6% | $142,700 |
| Rome City | 1,182 | $71,016 | 11.8% | $265,900 |
| Wolcottville | 1,143 | $53,625 | 17.4% | $95,800 |
| Cromwell | 631 | $48,698 | 27.9% | $123,100 |
| Kimmell | 604 | $77,857 | 10.9% | $114,800 |
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Population Overview
Noble County is located in Indiana with a total population of 47,495. It is the 30th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Noble County is 39.4 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 38.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Noble County is $71,723. This is about the same as the state median of $71,957. It is also 11% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.2%. This is 26% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $196,800. Housing costs are 10% lower than the state median of $218,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Noble County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 70.5%.
Race & Ethnicity
Noble County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.3%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 9.1%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.
Education
18.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Noble County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Indiana and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Noble County, Indiana?
Noble County has a population of 47,495, making it the 30th most populous county in Indiana.
What is the median income in Noble County?
The median household income in Noble County is $71,723 with a poverty rate of 9.2%.
How many cities are in Noble County, Indiana?
Noble County contains 8 Census-designated places.