Noble County, Indiana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Noble County is located in Indiana with a total population of 47,417. It is the 30th most populous county out of 92 in Indiana. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Noble County is 39.5 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Noble County is $70,908. This is 1% higher than the state median of $70,051. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 10% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.5%. This is 30% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $183,400. Housing costs are 9% lower than the state median of $201,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Noble County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 70.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Noble County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 11.2%. 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 2.5%.

Education

17.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 28.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.6%.