Noble County, Ohio Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Noble County is located in Ohio with a total population of 14,252. It is the 85th most populous county out of 88 in Ohio. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Noble County is 51.3 years. This is 30% higher than the state median of 39.6 years. 11.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Noble County is $55,360. This is 21% lower than the state median of $69,680. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 11.7%. This is 12% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 4.9%. The median home value is $149,300. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $199,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Noble County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 67.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Noble County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.5% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 4.0%. The Black or African American population (4.0%) is well below the state average of 12.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

13.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 56% lower than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Noble County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Ohio 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.