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.

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. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 30% lower. 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%.