Population 14,282 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Noble County
Household size in Noble County
| Period | Noble County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.78 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.38 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.34 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.50 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.28 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in Noble County has 2.50 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. The picture is much the same across Ohio. Household size has dropped from 2.78 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Noble County
| Period | Noble County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.8 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.2 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 51.2 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 51.2, Noble County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 47.8, in line with the national trend. Noble County has the oldest population of any Ohio county.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Noble County
| Period | Noble County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.2 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.0% of households in Noble County, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 6.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Few Ohio counties have a lower share of single-parent households: only two of 88.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Noble County
Renters in Noble County
| Period | Noble County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.8% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.0% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.1% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.5% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Noble County is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over half of owners (51.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 5.3 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Noble County
| Period | Noble County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.8% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.4% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.1% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.7% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Noble County: 17.7% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 1.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Noble County
| Period | Noble County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1977 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +13 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Noble County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1977, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are newer than in Ohio overall, where the median home dates to 1972. The median year built has moved up from 1965 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Noble County
| Period | Noble County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $555 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $585 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $589 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $702 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$146 | +$377 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Noble County costs $702 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $146 a month from 2006–10, a 26% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 25.0% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. No other Ohio county has lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Noble County
Bachelor's degrees in Noble County
| Period | Noble County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.0% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Noble County: 16.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.8 points, as it has nationally. Noble County has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five Ohio counties.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Noble County
| Period | Noble County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.5% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.3% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.0% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.3% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in six adults in Noble County never finished high school, more than nationally: 84.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 3.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of Ohio's 88 counties, only three have a lower share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Noble County
| Period | Noble County | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.5% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.0 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Noble County has been strong: just 1.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. No other Ohio county has lower unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 7.0 points, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Noble County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noble County | 2.50 | 51.2 | 5.0% | 16.5% | 17.7% | 1977 | $702 | 16.0% | 84.3% | 1.5% |
| Monroe County | 2.40 | 45.6 | 7.8% | 20.1% | 17.6% | 1976 | $769 | 12.0% | 90.6% | 5.9% |
| Morgan County | 2.40 | 44.5 | 11.5% | 21.1% | 21.3% | 1977 | $764 | 14.1% | 88.1% | 3.5% |
| Wetzel County | 2.32 | 44.4 | 10.6% | 16.8% | 15.8% | 1962 | $648 | 18.1% | 92.0% | 5.3% |
| Perry County | 2.66 | 40.3 | 11.4% | 23.6% | 10.8% | 1975 | $845 | 15.9% | 88.4% | 3.5% |
| Fairfield County | 2.72 | 40.7 | 11.4% | 25.1% | 6.5% | 1982 | $1,388 | 32.6% | 94.1% | 3.9% |
| Greene County | 2.20 | 43.5 | 11.8% | 22.9% | 11.4% | 1961 | $823 | 21.9% | 89.9% | 5.3% |
| Pickaway County | 2.63 | 40.2 | 11.0% | 26.0% | 5.0% | 1979 | $1,190 | 22.4% | 90.1% | 3.3% |
| Monongalia County | 2.37 | 35.4 | 8.1% | 42.1% | 12.7% | 1987 | $1,034 | 50.7% | 94.6% | 4.6% |
| Greene County | 2.45 | 40.7 | 9.2% | 32.0% | 6.9% | 1978 | $1,316 | 42.4% | 94.0% | 4.1% |
| Allegany County | 2.28 | 42.9 | 11.2% | 29.3% | 15.9% | 1959 | $810 | 21.2% | 90.6% | 4.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Burnett County, WI · Bristol City, VA · Broadwater County, MT · Brooke County, WV · Brooks County, GA · Brooks County, TX · Brown County, IL · Brown County, KS · Brule County, SD · Buena Vista City, VA
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Noble County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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