Population 10,897 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Noble County
Household size in Noble County
| Period | Noble County | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.56 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.46 | 2.60 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.63 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.61 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Noble County average 2.61 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Household size has crept up from 2.56 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.3 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.4 | 37.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.2 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.2 | 38.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.9 | +0.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Noble County is 43.2 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 40.3 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Noble County is older than at least four in five Oklahoma counties.
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 | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 12.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.7% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 12.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.4% of households in Noble County, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 1.5 points, mirroring the country. Few Oklahoma counties have a lower share of single-parent households: only six of 77.
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 | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.5% | 31.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.3% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.2% | 34.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.3% | 34.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Noble County is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About half of owners (48.9%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 3.2 points from 2006–10, 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 | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.2% | 12.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.7% | 12.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.2% | 13.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.8% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 18.8% of the housing in Noble County, 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 3.6 points, 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 | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1979 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +7 | +6 |
Homes in Noble County run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1973 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1970 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the northwest.
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 | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $536 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $611 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $720 | $897 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $826 | $1,127 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$291 | +$411 | +$606 |
The median renter in Noble County pays $826 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $291 a month since 2006–10, up 54%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 26.8% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the southeast.
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 | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.1% | 24.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.0% | 24.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.0% | 26.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.6% | 28.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +4.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Noble County: 18.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the northwest.
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 | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.7% | 86.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.0% | 87.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.4% | 88.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.7% | 89.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Noble County have finished high school as nationally: 89.7%, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 1.0 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 | Oklahoma | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 6.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 5.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −1.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Noble County has been low: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Few Oklahoma counties have lower unemployment: only five of 77. Unemployment is down 1.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 | 2.61 | 43.2 | 7.4% | 22.3% | 18.8% | 1973 | $826 | 18.6% | 89.7% | 2.9% |
| Garfield County | 2.57 | 38.2 | 11.5% | 34.0% | 13.4% | 1968 | $1,026 | 23.3% | 88.1% | 4.8% |
| Pawnee County | 2.58 | 41.2 | 10.6% | 20.5% | 15.5% | 1978 | $884 | 16.7% | 87.0% | 4.5% |
| Osage County | 2.57 | 43.6 | 10.2% | 21.7% | 11.5% | 1983 | $820 | 22.7% | 90.0% | 5.5% |
| Major County | 2.37 | 42.3 | 6.6% | 17.5% | 13.5% | 1976 | $772 | 19.9% | 90.4% | 2.8% |
| Rogers County | 2.67 | 39.9 | 10.6% | 22.2% | 6.7% | 1992 | $1,146 | 26.7% | 92.7% | 4.7% |
| Mayes County | 2.59 | 41.0 | 11.2% | 25.6% | 14.9% | 1983 | $870 | 18.3% | 89.8% | 6.6% |
| Woodward County | 2.49 | 37.6 | 12.0% | 26.8% | 16.9% | 1978 | $893 | 22.2% | 88.2% | 6.8% |
| Delaware County | 2.47 | 46.8 | 10.8% | 22.9% | 24.1% | 1988 | $892 | 19.3% | 88.0% | 4.8% |
| Ellis County | 2.44 | 44.4 | 7.3% | 17.9% | 30.1% | 1969 | $771 | 20.7% | 90.9% | 5.3% |
| Benton County | 2.75 | 36.8 | 10.3% | 33.0% | 8.8% | 2000 | $1,374 | 38.4% | 90.2% | 3.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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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