Noble County, IN

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2020 Population

47,640

0.282% 1-year growth

US Senator

Todd Young

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Braun

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

38.9

0.517% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

7.79%

4.77% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$58,947

3.8% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$132,400

5.25% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Noble County, IN had a population of 47.6k people with a median age of 38.9 and a median household income of $58,947. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Noble County, IN grew from 47,506 to 47,640, a 0.282% increase and its median household income grew from $56,789 to $58,947, a 3.8% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Noble County, IN are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.8%), White (Hispanic) (8.02%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.73%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.22%), and Other (Hispanic) (0.691%).

None of the households in Noble County, IN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.5% of the residents in Noble County, IN are U.S. citizens.

In 2020, the median property value in Noble County, IN was $132,400, and the homeownership rate was 76.4%.

Most people in Noble County, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Noble County, IN was 2 cars per household.

Noble County, IN borders Allen County, IN, DeKalb County, IN, Elkhart County, IN, Kosciusko County, IN, LaGrange County, IN, Steuben County, IN, and Whitley County, IN.

Population & Diversity

Noble County, IN is home to a population of 47.6k people, from which 96.5% are citizens. As of 2020, 5.37% of Noble County, IN residents were born outside of the country (2.56k people).

In 2020, there were 10.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (41.4k people) in Noble County, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.82k White (Hispanic) and 822 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

96.5%

2020 Citizenship

96.9%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 96.5% of Noble County, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Noble County, IN was 96.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Noble County, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Noble County, IN

White (Non-Hispanic)
41.4k ± 83
White (Hispanic)
3.82k ± 208
Two+ (Hispanic)
822 ± 169

10.4%

Hispanic Population

4.97k people

10.4% of the people in Noble County, IN are hispanic (4.97k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Noble County, IN as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

5.37%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.56k people

4.86%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

2.31k people

As of 2020, 5.37% of Noble County, IN residents (2.56k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Noble County, IN was 4.86%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Noble County, IN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,026 ± 194
Gulf War (2001-)
525 ± 192
Gulf War (1990s)
296 ± 104

Noble County, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.95 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Noble County, IN employs 23k people. The largest industries in Noble County, IN are Manufacturing (9,367 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,133 people), and Retail Trade (1,701 people), and the highest paying industries are Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services ($52,969), Finance & Insurance ($50,104), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($49,028).

Employment

Occupations

23k

2020 Value

± 978

0.00436%

1 Year growth

± 5.78%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Noble County, IN grew at a rate of 0.00436%, from 23k employees to 23k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Noble County, IN, are Production Occupations (6,301 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,012 people), and Management Occupations (1,850 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Noble County, IN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Indiana.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Indiana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

23k

2020 Value

± 978

0.00436%

1 Year growth

± 5.78%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Noble County, IN grew at a rate of 0.00436%, from 23k employees to 23k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Noble County, IN, are Manufacturing (9,367 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,133 people), and Retail Trade (1,701 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Noble County, IN, though some of these residents may live in Noble County, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,856

Median earning men ± $1,720

$29,921

Median earning women ± $1,970

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($66,058), Wholesale Trade ($59,804), and Construction ($53,264).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,087), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,385), and Wholesale Trade ($38,333).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Indiana. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Indiana.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

544
Manufacturing
222
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
183
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Indiana product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $78.4B, followed by Mixed freight ($44.4B) and Base metals ($39.6B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Indiana products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Indiana.

$486B

2020 Value in Indiana

$897B

Projected 2050 Value in Indiana

84.5% growth

In 2020, total outbound Indiana trade was $486B. This is expected to increase 84.5% to $897B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Indiana trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Indiana to other states, or from other states to Indiana.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$41.4B
Michigan
$40.6B
Ohio
$40B

In 2020, the top outbound Indiana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $41.4B, followed by Michigan with $40.6B and Ohio and $40B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Indiana shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Noble County, IN went to Donald J. Trump with 74% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (24.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.75%).

Todd Young and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing the state of Indiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (74%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (24.3%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.75%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Noble County, IN went to Donald J. Trump with 74% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (24.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.75%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Noble County, IN for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senators Elections

US Senators from Indiana

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Todd Young

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Mike Braun

Senator from Indiana

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Todd Young and Mike Braun are the senators currently representing Indiana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Indiana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Indiana

Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Indiana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2020, 0.655% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.645% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (1.72M), Some college (1.14M), and Bachelors Degree (831k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Noble County, IN was $132,400 in 2020, which is 0.576 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $125,800 to $132,400, a 5.25% increase. The homeownership rate in Noble County, IN is 76.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Noble County, IN have an average commute time of 23.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Noble County, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Noble County, IN is $58,947. In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Noble County, IN was Census Tract 9725 with a value of $71,016, followed by Census Tract 9721 and Census Tract 9726, with respective values of $67,287 and $66,250.

Property

$132,400

Median Property Value 2020

±$5,849

$13,852

Median Property Taxes

±$746

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Noble County, IN the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Noble County, IN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

76.4%

Homeownership

2020

66.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 76.4% of the housing units in Noble County, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 76.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Noble County, IN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9725
Census Tract 9721
Census Tract 9726

In 2020, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Noble County, IN was Census Tract 9725 with a value of $71,016, followed by Census Tract 9721 and Census Tract 9726, with respective values of $67,287 and $66,250.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Noble County, IN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$58,947

Median Household Income

± $3,102

18.1k

Number of Households

± 905

In 2020, the median household income of the 18.1k households in Noble County, IN grew to $58,947 from the previous year's value of $56,789.

The following chart displays the households in Noble County, IN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Noble County, IN is from Indiana.

0.451

2020 Wage GINI in Indiana

0.455

2019 Wage GINI in Indiana

In 2020, the income inequality in Indiana was 0.451 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.725% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Indiana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Indiana in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Indiana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (81.3%)
Carpooled (11.8%)
Worked At Home (3.7%)

In 2020, 81.3% of workers in Noble County, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.8%) and those who worked at home (3.7%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

23.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Noble County, IN have a shorter commute time (23.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.51% of the workforce in Noble County, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Noble County, IN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Noble County, IN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Noble County, IN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.79% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Noble County, IN (3.63k out of 46.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Noble County, IN is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

90.1% of the population of Noble County, IN has health coverage, with 55% on employee plans, 12.7% on Medicaid, 12.1% on Medicare, 9.34% on non-group plans, and 0.989% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Indiana was $8,300 in 2014. This is a 4.76% increase from the previous year ($7,923).

Primary care physicians in Noble County, IN see 3656 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.164% increase from the previous year (3650 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3673 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1061 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Indiana, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

3,656 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Noble County, IN

Primary care physicians in Noble County, IN see an average of 3,656 patients per year. This represents a 0.164% increase from the previous year (3,650 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Noble County, IN in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Indiana across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.3% under 18 years, 19.2% between 18 and 34 years, 39.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.86%

Uninsured

55%

Employer Coverage

12.7%

Medicaid

12.1%

Medicare

9.34%

Non-Group

0.989%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Noble County, IN grew by 14.9% from 8.58% to 9.86%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Noble County, IN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2021, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 70.2 in Noble County, IN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Noble County, IN.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2021, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 37.1% in Noble County, IN.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Noble County, IN.

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