Noble County, Indiana Income Statistics
Noble County Wealth Score
The wealth index reflects the overall economic prosperity and financial well-being of a county's residents based on income levels, employment rates, and income inequality metrics.
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C
Noble County Below average
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Income Statistics Overview
| Metric | Noble County | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $71,042 | $71,967 | $80,455 |
| Median Personal Income | $52,253 | $55,757 | $60,758 |
| Average Yearly Income Growth | 4.7% | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| Six-Figure Earners | 7.1% | 10.2% | 13.9% |
| $200k+ Households | 5.2% | 8.2% | 13.2% |
The median household income in Noble County is about 1% lower than in Indiana. Income has been growing faster in Noble County (4.7%/yr) than in Indiana (4.5%/yr).
About 7% of adults in Noble County earn six figures ($100,000 or more) a year, lower than the Indiana average of 10%.
Median Household Income 2009–2024 Trend
Median Household Income Over Time
Median household income in Noble County, Indiana grew by 51.8% from 2009 to 2024, reaching $71,042 in 2024. That's an average of about 4.7% per year.
Noble County has stayed below the U.S. median household income in every year from 2009 to 2024 and has never reached it. It came closest in 2022, at 4.3% lower. The gap has widened from 8.5% in 2009 to 12% in 2024.
Income Distribution in Noble County
How incomes are spread across brackets, compared with the U.S. Pick a range to count who falls in it.
Households by income, 2024
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About 5,626 households (30.9% of all households) have an income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 40.2% of all households.
In 2024, 21.1% of households in Noble County had an income under $35,000 and 12.7% had $150,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 21.6% and 22.8%.
Compared with the U.S., Noble County has a larger share of households earning $50,000 to $74,999 (21.3% vs 15.5%) and a smaller share earning $200,000 or more (5.2% vs 13.2%).
| Household income | Households | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $10,000 | 546 | 3.0% | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 627 | 3.4% | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1,217 | 6.7% | 6.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1,442 | 7.9% | 6.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 1,983 | 10.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 3,871 | 21.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,867 | 15.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 3,324 | 18.3% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1,357 | 7.5% | 9.5% |
| $200,000 or more | 945 | 5.2% | 13.2% |
Shares are of all 18,179 households, one per occupied home whatever its size. Households with zero or negative income are counted in the lowest bracket. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19001).
Residents 15+ by personal income, 2024
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About 2,709 residents (7.1% of residents aged 15 and over) have a personal income of $100,000 or more.
Across the U.S.: 13.9% of residents aged 15 and over.
That is 8.0% of residents who have any income.
In 2024, 10.7% of Noble County residents aged 15 and over reported no personal income, 31.0% had some income but less than $25,000, and 15.0% had $75,000 or more. Across the U.S., those shares were 12.8%, 28.7% and 22.0%.
Compared with the U.S., Noble County has a larger share of residents earning $50,000 to $74,999 (18.8% vs 14.3%) and a smaller share earning $100,000 or more (7.1% vs 13.9%).
| Personal income | Residents | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| No income | 4,078 | 10.7% | 12.8% |
| $1 to $9,999 | 4,426 | 11.7% | 11.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2,462 | 6.5% | 7.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4,887 | 12.9% | 10.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3,936 | 10.4% | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5,350 | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 7,147 | 18.8% | 14.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,971 | 7.8% | 8.2% |
| $100,000 or more | 2,709 | 7.1% | 13.9% |
Shares are of the 37,966 residents aged 15 and over, the only people the Census Bureau asks about income, and include those who reported none. A share of the whole population would count children as people without income, while a share of earners alone would hide the 10.7% with no income; the calculator adds that second share whenever your range leaves out people with no income. Source: ACS 5-year estimates ending 2024 (table B19325).
Income Inequality and the Gender Pay Gap in Noble County
| Metric | Noble County | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gini Coefficient | 0.508 | 0.534 | 0.552 |
| Male Median Income | $62,230 | $65,086 | $69,667 |
| Female Median Income | $50,375 | $51,220 | $56,850 |
| Gender Pay Gap | 19.1% | 21.3% | 18.4% |
The Gini coefficient measures how evenly income is shared between richer and poorer households, from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns nearly everything). The lower the number, the more equally income is distributed. In Noble County, it is 0.508, lower than Indiana's 0.534, so income is more evenly distributed here than there, and lower than the US's 0.552, so income is more evenly distributed here than there.
Men's income is about 24% more than women's income in Noble County, Indiana. Over a 35-year career, a 24% wage gap accumulates to roughly $414,925 in unearned income for female workers in the area.
Income by Sex Over Time
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Noble County, Indiana has narrowed from about 25% to 19% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 28% in 2014. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $1,623 since 2009.
Employment
| Metric | Noble County | Indiana Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Rate | 3.2% | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Working from Home | 4.6% | 10.7% | 15.0% |
| Commute time (minutes) | 22 | 21 | 22 |
Approximately 742 people are unemployed in Noble County, Indiana.
The average commute time in Noble County is 22 minutes, longer than the 21 minutes in Indiana.
Unemployment Rate Over Time
Since 2011, the unemployment rate in Noble County, Indiana has fallen from 11.6% to 3.2% in 2024. Over that period the rate fell as low as 3.1% in 2023.
Noble County started 3.0 points above the U.S. unemployment rate in 2011 but had dropped below it by 2016, and has not been above it since. In 2024 its rate was 2.1 points lower.
Noble County, IN Wealth Compared With Nearby Counties
Noble County, IN is typical in size for this group, 47,495 residents against a local median of 43,807, so the measures below are close to a like for like comparison. Where Noble County, IN breaks from the counties next to it is unemployment, sitting 25% below the local median of 4.2% at 3.2%. That is the better end of the local range on this measure.
The counties themselves spread 1.9% on unemployment, so Noble County, IN sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Noble County, IN has the 2nd lowest unemployment of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Income growthAverage yearly change in median household income since 2016. Each year is measured in its own dollars, so this is growth before inflation. | Unemployment | Income inequalityGini coefficient: 0 would mean every household earns the same, 1 that a single household earns everything. The lower the number, the more equally income is shared here. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noble County, IN | 47,495 | $71,042 #5/6 | 4.7%/yr #3/6 | 3.2% #2/6 | 0.508 #3/6 |
| LaGrange County, IN | 40,805 | $83,276 | 5.4%/yr | 4.2% | 0.557 |
| Whitley County, IN | 34,611 | $77,225 | 4.2%/yr | 3.3% | 0.490 |
| DeKalb County, IN | 43,807 | $74,608 | 5.0%/yr | 4.5% | 0.498 |
| Allen County, IN | 392,386 | $70,795 | 4.6%/yr | 4.7% | 0.521 |
| Kosciusko County, IN | 80,442 | $75,405 | 4.0%/yr | 2.8% | 0.509 |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Noble County, Indiana has an overall wealth index grade of C, making it about on par with Indiana, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about income and wealth in Noble County, Indiana.
How Rich Is Noble County, Indiana?
Noble County has a wealth index grade of C. The wealth index grades areas from A+ (best) to F- by combining income levels, employment rates, and income inequality; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average. The median household income is $71,042, about 1% lower than the Indiana average of $71,967.
How has median household income changed in Noble County, Indiana?
Between 2009 and 2024, the median household income in Noble County, Indiana rose 52%, from $46,794 to $71,042. Over the same years, income here kept pace with Indiana as a whole: +52% against +52%.
What was the median household income in Noble County in 2023?
In 2023, the median household income in Noble County, Indiana was $71,378, about the same as in 2022. The Indiana median that year was $70,115.
What was the median household income in Noble County in 2020?
In 2020, the median household income in Noble County, Indiana was $59,248. By 2024 it had risen 20% to $71,042.
How strong is the job market in Noble County, Indiana?
Unemployment in Noble County, Indiana is only 3.2%, well below the Indiana rate of 4.3%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What is the Gini coefficient in Noble County, Indiana?
The Gini coefficient in Noble County is 0.508. It measures income inequality on a scale from 0 (everyone earns the same) to 1 (one household earns everything). That is lower than the US average of 0.552, so income is distributed more equally than in the country overall.
How has the income gap between men and women changed in Noble County, Indiana?
Since 2009, the income gap between men and women in Noble County, Indiana has narrowed from about 25% to 19% in 2024. Over that period the gap was widest at 28% in 2014. In dollar terms, the gap has widened by $1,623 since 2009.
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