Noble County, Indiana
Encyclopedia
As of the census
of 2000, there were 46,275 people, 16,696 households, and 12,288 families residing in the county. The population density
was 113 people per square mile (43/km²). There were 18,233 housing units at an average density of 44 per square mile (17/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 93.98% White
, 0.41% Black
or African American
, 0.25% Native American
, 0.36% Asian
, 0.02% Pacific Islander
, 4.04% from other races
, and 0.94% from two or more races. 7.13% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 33.5% were of German
, 21.0% American
, 8.7% English
and 6.5% Irish
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 16,696 households out of which 37.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.20% were married couples
living together, 9.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.40% were non-families. 21.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.19.
In the county the population was spread out with 29.00% under the age of 18, 9.20% from 18 to 24, 30.00% from 25 to 44, 20.80% from 45 to 64, and 11.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 101.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $42,700, and the median income for a family was $49,037. Males had a median income of $35,124 versus $24,026 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $17,896. About 5.60% of families and 7.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.10% of those under age 18 and 6.20% of those age 65 or over.
Census
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of 2000, there were 46,275 people, 16,696 households, and 12,288 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 113 people per square mile (43/km²). There were 18,233 housing units at an average density of 44 per square mile (17/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 93.98% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.41% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.25% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.36% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.02% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 4.04% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.94% from two or more races. 7.13% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race. 33.5% were of German
Germans
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, 21.0% American
United States
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, 8.7% English
English people
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and 6.5% Irish
Irish people
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ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 16,696 households out of which 37.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.20% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 9.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.40% were non-families. 21.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.19.
In the county the population was spread out with 29.00% under the age of 18, 9.20% from 18 to 24, 30.00% from 25 to 44, 20.80% from 45 to 64, and 11.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 101.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $42,700, and the median income for a family was $49,037. Males had a median income of $35,124 versus $24,026 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $17,896. About 5.60% of families and 7.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.10% of those under age 18 and 6.20% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
- AlbionAlbion, IndianaAlbion is a town in Albion and Jefferson townships, Noble County, Indiana, United States. The population was 2,349 at the 2010 census. The city is the county seat of Noble County.-School:...
- AvillaAvilla, IndianaAvilla is a town in Allen Township, Noble County, Indiana, United States. The population was 2,401 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Avilla is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of ....
- CromwellCromwell, IndianaCromwell is a town in Sparta Township, Noble County, Indiana, United States. The population was 512 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Cromwell is located at ....
- KendallvilleKendallville, IndianaKendallville is a city in Wayne Township, Noble County, Indiana, United States. The population was 9,862 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Kendallville is located at ....
- KimmellKimmell, IndianaKimmell is an unincorporated town in Sparta Township, Noble County, Indiana.-Geography:Kimmell is located at .The first County Seat was located in Sparta, which is now known as Kimmell. It was located on the old Fort Wayne and Goshen Trail. U.S. 33 runs through Kimmell. Just to the south of...
- LaOttoLaOtto, IndianaLaOtto is a small town in southeastern Noble County, Indiana. Located west of the current intersection of Indiana State Road 3 and Indiana State Road 205, it is 16 miles north of Fort Wayne and is also in close proximity to Kendallville and Auburn...
- LigonierLigonier, IndianaLigonier is a city in Perry Township, Noble County, Indiana, United States. The population was 4,405 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Ligonier is located at ....
- Rome CityRome City, IndianaRome City is a town in Orange Township, Noble County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,615 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Rome City is located at ....
- Wilmot
- Wolf LakeWolflake, IndianaWolflake is an unincorporated town in Noble Township, Noble County, Indiana. Founded in 1832, Wolflake is the oldest town in Noble County. Each August citizens celebrate their heritage with the Onion Days Festival. The town of Wolflake is located just north of Wolf Lake, an actual lake....
- Bear LakeBear Lake, IndianaBear Lake is a small lake side community, located 28 miles north-west of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Points of interest include Bear lake Camp, Bear Lake Church, Elwood H...
Townships
- AlbionAlbion Township, Noble County, IndianaAlbion Township is one of thirteen townships in Noble County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,382.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Albion Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Major highways:* Indiana State Road 8* ...
- AllenAllen Township, Noble County, IndianaAllen Township is one of thirteen townships in Noble County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 6,847.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Allen Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Cities, towns, villages:* Avilla* Kendallville...
- ElkhartElkhart Township, Noble County, IndianaElkhart Township is one of thirteen townships in Noble County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,910.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Elkhart Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Cosperville at *...
- GreenGreen Township, Noble County, IndianaGreen Township is one of thirteen townships in Noble County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,769.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Green Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Egans Point at * Green...
- JeffersonJefferson Township, Noble County, IndianaJefferson Township is one of thirteen townships in Noble County, Indiana, USA. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,511.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Jefferson Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Bakertown at...
- NobleNoble Township, Noble County, IndianaNoble Township is one of thirteen townships in Noble County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,861.-Notable Places:Notable places in Noble Township include Bear Lake and Wolflake-External links:* *...
- OrangeOrange Township, Noble County, IndianaOrange Township is one of thirteen townships in Noble County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 3,917.-External links:* *...
- PerryPerry Township, Noble County, IndianaPerry Township is one of thirteen townships in Noble County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 6,600.-Adjacent townships:* Eden Township, LaGrange County * Clearspring Township, LaGrange County...
- SpartaSparta Township, Noble County, IndianaSparta Township is one of thirteen townships in Noble County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 3,111.-External links:* *...
- SwanSwan Township, Noble County, IndianaSwan Township is one of thirteen townships in Noble County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,337.-External links:* *...
- WashingtonWashington Township, Noble County, IndianaWashington Township is one of thirteen townships in Noble County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,182.-External links:* *...
- WayneWayne Township, Noble County, IndianaWayne Township is one of thirteen townships in Noble County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 10,365.-Geography:Sand Hill, the second highest point in Indiana, is located in northeastern Wayne Township, near the intersection of county roads 1000E and 1100N.-Major highways:* U.S....
- YorkYork Township, Noble County, IndianaYork Township is one of thirteen townships in Noble County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,483.-External links:* *...
School districts
- Central Noble Community School CorporationCentral Noble High SchoolCentral Noble High School is a high school in the town of Albion, Indiana, United States. It is the high school for the Central Noble Community Schools...
- East Noble School CorporationEast Noble School CorporationEast Noble School Corporation is the largest of the four school corporations in Noble County, Indiana, covering the eastern third of the county...
- Smith-Green Community SchoolsSmith-Green Community SchoolsSmith-Green Community Schools is a school district serving the town of Churubusco, Indiana, USA. The name derives from the townships it serves: Smith in Whitley County and Green in Noble County. It has some 1,400 students in total and includes three schools: Churubusco High, Middle and Elementary...
- West Noble School Corporation
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Noble County, IndianaNational Register of Historic Places listings in Noble County, IndianaThis is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Noble County, Indiana.This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Noble County, Indiana, United States...
- Noble County Community Fair