As of the
censusA census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 46,275 people, 16,696 households, and 12,288 families residing in the county. The
population densityPopulation density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
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%
WhiteRace and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.41%
BlackRace and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or
African AmericanRace and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.25%
Native AmericanRace and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.36%
AsianRace and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.02%
Pacific IslanderRace and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 4.04% from
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, and 0.94% from two or more races. 7.13% of the population were
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or
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of any race. 33.5% were of
GermanThe Germans are a Germanic ethnic group native to Central Europe. The English term Germans has referred to the German-speaking population of the Holy Roman Empire since the Late Middle Ages....
, 21.0%
AmericanThe United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, 8.7%
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and 6.5%
IrishThe Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
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 couplesMarriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
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 incomePer capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
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
- Albion
Albion 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:...
- Avilla
Avilla 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 ....
- Cromwell
Cromwell is a town in Sparta Township, Noble County, Indiana, United States. The population was 512 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Cromwell is located at ....
- Kendallville
Kendallville 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 ....
- Kimmell
Kimmell 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...
- LaOtto
LaOtto 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...
- Ligonier
Ligonier 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 City
Rome 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 Lake
Wolflake 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 Lake
Bear 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
- Albion
Albion 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* ...
- Allen
Allen 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...
- Elkhart
Elkhart 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 *...
- Green
Green 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...
- Jefferson
Jefferson 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...
- Noble
Noble 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:* *...
- Orange
Orange Township is one of thirteen townships in Noble County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 3,917.-External links:* *...
- Perry
Perry 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...
- Sparta
Sparta Township is one of thirteen townships in Noble County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 3,111.-External links:* *...
- Swan
Swan Township is one of thirteen townships in Noble County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 2,337.-External links:* *...
- Washington
Washington Township is one of thirteen townships in Noble County, Indiana. As of the 2000 census, its population was 1,182.-External links:* *...
- Wayne
Wayne 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....
- York
York 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 Corporation
Central 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 Corporation
East 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 Schools
Smith-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