Noble County, Ohio

Noble County was formed on March 11, 1851, from portions of Guernsey, Morgan, Monroe and Washington counties.[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Noble_County,_Ohio#cite_note-HBG-0 Noble County, Ohio | Learn | FamilySearch.org] It was the last and youngest county to be formed in the state.{{Cite web |title=Noble County |url=http://www.voinovichcenter.ohio.edu/sbdc/countyguide.asp?countyId=6 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927025944/http://www.voinovichcenter.ohio.edu/sbdc/countyguide.asp?countyId=6 |archive-date=September 27, 2007 |access-date=April 28, 2007 |publisher=Ohio University Small Business Development Center}}[http://www.noblecountyohio.com/ballcaldwellhouse.html 1832 Ball-Caldwell House in Noble County, Ohio] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120730114608/http://www.noblecountyohio.com/ballcaldwellhouse.html |date=July 30, 2012}} It was named for either James Noble or Warren P. Noble, each of whom was an early settler in this region.[http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Noble+County,+Ohio Noble County, Ohio definition of Noble County, Ohio in the Free Online Encyclopedia]

Noble County was home to the first North American oil well, the Thorla-McKee Well, which struck oil in 1814.[http://www.noblecountyohio.com/thorlamckeewell.html Thorla-McKee Well, First Oil Well in North America, Noble County, Ohio] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070806192025/http://www.noblecountyohio.com/thorlamckeewell.html |date=August 6, 2007}}, Noble County, 2004. Accessed August 5, 2005. For a time this was a center of oil production in the state.

In 1925, a United States Navy dirigible, USS Shenandoah (ZR-1), was caught in a storm over Noble County. It broke into several pieces, resulting in the deaths of 14 persons on board; 29 survived.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of {{convert|405|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|398|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|6.6|sqmi}} (1.6%) is water.{{Cite web |date=August 22, 2012 |title=2010 Census Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_39.txt |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140504223453/http://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/docs/gazetteer/counties_list_39.txt |archive-date=May 4, 2014 |access-date=February 9, 2015 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}

• Guernsey County (north)
• Belmont County (northeast)
• Monroe County (east)
• Washington County (south)
• Morgan County (west)
• Muskingum County (northwest)

• Wayne National Forest (part)

{{US Census population

|1860= 20751

|1870= 19949

|1880= 21138

|1890= 20753

|1900= 19466

|1910= 18601

|1920= 17849

|1930= 14961

|1940= 14587

|1950= 11750

|1960= 10982

|1970= 10428

|1980= 11310

|1990= 11336

|2000= 14058

|2010= 14645

|2020= 14115

|estyear=2024

|estimate=14269

|align-fn=center

|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census{{Cite web |title=U.S. Decennial Census |url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html |access-date=February 9, 2015 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}
1790-1960{{Cite web |title=Historical Census Browser |url=http://mapserver.lib.virginia.edu |access-date=February 9, 2015 |publisher=University of Virginia Library}} 1900-1990{{Cite web |date=March 27, 1995 |editor-last=Forstall |editor-first=Richard L. |title=Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990 |url=https://www.census.gov/population/cencounts/oh190090.txt |access-date=February 9, 2015 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}
1990-2000{{Cite web |date=April 2, 2001 |title=Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000 |url=https://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100327165705/http://www.census.gov/population/www/cen2000/briefs/phc-t4/tables/tab02.pdf |archive-date=March 27, 2010 |access-date=February 9, 2015 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}} 2010-2020 2024

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As of the census of 2000, there were 14,058 people, 4,546 households, and 3,318 families living in the county. The population density was {{convert|35|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|people |people|}}. There were 5,480 housing units at an average density of {{convert|14|/mi2|/km2|adj=pre|units }}. The racial makeup of the county was 92.55% White, 6.69% Black or African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.09% Asian, 0.03% from other races, and 0.38% from two or more races. 0.43% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 4,546 households, out of which 33.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.50% were married couples living together, 7.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.00% were non-families. 24.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the county, the population was spread out, with 22.60% under the age of 18, 11.70% from 18 to 24, 31.80% from 25 to 44, 20.80% from 45 to 64, and 13.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 130.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 140.50 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $32,940, and the median income for a family was $38,939. Males had a median income of $30,911 versus $20,222 for females. The per capita income for the county was $14,100. About 8.30% of families and 11.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.90% of those under age 18 and 11.90% of those age 65 or over.

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 14,645 people, 4,852 households, and 3,394 families living in the county.{{Cite web |title=DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US39121 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213013212/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US39121 |archive-date=February 13, 2020 |access-date=December 27, 2015 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}} The population density was {{convert|36.8|PD/sqmi}}. There were 6,053 housing units at an average density of {{convert|15.2|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units |units|}}.{{Cite web |title=Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US39121 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213191922/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US39121 |archive-date=February 13, 2020 |access-date=December 27, 2015 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}} The racial makeup of the county was 96.1% white, 2.5% black or African American, 0.3% American Indian, 0.1% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 0.4% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 25.9% were German, 13.1% were Irish, 9.1% were American, and 9.0% were English.{{Cite web |title=DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US39121 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213034851/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US39121 |archive-date=February 13, 2020 |access-date=December 27, 2015 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}

Of the 4,852 households, 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 30.0% were non-families, and 25.7% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.94. The median age was 48.6 years.

The median income for a household in the county was $39,500 and the median income for a family was $44,773. Males had a median income of $42,456 versus $29,551 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,029. About 11.6% of families and 14.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.9% of those under age 18 and 13.8% of those age 65 or over.{{Cite web |title=DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates |url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US39121 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200213011258/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US39121 |archive-date=February 13, 2020 |access-date=December 27, 2015 |publisher=United States Census Bureau}}

Noble County is a Republican stronghold in presidential elections, although Bill Clinton narrowly won it in 1996.

{{PresHead|place=Noble County, Ohio|source={{Cite web |last=Leip |first=David |title=Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections |url=http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS |access-date=May 3, 2018 |website=uselectionatlas.org}}}}

{{PresRow|2024|Republican|5,050|1,069|65|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|2020|Republican|5,135|1,170|43|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|2016|Republican|4,549|1,221|269|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|2012|Republican|3,563|2,131|197|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|2008|Republican|3,450|2,474|264|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|2004|Republican|3,841|2,654|45|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|2000|Republican|3,435|2,296|257|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1996|Democratic|2,183|2,366|965|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1992|Republican|2,223|2,201|1,459|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1988|Republican|3,155|2,079|74|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1984|Republican|3,853|1,777|61|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1980|Republican|3,025|1,944|303|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1976|Republican|3,007|2,612|111|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1972|Republican|3,274|1,449|76|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1968|Republican|2,615|1,726|587|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1964|Democratic|2,250|2,925|0|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1960|Republican|3,951|2,036|0|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1956|Republican|3,861|1,943|0|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1952|Republican|4,046|2,054|0|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1948|Republican|3,494|2,425|24|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1944|Republican|4,130|2,235|0|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1940|Republican|4,922|3,037|0|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1936|Republican|4,384|3,865|70|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1932|Democratic|3,950|3,966|104|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1928|Republican|4,462|2,190|63|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1924|Republican|4,284|2,485|279|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1920|Republican|4,197|2,909|0|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1916|Republican|2,290|2,175|85|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1912|Democratic|1,804|1,842|858|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1908|Republican|2,707|2,154|127|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1904|Republican|2,700|1,671|213|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1900|Republican|2,704|2,173|80|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1896|Republican|2,559|2,318|57|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1892|Republican|2,307|2,026|218|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1888|Republican|2,515|2,087|127|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1884|Republican|2,385|2,061|117|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1880|Republican|2,316|2,044|222|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1876|Republican|2,225|2,096|54|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1872|Republican|2,016|1,627|37|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1868|Republican|2,204|1,715|0|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1864|Republican|2,211|1,721|0|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1860|Republican|1,944|1,647|146|Ohio}}

{{PresRow|1856|Republican|1,603|1,337|154|Ohio}}

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{{U.S. SenHead|place=Noble County, Ohio|Seat=1|source={{cite news |title=2024 Senate Election (Official Returns) |website=Commonwealth of Texas by county |date=November 5, 2024 |access-date=December 5, 2024 |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2024-elections/ohio-senate-results}}}}

{{U.S. SenRow|2024|Republican|4,555|1,316|202|Ohio}}

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Noble County has a three-member Board of County Commissioners that oversee and administer the various County departments, similar to all but two of the 88 Ohio counties. Noble County's elected commissioners are:

• County Commissioners: Floyd Allen Fraley (R), Gary Saling (R), and Ty Moore (R).{{Cite news |title=Noble County, Ohio |url=http://www.ccao.org/ohio-counties?county=noble |access-date=January 11, 2014 |work=County Commissioner of Ohio Homepage}}

Noble County is served by the Caldwell Exempted Village School District and Noble Local School District.

Image:Map of Noble County Ohio With Municipal and Township Labels.PNG

• Batesville
• Belle Valley
• Caldwell (county seat)
• Dexter City
• Sarahsville
• Summerfield

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• Beaver
• Brookfield
• Buffalo
• Center
• Elk
• Enoch
• Jackson
• Jefferson
• Marion
• Noble
• Olive
• Seneca
• Sharon
• Stock
• Wayne

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• Ava
• Carlisle
• Crooked Tree
• Dudley
• Dungannon
• East Union
• Elk
• Fulda
• Gem
• Harriettsville
• Hiramsburg
• Honesty
• Hoskinsville
• Keith
• Kennonsburg
• Middleburg
• Moundsville
• Mount Ephraim
• Olive Green
• Rochester
• Sharon
• South Olive
• Steamtown
• Whigville

• National Register of Historic Places listings in Noble County, Ohio

{{reflist|2}}

• Thomas William Lewis, History of Southeastern Ohio and the Muskingum Valley, 1788-1928. In Three Volumes. Chicago: S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1928.

• [http://www.noblecountyohio.com Unofficial county information website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140810184925/http://www.noblecountyohio.com/ |date=August 10, 2014}}
• [http://noblecountysheriffsoffice.org/ Noble County Sheriff's Office]
• [https://www.instagram.com/imfromnoblecounty/]

{{Geographic Location

|Centre = Noble County, Ohio

|North = Guernsey County

|Northeast = Belmont County

|East = Monroe County

|Southeast =

|South = Washington County

|Southwest = Morgan County

|West =

|Northwest = Muskingum County

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Category:Appalachian Ohio

Category:1851 establishments in Ohio

Category:Populated places established in 1851