Noble County, Ohio

Noble County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2010 census, the population was 14,645,[2] making it the third-least populous county in Ohio. Its county seat is Caldwell.[3] The county is named for Rep. Warren P. Noble of the Ohio House of Representatives, who was an early settler there.[4]

Noble County
County
The Noble County Courthouse in Caldwell in 2007
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Location within the U.S. state of Ohio
Ohio's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 39°46′N 81°27′W
Country United States
State Ohio
FoundedApril 1, 1851[1]
Named foreither James Noble or Warren P. Noble
SeatCaldwell
Largest villageCaldwell
Area
 • Total405 sq mi (1,050 km2)
 • Land398 sq mi (1,030 km2)
 • Water6.6 sq mi (17 km2)  1.6%%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2019)
14,424
 • Density37/sq mi (14/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district6th
Websitenoblecountyohio.gov

History

Noble County was formed on March 11, 1851 from portions of Guernsey, Morgan, Monroe and Washington counties.[5] It was the last and youngest county to be formed in the state.[6][7] It was named for either James Noble or Warren P. Noble, each of whom was an early settler in this region.[8]

Noble County was home to the first North American oil well, the Thorla-McKee Well, which struck oil in 1814.[9] 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.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 405 square miles (1,050 km2), of which 398 square miles (1,030 km2) is land and 6.6 square miles (17 km2) (1.6%) is water.[10]

Adjacent counties

National protected area

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
186020,751—
187019,949−3.9%
188021,1386.0%
189020,753−1.8%
190019,466−6.2%
191018,601−4.4%
192017,849−4.0%
193014,961−16.2%
194014,587−2.5%
195011,750−19.4%
196010,982−6.5%
197010,428−5.0%
198011,3108.5%
199011,3360.2%
200014,05824.0%
201014,6454.2%
2019 (est.)14,424[11]−1.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[12]
1790-1960[13] 1900-1990[14]
1990-2000[15] 2010-2019[2]

2000 census

As of the census[16] of 2000, there were 14,058 people, 4,546 households, and 3,318 families living in the county. The population density was 35 people per square mile (14/km2). There were 5,480 housing units at an average density of 14 per square mile (5/km2). 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.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 14,645 people, 4,852 households, and 3,394 families living in the county.[17] The population density was 36.8 inhabitants per square mile (14.2/km2). There were 6,053 housing units at an average density of 15.2 per square mile (5.9/km2).[18] 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.[17] In terms of ancestry, 25.9% were German, 13.1% were Irish, 9.1% were American, and 9.0% were English.[19]

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.[17]

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.[20]

Politics

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

Presidential elections results
Presidential elections results[21][22]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 80.9% 5,135 18.4% 1,170 0.7% 43
2016 75.3% 4,549 20.2% 1,221 4.5% 269
2012 60.5% 3,563 36.2% 2,131 3.3% 197
2008 55.8% 3,450 40.0% 2,474 4.3% 264
2004 58.7% 3,841 40.6% 2,654 0.7% 45
2000 57.4% 3,435 38.3% 2,296 4.3% 257
1996 39.6% 2,183 42.9% 2,366 17.5% 965
1992 37.8% 2,223 37.4% 2,201 24.8% 1,459
1988 59.4% 3,155 39.2% 2,079 1.4% 74
1984 67.7% 3,853 31.2% 1,777 1.1% 61
1980 57.4% 3,025 36.9% 1,944 5.8% 303
1976 52.5% 3,007 45.6% 2,612 1.9% 111
1972 68.2% 3,274 30.2% 1,449 1.6% 76
1968 53.1% 2,615 35.0% 1,726 11.9% 587
1964 43.5% 2,250 56.5% 2,925
1960 66.0% 3,951 34.0% 2,036
1956 66.5% 3,861 33.5% 1,943
1952 66.3% 4,046 33.7% 2,054
1948 58.8% 3,494 40.8% 2,425 0.4% 24
1944 64.9% 4,130 35.1% 2,235
1940 61.8% 4,922 38.2% 3,037
1936 52.7% 4,384 46.5% 3,865 0.8% 70
1932 49.3% 3,950 49.5% 3,966 1.3% 104
1928 66.5% 4,462 32.6% 2,190 0.9% 63
1924 60.8% 4,284 35.3% 2,485 4.0% 279
1920 59.1% 4,197 40.9% 2,909
1916 50.3% 2,290 47.8% 2,175 1.9% 85
1912 40.1% 1,804 40.9% 1,842 19.1% 858
1908 54.3% 2,707 43.2% 2,154 2.6% 127
1904 58.9% 2,700 36.5% 1,671 4.7% 213
1900 54.5% 2,704 43.8% 2,173 1.6% 80
1896 51.9% 2,559 47.0% 2,318 1.2% 57
1892 50.7% 2,307 44.5% 2,026 4.8% 218
1888 53.2% 2,515 44.1% 2,087 2.7% 127
1884 52.3% 2,385 45.2% 2,061 2.6% 117
1880 50.6% 2,316 44.6% 2,044 4.9% 222
1876 50.9% 2,225 47.9% 2,096 1.2% 54
1872 54.8% 2,016 44.2% 1,627 1.0% 37
1868 56.2% 2,204 43.8% 1,715
1864 56.2% 2,211 43.8% 1,721
1860 52.0% 1,944 44.1% 1,647 3.9% 146
1856 51.8% 1,603 43.2% 1,337 5.0% 154

Government

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: Virgil Thompson (R), Brad Peoples (R), and Ty Moore (R).[23]

Education

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

Communities
Map of Noble County, Ohio with municipal and township labels

Villages

Townships

https://web.archive.org/web/20160715023447/http://www.ohiotownships.org/township-websites

Unincorporated communities

See also

Footnotes
  1. "Ohio County Profiles: Noble County" (PDF). Ohio Department of Development. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-06-21. Retrieved 2007-04-28.
  2. "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 6, 2011. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
  3. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
  4. "Noble County data". Ohio State University Extension Data Center. Archived from the original on 2008-02-13. Retrieved 2007-04-28.
  5. Noble County, Ohio | Learn | FamilySearch.org
  6. "Noble County". Ohio University Small Business Development Center. Archived from the original on 2007-09-27. Retrieved 2007-04-28.
  7. 1832 Ball-Caldwell House in Noble County, Ohio Archived 2012-07-30 at the Wayback Machine
  8. Noble County, Ohio definition of Noble County, Ohio in the Free Online Encyclopedia
  9. Thorla-McKee Well, First Oil Well in North America, Noble County, Ohio Archived 2007-08-06 at the Wayback Machine, Noble County, 2004. Accessed 2005-08-05.
  10. "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on May 4, 2014. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
  11. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved March 26, 2020.
  12. "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
  13. "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
  14. Forstall, Richard L., ed. (March 27, 1995). "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
  15. "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. April 2, 2001. Retrieved February 9, 2015.
  16. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  17. "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2020-02-13. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
  18. "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2020-02-13. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
  19. "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2020-02-13. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
  20. "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2020-02-13. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
  21. Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved 2018-05-03.
  22. "Ohio Historical Election Results". Retrieved January 21, 2021.
  23. "Noble County, Ohio". County Commissioner of Ohio Homepage. Retrieved January 11, 2014.

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

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