Nobles County, Minnesota's estimated 2024 population is 21,496 with a growth rate of -1.06% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Nobles County, Minnesota is the 47th largest county in Minnesota. The 2010 population was 21,424 and has seen a growth of 0.34% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 20,341 | -231 | -1.12% |
| 2028 | 20,572 | -231 | -1.11% |
| 2027 | 20,803 | -231 | -1.1% |
| 2026 | 21,034 | -231 | -1.09% |
| 2025 | 21,265 | -231 | -1.07% |
| 2024 | 21,496 | -231 | -1.06% |
| 2023 | 21,727 | -231 | -1.05% |
| 2022 | 21,958 | -112 | -0.51% |
| 2021 | 22,070 | -135 | -0.61% |
| 2020 | 22,205 | 560 | 2.59% |
| 2019 | 21,645 | -92 | -0.42% |
| 2018 | 21,737 | 78 | 0.36% |
| 2017 | 21,659 | -236 | -1.08% |
| 2016 | 21,895 | 141 | 0.65% |
| 2015 | 21,754 | 53 | 0.24% |
| 2014 | 21,701 | -98 | -0.45% |
| 2013 | 21,799 | 63 | 0.29% |
| 2012 | 21,736 | 119 | 0.55% |
| 2011 | 21,617 | 193 | 0.9% |
| 2010 | 21,424 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 20,098 | -1,742 | -7.98% |
| 1980 | 21,840 | -1,368 | -5.89% |
| 1970 | 23,208 | -157 | -0.67% |
| 1960 | 23,365 | 930 | 4.15% |
| 1950 | 22,435 | 1,220 | 5.75% |
| 1940 | 21,215 | 2,597 | 13.95% |
| 1930 | 18,618 | 701 | 3.91% |
| 1920 | 17,917 | 2,707 | 17.8% |
| 1910 | 15,210 | 278 | 1.86% |
| 1900 | 14,932 | 6,974 | 87.64% |
| 1890 | 7,958 | 3,523 | 79.44% |
| 1880 | 4,435 | 4,318 | 3690.6% |
| 1870 | 117 | 82 | 234.29% |
| 1860 | 35 | -20,306 | -99.83% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,465 | 61.02% |
| Other race | 3,069 | 13.91% |
| Two or more races | 2,661 | 12.06% |
| Black or African American | 1,149 | 5.21% |
| Asian | 1,116 | 5.06% |
| Native American | 607 | 2.75% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,689 | 2.8 | 71.9 | 28.1 |
| Married | 3,642 | 3.26 | 87.5 | 12.5 |
| Non Family | 2,530 | 1.23 | 65.2 | 34.8 |
| Female | 892 | 4.82 | 45.5 | 54.5 |
| Male | 625 | 3.58 | 45.9 | 54.1 |
3.46
Average Family Size
2.8
Average Household Size
71.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 971 | 7.07% |
| Associates Degree | 1,577 | 11.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,825 | 13.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 608 | 4.42% |
| High School Graduate | 4,120 | 29.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,080 | 15.14% |
| Some College | 2,560 | 18.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,802 | 8,309 | 2,058 |
| Hispanic | 3,351 | 1,647 | 277 |
| Other Race | 1,571 | 715 | 147 |
| 2+ Races | 1,275 | 796 | 149 |
| Asian | 678 | 255 | 32 |
| Black | 471 | 311 | 28 |
| Native American | 287 | 135 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.4%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 23.38%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,049 | $65,568 | $46,510 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,981 | $77,935 | $78,333 |
| High School Graduate | $40,167 | $46,165 | $25,536 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $40,000 | $40,994 | $39,591 |
| Overall | $44,792 | $48,660 | $38,038 |
| Some College | $46,359 | $55,347 | $35,948 |
$44,792
Average Earnings
$48,660
Average Male
$38,038
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
64.99% of Nobles County, Minnesota residents speak only English, while 35.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 26.39% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 7,256 | 1,362 | 18.77% |
| White | 11,378 | 911 | 8.01% |
| Other | 3,058 | 428 | 14% |
| Multiple | 2,616 | 354 | 13.53% |
| Asian | 1,109 | 327 | 29.49% |
| Black | 1,145 | 167 | 14.59% |
| Native | 602 | 68 | 11.3% |
12.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.06%
Male Poverty Rate
14.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Nobles County, Minnesota is Asian, with 29.49% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Nobles County, Minnesota is White, with 8.01% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.57%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.48%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.89% |
| Some College | 10.9% |
| High School | 9.46% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.35% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 26.29% |
| Female Unemployed | 8% |
| Female Employed | 7.73% |
| Male Employed | 5.42% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,909 | $96,527 |
| Households | $65,509 | $83,658 |
| Married Families | $99,154 | $112,014 |
| Non Families | $44,049 | $50,743 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.9%
Male Marriage Rate
49.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
829
Number of Veterans
778
Male Veterans
51
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 340 |
| First Gulf War | 110 |
| Korea | 78 |
| Second Gulf War | 77 |
| World War II | 38 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 288 |
| 65 to 74 | 285 |
| 55 to 64 | 130 |
| 35 to 54 | 113 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 751 | 7.25% |
| Hispanic | 48 | 1.15% |
| 2+ Races | 35 | 2.25% |
| Black | 24 | 3.33% |
| Other Race | 19 | 0.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.16%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64%
Labor Force Participation
62.3%
Employment Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
51.55%
Born in Nobles County, Minnesota
77.93%
Native Born
22.07%
Foreign Born
14.6%
Non Citizen
7.47%
Naturalized
77.93% of Nobles County, Minnesota residents were born in the United States, with 51.55% having been born in Minnesota. 14.6% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.