Nobles County, Minnesota Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 44th-largest in Minnesota
The population of Nobles County, Minnesota is 22,067 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 44th-largest county in Minnesota. The median household income is $65,509, the median home value is $179,200, and the median age is 36.3.
The population of Nobles County has grown 2.5% since 2010 (21,424 → 21,969), a +0.18% annualized rate.
22,067
Population
+0.18%
Annual growth
31
People / sq mi
$65,509
Median Income
$179,200
Median Home Value
Nobles County covers 715 sq mi of land at 30.9 people per square mile.
About Nobles County, MN
Age is the most distinctive thing about Nobles County: a median age of 36.3, younger than the national median. With 22,067 residents, Nobles County is a county in Minnesota. It ranks #44 among counties in Minnesota by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $65,509 — below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 8.9%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $179,200, with typical rent around $863.
College attainment is 17.7%, below the national 35.0%. Around 6.0% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 19 minutes each way.
Nobles County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Nobles County had a population of 21,424 in 2010 and 21,969 in 2024, a 2.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 22,207 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.18%.
21,969
Population (2024)
21,424
Population (2010)
22,207
Peak (2020)
0.18%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 21,424 |
| 2011 | 21,617 |
| 2012 | 21,736 |
| 2013 | 21,799 |
| 2014 | 21,701 |
| 2015 | 21,754 |
| 2016 | 21,895 |
| 2017 | 21,659 |
| 2018 | 21,737 |
| 2019 | 21,645 |
| 2020 | 22,207 |
| 2021 | 22,076 |
| 2022 | 22,030 |
| 2023 | 21,921 |
| 2024 | 21,969 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 61.0% |
| Black or African American | 5.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
36.3
Median Age
48.4%
Female
51.6%
Male
17.3%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 23.9% · Seniors (65+): 17.3%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $65,509$-22,047 vs state |
| Mean household income | $83,658 |
| Per-capita income | $30,310 |
| Poverty rate | 8.9%+3.4% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.7% |
| Employment-to-population | 62.3% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Nobles County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.6% of workers.
How residents commute
1.1%
Drive alone
4.7%
Carpool
73.9%
Public transit
6.0%
Work from home
19.2 min
Avg commute
Housing
$179,200$-126,300 vs state
Median home value
$863
Median rent
71.9%
Homeownership rate
8,398
Total housing units
91.6%
Occupied
8.4%
Vacant
28.1%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
86.4%
With health insurance
93.4%
With broadband internet
25.0%
Foreign-born
5.3%
Veterans (18+)
12.1%
With a disability
65.0%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
77.8%
High School+
17.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Nobles County, Minnesota has a population of 22,067 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 44th-largest county in Minnesota. Population density is 31 people per square mile.
The population of Nobles County has grown 2.5% since 2010 (21,424 → 21,969), a +0.18% annualized rate.
The median household income in Nobles County, Minnesota is $65,509, with mean (average) household income of $83,658 and per-capita income of $30,310. 8.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Nobles County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (61.0%), Black or African American (5.2%), Hispanic or Latino (3.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Nobles County, Minnesota is 36.3 years. Residents are 48.4% female and 51.6% male.
The median home value in Nobles County is $179,200 and median monthly rent is $863. 71.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 8,398 total housing units, 8.4% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Nobles County, Minnesota is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.7%.
Minneapolis is among the largest cities associated with Nobles County, Minnesota, with a population of 426,845.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.