Noble County, Indiana facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Noble County
County
Noble County Courthouse in Albion
Location within the U.S. state of Indiana
Indiana's location within the U.S.
Country	United States
State	Indiana
Founded	February 7, 1835 (authorized) 1836 (organized)
Named for	Governor Noah Noble
Seat	Albion
Largest city	Kendallville
Area
• Total	417.43 sq mi (1,081.1 km2)
• Land	410.84 sq mi (1,064.1 km2)
• Water	6.59 sq mi (17.1 km2)  1.58%%
Population  (2020)
• Total	47,457
• Estimate  (2023)	47,430
• Density	115.7/sq mi (44.7/km2)
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern)
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district	3rd
Indiana county number 57

Noble County is a county located in the state of Indiana, USA. It is like a special region within the state. In 2020, about 47,457 people lived here.

The main town where the county government is located is Albion. Noble County is divided into 13 smaller areas called townships. These townships help provide local services to the people living there.

Noble County's Past: A Look at Its History

Noble County started its official government in 1836. The county was named after an important family in Indiana politics. One famous member was Noah Noble, who was the governor of Indiana from 1831 to 1837. His brother, James, was Indiana's first senator after it became a state.

The first settlers in Noble County came from New England. These people were often called "Yankees." They were descendants of English Puritans who settled New England in the 1600s. They moved west to the Northwest Territory in the early 1800s. This big move happened after the Erie Canal was finished and the Black Hawk War ended. These early settlers helped found the towns of Kendallville and Albion.

Noble County's Location and Landscape

Noble County is in the northeast part of Indiana. The land is mostly low and gently rolling. You'll find many lakes and wet areas here. Most of the land is used for farming or for towns and cities.

The highest point in the county is Sand Hill. It's about 1,073 feet (327 meters) above sea level. This makes it the second-highest named spot in Indiana. The Elkhart River also flows through the northwest part of the county.

According to a 2010 survey, Noble County covers about 417.43 square miles (1,081.1 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 410.84 square miles (1,064.1 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 6.59 square miles (17.1 square kilometers), is water.

Neighboring Counties Around Noble County

Cities in Noble County

• Kendallville
• Ligonier

Towns in Noble County

Smaller Communities in Noble County

Townships Providing Local Services

Main Roads in Noble County

Lakes in Noble County

Protected Natural Areas

Weather and Climate in Noble County

The weather in Albion, the county seat, changes a lot throughout the year. In January, the average low temperature is about 14°F (minus 10°C). In July, the average high temperature is about 83°F (28°C).

The coldest temperature ever recorded in January was -24°F (minus 31°C) in 1994. The hottest temperature ever recorded was 103°F (39°C) in June 1988. The amount of rain and snow also changes. February usually has the least precipitation, while June has the most.

Noble County's Population: Demographics

In 2010, there were 47,536 people living in Noble County. These people lived in about 17,355 homes. Most of the people were white (92.5%). Smaller groups included black or African American, Asian, and American Indian people. About 9.6% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.

Many households (35.9%) had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.69 people. The average age of people in the county was 37.1 years old.

Schools in Noble County

School Districts Serving Noble County Students

See also

In Spanish: Condado de Noble (Indiana) para niños