Noble: Demographics & People
Census counts 7,493 people in Noble, in 3,190 households. Population grew 2.1% from 7,337 (2022) to 7,493 (2024). Median age 38.7 years. (3.3y older than Cleveland County; 3.5y older than Oklahoma). Children under 18 are 21% of the population. Population is 78% White (non-Hispanic) and 5% Hispanic or Latino. 68% of households are family-led. County is losing 965 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 37% adult obesity, 14% smoke.
- 2.3 people per household (vs Oklahoma avg 2.6).
- 32% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Oklahoma 39%).
- 62 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Oklahoma 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 2.1% from 7,337 (2022) to 7,493 (2024) — about 3.5× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~7,653 (extrapolated at 1.1%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 7,870.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 295,528 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 2.1% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 7,337 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 7,493 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 7,493 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Population Estimate | 7,870 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 38.7y is 0.2 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 21% — near the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 38.7 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 21.0% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 7,493 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 1,575 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 1,467.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 3,157.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 1,294 |
| Population under 18 | 1,575 |
| Median age | 38.7 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 7,493 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 6,083 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 123 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 273 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 32.1% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | less diverse |
| Asian population | 0.8% (vs Oklahoma 3.2%) |
| Black population | 1.9% (vs Oklahoma 5.5%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 5.0% (vs Oklahoma 12.3%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 77.5% (vs Oklahoma 57.8%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 0.8% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 2% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 5,074 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 2,220 |
| Share born in this state | 67.7% |
| Share born in another state | 32.3% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 29.6% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizens | 1.9% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 16 |
| From Europe | 16 |
Households & Family Composition
3,190 households. Averaging 2.4 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 68% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 2,125 families, 24% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 1,496 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 2,125 |
| Married couples with children | 503 |
| Single-parent households | 200 |
| Average household size | 2.38 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 11.7% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 98 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 28 |
| Family households | 2,168 households (vs Oklahoma 16,590) |
| Households that are families | 68.0% (vs Oklahoma 61.1%) |
| Total households | 3,190 households (vs Oklahoma 23,671) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 13.8% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is losing 965 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 13.8% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 264,357 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 265,322 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -965 |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 561 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 8.1% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 80 residents live in group quarters (1.1% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 80 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 4 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 40027 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 027 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Cleveland |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 13.5% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 12.40 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 14.70 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 40027 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Cleveland County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Large fringe metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 8,025 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 40027 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Cleveland County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 76.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 60.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 46.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 284,014 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 5.50 |
| Family Score · Schools | 5 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 5 |
| Family Score · Youth Sports Orgs | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 21.0% |
| Family Score · Rating | good |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 7,493, growing, family-oriented, upper-middle, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 7,493 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
| Town Summary · County | Cleveland County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade