Nobles County, Minnesota
Nobles County: County in Minnesota, United States
About
Nobles County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 21,378 and a population density of 11 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 21,400 inhabitants. Its county seat is Worthington. The county was created 167 years ago in 1857.
Quick Facts about Nobles County
| Population : | 21,400 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| Different from : | Noble County, Noble County, Noble County |
| Area : | 1871 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99% |
| Named for : | William H. Nobles |
| Altitude : | 1,640 feet / 500 meters |
| Capital : | Worthington |
| Establishment : | May 05, 1857 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 00:06:01 (23rd February 2025) |
| Density : | 11 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.1% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Nobles County is located at 43°40'27"N 95°45'12"W (43.6742400, -95.7533900). It has 3 neighbors: Osceola County, Murray County and Rock County.
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The largest city of Nobles County is Brewster with a population of 466. Other cities include, Ellsworth population 450, Bigelow population 368, Round Lake population 364 and Rushmore population 334. See all Nobles County cities & populated places.
Nobles County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Nobles County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Brewster | 466 | Minnesota |
| Ellsworth | 450 | City in Minnesota |
| Leota | 383 | Township in Nobles County, Minnesota |
| Bigelow | 368 | Human settlement in Nobles County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Round Lake | 364 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Rushmore | 334 | City in Nobles County, Minnesota, United States |
| Worthington | 309 | City in and county seat of Nobles County, Minnesota, United States |
| Ransom | 226 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Wilmont | 186 | Township in Nobles County, Minnesota |
| Lismore | 172 | City in Minnesota, USA |
| Adrian | 134 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Dundee | 67 | City in Minnesota, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Nobles County
Nobles County has 3 neighbours.
- Osceola County county in Iowa, United States
- Murray County county in Minnesota, United States of America
- Rock County county in Minnesota, United States of America
Demographics
The population of Nobles County increased by 0.1% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 21,378 | - | census |
| 2011 | 21,621 | 1.12% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 21,736 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 21,797 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 21,698 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 21,748 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 21,878 | 0.59% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 21,671 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 21,744 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 21,629 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 21,400 | -1.07% | estimation process |
Minnesota Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin County | 1,268,408 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Ramsey County | 547,903 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Minneapolis | 433,111 | The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture. |
| Dakota County | 431,807 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Anoka County | 359,921 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Paul | 306,717 | The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. |
| Washington County | 265,476 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Louis County | 198,538 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Stearns County | 162,038 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Olmsted County | 159,298 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Scott County | 150,689 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Wright County | 140,249 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Carver County | 106,565 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Sherburne County | 98,811 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Bloomington | 84,583 | The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Plymouth | 79,635 | The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
