Nobles County GIS Maps
Nobles County, Minnesota, has 22,290 residents and covers 715.1 square miles. The population grew 4.3% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Nobles County is 27105.
Worthington is the county's largest population center. Nobles County also includes 10 zip codes, 6 public school districts and 51 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Nobles County Trends
- Population
- 22,290▴
- Median Home Value
- $179,200▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 6,704▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Nobles County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Nobles County Population
Nobles County had 22,290 residents in 2020. That was 4.3% higher than in 2010. Nobles County added 1,458 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 31 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Worthington, Adrian and Brewster.
Population Trend in Nobles County MN
Nobles County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Nobles County Zip Codes
Nobles County has 10 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Worthington (56187), Adrian (56110) and Brewster (56119). Worthington is the largest zip by population, with about 15,312 residents or 69% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 81% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Nobles County MN
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56187 | Worthington | 15,312 | ▴ 8.1% |
| 56110 | Adrian | 1,803 | ▾ -2.2% |
| 56119 | Brewster | 1,001 | ▾ -1.6% |
| 56168 | Rushmore | 876 | ▾ -6% |
| 56129 | Ellsworth | 754 | ▴ 1.8% |
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Nobles County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Nobles County Demographics
Nobles County has a median age of 36.3, which makes the county a little younger than Minnesota overall. About 28.5% of residents are under 18, while 17.3% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is Under 18 at about 28.5% of the population, which suggests the county has a notable share of children and family households. About 17.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 38.8%. The county has a more diverse population mix, with no single race or ethnicity accounting for all of the local story.
Key Demographics for Nobles County MN
Median Age
36.3
Under 18
28.5%
Age 65+
17.3%
Bachelor's+
17.7%
Nobles County School Districts
Nobles County is served by 6 public school districts with 6,704 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Worthington Public, Luverne Public and Adrian Public. Those three districts account for about 86% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has grown modestly since 2017 across the districts shown on the county map.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Nobles County MN
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worthington Public School District | 4,064 | 60.6% | ▴ 3.8% |
| Luverne Public School District | 1,142 | 17% | ▾ -1.1% |
| Adrian Public School District | 589 | 8.8% | ▴ 0.7% |
| Edgerton Public School District | 437 | 6.5% | ▴ 1.6% |
| Fulda Public School District | 336 | 5% | ▾ -7.7% |
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Nobles County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Nobles County Housing & Real Estate
Nobles County has a median home value of $179,200 and a median gross rent of $863. About 72% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Minnesota median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $302,250 and homes spent about 81 days on the market.
Nobles County Housing Mix
Nobles County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Nobles County Housing Trends
Nobles County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Nobles County, MN
Nobles County has 936 business listings across 317 categories. The largest categories in Nobles County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (37, 4.0%), Parks & Recreation (24, 2.6%), and Auto Repair (19, 2.0%). The full Nobles County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Nobles County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Nobles County, MN
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 37 | 4.0% |
| Parks & Recreation | 24 | 2.6% |
| Auto Repair | 19 | 2.0% |
| Gas Stations | 17 | 1.8% |
| Beauty Salons | 16 | 1.7% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 16 | 1.7% |
| Convenience Stores | 14 | 1.5% |
| Insurance Agencies | 12 | 1.3% |
| Bars & Nightlife | 11 | 1.2% |
| Grocery Stores | 11 | 1.2% |
Nobles County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Ridge Apartments | Accommodation | Worthington |
| Vivy's Tax Service | Accountant | Worthington |
| Paplow Harvesting & Trucking | Agricultural Service | Worthington |
| Ramerth Airport | Airport | Nobles County |
| Narcotics Anonymous | Alcohol And Drug Treatment Centers | Worthington |
| Adrian Ambulance Service | Ambulance And Ems Services | Adrian |
| Lismore bar and grill | American Restaurants | Lismore |
| Vintage Locker | Antique Store | Worthington |
| Grand Terrace Apartments | Apartments | Worthington |
| The Appliance Guys LLC | Appliance Repair Service | Worthington |
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Nobles County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Nobles County Basemaps
Nobles County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Nobles County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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