Total Population
29,717
Population
Growth Rate
-0.07%
Median Age
39
Diversity Index
73.200
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Nobles Cooperative Electric
Nobles Cooperative Electric serves Murray and Nobles counties along with portions of Cottonwood, Jackson, Lyon, Pipestone and Rock counties in southwestern Minnesota and Lyon and Osceola counties in Iowa.
Nobles Cooperative Electric is a distribution cooperative that provides service directly to residential and commercial members. The bulk of its power is provided by its generation and transmission (G & T) cooperative, Great River Energy.
As a small, local electric cooperative, Nobles knows and serves the needs of its members-owners who expect state-of-the-art technology, responsive service and reliable electricity.
Population
Housing & Income
Households
11,124
Total Housing Units
12,534
Owner Occupied
8,248
Renter Occupied
2,876
Vacant
1,410
Median Home Value
$235,387
Average Home Value
$287,790
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.25%
Income Projection
Median Household
$73,240 $80,988
Average Household
$93,341 $104,526
Per Capita
$35,222 $39,374
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Workforce
Total Businesses
1,399
Total Employed
14,586
Workers 16+
13,446
2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
136
Employed
2,178
2026 Agric / Forestry / Fish / Hunt
Businesses
45
Employed
2,037
2026 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
43
Employed
1,924
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
197
Employed
1,779
2026 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
48
Employed
1,237
2026 Public Administration
Businesses
112
Employed
842
Some
High School
1,237
Graduated
High School
5,759
Associates
Degree
2,684
Bachelor's
Degree
2,948
Graduate
Degree
1,052
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
10,142
Non-Resident Commuters
2,522
Drive Alone
9,912
Carpooled
1,745
Public
166
Work At Home
982
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
