Napoleon, Indiana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 205, Napoleon's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Napoleon is a small community located in Indiana, within Ripley County. The total population is 205. It ranks as the 712th most populous out of 967 Census-designated places in Indiana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Napoleon is 42.8 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 38.1 years. Only 10.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Napoleon is $63,125. This is 12% lower than the state median of $71,957. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.5%. This is 58% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.3%. The unemployment rate is 3.5%. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 4.3%. The median home value is $162,500. Housing costs are 26% lower than the state median of $218,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Napoleon is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 53.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% lower than the state average of 70.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Napoleon has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.0% of all residents.

Education

18.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 29.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Napoleon, Indiana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Indiana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 967 Census-designated places in Indiana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.