Napoleon, Indiana
Napoleon, Indiana | ||
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FIPS code 18-52002[3] | | |
GNIS feature ID | 2396796[2] |
Napoleon is a town in Jackson Township, Ripley County, in the U.S. state of Indiana.[2] The population was 234 at the 2010 census.
History
Napoleon was laid out in 1820.[4] The town was named in honor of Napoleon (1769–1821), a French General and Emperor.[5] A post office has been in operation at Napoleon since 1821.[6]
The Central House and Elias Conwell House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[7]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, Napoleon has a total area of 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2), all land.[8]
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1880 | 250 | — | |
1960 | 290 | — | |
1970 | 282 | −2.8% | |
1980 | 246 | −12.8% | |
1990 | 238 | −3.3% | |
2000 | 238 | 0.0% | |
2010 | 234 | −1.7% | |
2020 | 236 | 0.9% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[9] |
2010 census
As of the
There were 111 households, of which 23.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.1% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.5% were non-families. 38.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.70.
The median age in the town was 45.3 years. 17.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23% were from 25 to 44; 34.2% were from 45 to 64; and 16.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.9% male and 49.1% female.
2000 census
As of the
There were 93 households, out of which 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.4% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.4% were non-families. 17.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 2.88.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 110.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.9 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $39,844, and the median income for a family was $43,295. Males had a median income of $30,625 versus $28,750 for females. The
Education
Napoleon residents may obtain a free library card from the Osgood Public Library Central Library in Osgood, or its branch in Milan.[11]
References
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Napoleon, Indiana
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ISBN 978-1-4657-2522-6.
- ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3.
...named for Napoleon Bonaparte.
- ^ "Ripley County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 30, 2015.
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ "G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved July 17, 2015.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 11, 2012.
- ^ "Library services". Osgood Public Library. Archived from the original on March 15, 2018. Retrieved March 14, 2018.