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Nappanee

Indiana · 6,648 residents · 4.929 sq mi
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Nappanee has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,758. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $118,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,648
−1%since 2000
from 6,710 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,349 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,361 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.8
+13%since 2000
from 30.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Nappanee
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,758
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,988 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,772
−2%since 2000
from $19,229 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade37.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,200
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$722
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $521 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.6%
−23.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
36.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+49%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(6,283)
Black0.3%(18)
Hispanic / Latino5%(334)
Asian0.3%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.3%(895)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(6,091)
Black0.7%(44)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(410)
Asian0.2%(14)
Other0.6%(42)
Diversity Score18.1%(1,203)
Diversity Score
18
+36%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
+58%since 2000
from 10.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.9%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.6%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nappanee, Indiana?

Nappanee, Indiana has about 6,648 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nappanee, Indiana?

The typical household in Nappanee, Indiana earns about $43,758 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nappanee, Indiana expensive?

In Nappanee, Indiana, the median home is worth about $118,200, and the typical rent is about $722 a month.

How educated are people in Nappanee, Indiana?

About 17.6% of adults age 25 and over in Nappanee, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nappanee, Indiana?

About 10.2% of people in Nappanee, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nappanee, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Nappanee, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,138 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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