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Napoleonville

Louisiana · 500 residents (2025 est.) · 0.168 sq mi
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Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 175 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 28.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 55.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 28.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
50% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
511
−26%since 2000
from 686 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,042 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 4,083 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
28.9
−16%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:500 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3404665927188441990201020202024Napoleonville
2024511
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$16,741
+39%since 2000
from $12,005 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.6%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
55.0%
+23.2 ptssince 2000
from 31.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.501
+6%since 2010
from 0.472 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade25.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food6.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$759
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.5%
−17.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
50.5% rent
Vacancy rate
17.1%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.9%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic28.7%(197)
Black69.8%(479)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.1%(357)
2024
White, non-Hispanic13.3%(68)
Black62.6%(320)
Hispanic / Latino7%(36)
Asian0%(0)
Other17%(87)
Diversity Score69.5%(355)
Diversity Score
70
+34%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.3%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
66.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 58.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.0 min
+94%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.1%
+52.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.2%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.6%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
23.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 20.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 41.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.2%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
54.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.9%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
−11.0 ptssince 2012
from 22.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
−72.4 ptssince 2013
from 76.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.7%
+45.9 ptssince 2017
from 41.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Napoleonville, Louisiana?

Napoleonville, Louisiana has about 511 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Napoleonville, Louisiana expensive?

In Napoleonville, Louisiana, the typical rent is about $759 a month.

How educated are people in Napoleonville, Louisiana?

About 5.3% of adults age 25 and over in Napoleonville, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Napoleonville, Louisiana?

About 55.0% of people in Napoleonville, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Napoleonville, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Napoleonville, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 291 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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

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