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Napoleon

North Dakota · 792 residents · 1.383 sq mi
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Napoleon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,750. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $51,000. With a median age of 48.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 28% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% 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
792
−8%since 2000
from 857 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
573 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 620 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.9
−3%since 2000
from 50.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7317868428979531990201020202024Napoleon
2024765
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,750
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,167 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,463
+26%since 2000
from $16,208 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade13.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing10.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,000
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$475
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.9%
−52.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
19.9% rent
Vacancy rate
21.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+30%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(844)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(4)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(18)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(777)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.8%(22)
Diversity Score
3
+39%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
62.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.4 min
+1%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
58.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
19.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
4.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.5%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
Female
57.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Napoleon, North Dakota?

Napoleon, North Dakota has about 792 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Napoleon, North Dakota?

The typical household in Napoleon, North Dakota earns about $33,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Napoleon, North Dakota expensive?

In Napoleon, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $51,000, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Napoleon, North Dakota?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Napoleon, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Napoleon, North Dakota?

About 7.4% of people in Napoleon, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Napoleon, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Napoleon, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 142 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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