Napoleon, MI Demographics

A map of Napoleon's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	720	1,032	96.6%	91.2%
Multiracial	25	50	3.4%	4.4%
Black	0	6	0.0%	0.5%
Asian	0	5	0.0%	0.4%
Hispanic	0	32	0.0%	2.8%
Native American/Other	0	6	0.0%	0.5%

Napoleon, Michigan has an estimated population of 745, a dramatic decrease from the 1,131 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.6% White, 3.4% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Napoleon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Napoleon has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Napoleon, that probability was 16.5% in 2020 and 6.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Napoleon is ranked the 488th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Napoleon was ranked the 406th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Napoleon's White Population

720 residents of Napoleon, or 96.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Napoleon is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Napoleon ranks 261st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Napoleon's White population has declined by an estimated 30.2%. White residents' share of Napoleon's population has increased from 91.2% to 96.6%.

Napoleon is more White than neighboring Brooklyn (92.1% White), Vineyard Lake (92.9% White), Grass Lake (95.4% White), Michigan Center (92.1% White), and Cement City (90% White).

Napoleon's Black Population

0 residents of Napoleon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Napoleon is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Napoleon ranks 411th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Napoleon's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Napoleon's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Napoleon is less Black than neighboring Brooklyn (1.9% Black), Vineyard Lake (1% Black), Michigan Center (1% Black), and Cement City (0.5% Black).

Napoleon's Asian Population

0 residents of Napoleon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Napoleon is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Napoleon ranks 364th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Napoleon's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Napoleon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Napoleon is less Asian than neighboring Grass Lake (1.3% Asian), and Cement City (0.2% Asian).

Napoleon's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Napoleon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Napoleon is lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Napoleon ranks 432nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Napoleon's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Napoleon's population has decreased from 2.8% to 0.0%.

Napoleon is less Hispanic than neighboring Brooklyn (1.4% Hispanic), Vineyard Lake (2.6% Hispanic), Grass Lake (1.3% Hispanic), Michigan Center (2.9% Hispanic), and Cement City (5.7% Hispanic).

Napoleon's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Napoleon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Napoleon is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Napoleon ranks 518th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Napoleon's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Napoleon's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Napoleon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Michigan Center (0.8% Native American/Other), and Cement City (0.3% Native American/Other).

Napoleon's Multiracial Population

25 residents of Napoleon, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Napoleon is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Napoleon ranks 311th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Napoleon's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Napoleon's population has decreased from 4.4% to 3.4%.

Napoleon is more Multiracial than neighboring Grass Lake (2% Multiracial), Michigan Center (3.3% Multiracial), and Cement City (3.3% Multiracial). Napoleon is less Multiracial than neighboring Brooklyn (4.5% Multiracial), and Vineyard Lake (3.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.