Napoleon, ND Demographics

A map of Napoleon's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	726	706	94.9%	94.3%
Hispanic	25	12	3.3%	1.6%
Multiracial	11	23	1.4%	3.1%
Black	3	1	0.4%	0.1%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	7	0.0%	0.9%

Napoleon, North Dakota has an estimated population of 765, a slight increase from the 749 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.9% White, 3.3% Hispanic, 1.4% Multiracial, 0.4% Black, 0.0% Asian, 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than North Dakota 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 11.0% in 2020 and 9.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Napoleon is ranked the 74th most populous place in North Dakota, out of 406 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 75th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Napoleon's White Population

726 residents of Napoleon, or 94.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Napoleon is considerably higher than in North Dakota overall, where 81.7% of the population is White. Napoleon ranks 122nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Napoleon's White population has grown by an estimated 2.8%. White residents' share of Napoleon's population has increased from 94.3% to 94.9%.

Napoleon is more White than neighboring Braddock (76.9% White), Wishek (88.9% White), Steele (92.3% White), and Tappen (79.3% White). Napoleon is less White than neighboring Dawson (100% White).

Napoleon's Black Population

3 residents of Napoleon, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Napoleon is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 3.3% of the population is Black. Napoleon ranks 141st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Napoleon's Black population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Black residents' share of Napoleon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Napoleon is more Black than neighboring Braddock (0% Black), Wishek (0.2% Black), Dawson (0% Black), and Steele (0% Black). Napoleon is less Black than neighboring Tappen (1.7% 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 comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Napoleon ranks 149th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Napoleon's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Napoleon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Napoleon is less Asian than neighboring Wishek (0.1% Asian), and Tappen (2.7% Asian).

Napoleon's Hispanic Population

25 residents of Napoleon, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Napoleon is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Napoleon ranks 241st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Napoleon's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 108.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Napoleon's population has increased from 1.6% to 3.3%.

Napoleon is more Hispanic than neighboring Braddock (0% Hispanic), and Dawson (0% Hispanic). Napoleon is less Hispanic than neighboring Wishek (8.2% Hispanic), Steele (5.2% Hispanic), and Tappen (5.8% 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 slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Napoleon ranks 198th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 406 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 0.9% to 0.0%.

Napoleon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wishek (1.2% Native American/Other).

Napoleon's Multiracial Population

11 residents of Napoleon, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Napoleon is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Napoleon ranks 216th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 406 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Napoleon's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 52.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Napoleon's population has decreased from 3.1% to 1.4%.

Napoleon is more Multiracial than neighboring Wishek (1.3% Multiracial), and Dawson (0% Multiracial). Napoleon is less Multiracial than neighboring Braddock (23.1% Multiracial), Steele (2.5% Multiracial), and Tappen (10.5% 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.