Napoleon, OH Demographics

A map of Napoleon's Population by Race

Napoleon, Ohio has an estimated population of 8,802, a less than 1% change from the 8,862 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.2% White, 6.9% Hispanic, 2.0% Multiracial, 1.5% Native American/Other, 0.4% Black, and 0.0% Asian. 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 Ohio 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 27.2% in 2020 and 20.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Napoleon is ranked the 201st most populous place in Ohio, out of 1,265 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 203rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Napoleon's White Population

7,847 residents of Napoleon, or 89.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Napoleon is considerably higher than in Ohio overall, where 75.8% of the population is White. Napoleon ranks 1023rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Napoleon's White population has grown by an estimated 4.7%. White residents' share of Napoleon's population has increased from 84.6% to 89.2%.

Napoleon is more White than neighboring Malinta (63.6% White), and Holgate (75.8% White). Napoleon is less White than neighboring Florida (94.3% White), Liberty Center (93% White), and Ridgeville Corners (92.5% White).

Napoleon's Black Population

36 residents of Napoleon, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Napoleon is considerably lower than in Ohio overall, where 12% of the population is Black. Napoleon ranks 531st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Napoleon's Black population has declined by an estimated 61.7%. Black residents' share of Napoleon's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.4%.

Napoleon is more Black than neighboring Florida (0% Black), Liberty Center (0% Black), and Ridgeville Corners (0% Black). Napoleon is less Black than neighboring Malinta (6.8% Black), and Holgate (1.1% 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 Ohio overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Napoleon ranks 359th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Napoleon's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Napoleon's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Napoleon is less Asian than neighboring Liberty Center (0.4% Asian), and Holgate (0.2% Asian).

Napoleon's Hispanic Population

608 residents of Napoleon, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Napoleon is slightly higher than in Ohio overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Napoleon ranks 45th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Napoleon's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 36.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Napoleon's population has decreased from 10.8% to 6.9%.

Napoleon is more Hispanic than neighboring Florida (3.6% Hispanic), Liberty Center (5.1% Hispanic), and Ridgeville Corners (0% Hispanic). Napoleon is less Hispanic than neighboring Malinta (17.3% Hispanic), and Holgate (21.1% Hispanic).

Napoleon's Native American/Other Population

134 residents of Napoleon, or 1.5% 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 Ohio overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Napoleon ranks 803rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Napoleon's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 378.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Napoleon's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.5%.

Napoleon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Malinta (0% Native American/Other), Liberty Center (0% Native American/Other), Ridgeville Corners (0% Native American/Other), and Holgate (0% Native American/Other). Napoleon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Florida (1.6% Native American/Other).

Napoleon's Multiracial Population

177 residents of Napoleon, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Napoleon is slightly lower than in Ohio overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Napoleon ranks 1045th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Napoleon's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 19.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Napoleon's population has decreased from 2.5% to 2.0%.

Napoleon is more Multiracial than neighboring Florida (0.4% Multiracial), Liberty Center (1.4% Multiracial), and Holgate (1.8% Multiracial). Napoleon is less Multiracial than neighboring Malinta (12.3% Multiracial), and Ridgeville Corners (7.5% 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.