Nappanee, IN Demographics

A map of Nappanee's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,321	6,073	78.1%	87.4%
Hispanic	1,034	570	15.2%	8.2%
Multiracial	171	209	2.5%	3.0%
Black	169	51	2.5%	0.7%
Asian	120	22	1.8%	0.3%
Native American/Other	0	24	0.0%	0.3%

Nappanee, Indiana has an estimated population of 6,815, a slight decrease from the 6,949 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 78.1% White, 15.2% Hispanic, 2.5% Black, 2.5% Multiracial, 1.8% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Nappanee, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Nappanee has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Nappanee, that probability was 22.9% in 2020 and 36.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Nappanee is ranked the 104th most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 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). Nappanee was ranked the 102nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Nappanee's White Population

5,321 residents of Nappanee, or 78.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Nappanee is slightly higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Nappanee ranks 532nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nappanee's White population has declined by an estimated 12.4%. White residents' share of Nappanee's population has decreased from 87.4% to 78.1%.

Nappanee is more White than neighboring Bremen (70.6% White). Nappanee is less White than neighboring Wakarusa (80.8% White), Milford (78.7% White), Etna Green (93.7% White), and New Paris (86.4% White).

Nappanee's Black Population

169 residents of Nappanee, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Nappanee is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Nappanee ranks 253rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nappanee's Black population has grown by an estimated 231.4%. Black residents' share of Nappanee's population has increased from 0.7% to 2.5%.

Nappanee is more Black than neighboring Milford (0% Black), Bremen (0.1% Black), Etna Green (0% Black), and New Paris (0% Black). Nappanee is less Black than neighboring Wakarusa (2.8% Black).

Nappanee's Asian Population

120 residents of Nappanee, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Nappanee is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Nappanee ranks 361st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nappanee's Asian population has grown by an estimated 445.5%. Asian residents' share of Nappanee's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.8%.

Nappanee is more Asian than neighboring Milford (1% Asian), and New Paris (1.4% Asian). Nappanee is less Asian than neighboring Wakarusa (4% Asian), Bremen (3.2% Asian), and Etna Green (3.2% Asian).

Nappanee's Hispanic Population

1,034 residents of Nappanee, or 15.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Nappanee is higher than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Nappanee ranks 95th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nappanee's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 81.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Nappanee's population has increased from 8.2% to 15.2%.

Nappanee is more Hispanic than neighboring Wakarusa (7.8% Hispanic), Etna Green (2% Hispanic), and New Paris (12.2% Hispanic). Nappanee is less Hispanic than neighboring Milford (18.1% Hispanic), and Bremen (25.4% Hispanic).

Nappanee's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Nappanee, 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 Nappanee is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Nappanee ranks 412th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nappanee's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Nappanee's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Nappanee is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wakarusa (0.5% Native American/Other), Milford (0.7% Native American/Other), and Bremen (0.5% Native American/Other).

Nappanee's Multiracial Population

171 residents of Nappanee, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Nappanee is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Nappanee ranks 439th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nappanee's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 18.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Nappanee's population has decreased from 3.0% to 2.5%.

Nappanee is more Multiracial than neighboring Milford (1.5% Multiracial), Bremen (0.2% Multiracial), Etna Green (1.1% Multiracial), and New Paris (0% Multiracial). Nappanee is less Multiracial than neighboring Wakarusa (4.1% 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.