Napoleon, Indiana facts for kids
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Napoleon, Indiana
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Location of Napoleon in Ripley County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Ripley |
| Township | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.22 sq mi (0.58 km2) |
| • Land | 0.22 sq mi (0.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 978 ft (298 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 236 |
| • Density | 1,053.57/sq mi (407.45/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47034
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-52002 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396796 |
Napoleon is a small town located in Ripley County, Indiana, in the United States. It is part of Jackson Township. In 2020, about 236 people lived in Napoleon.
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History of Napoleon
Napoleon was officially started in the year 1820. The town was named after Napoleon Bonaparte, a famous French General and Emperor. A post office has been open in Napoleon since 1821, helping people send and receive mail.
Two important buildings in Napoleon are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These are the Central House and the Elias Conwell House. Being on this list means they are special places that are important to history.
Geography and Location
Napoleon is a small town with a total area of about 0.2 square miles (0.58 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Population and People
The number of people living in Napoleon has changed over the years. In 2010, there were 234 people living in the town. By 2020, the population had slightly increased to 236 people.
Population Details (2010)
According to the census from 2010, there were 234 people living in Napoleon. The town had 111 households. Most of the people living in Napoleon were White. About 1.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Napoleon in 2010 was about 45.3 years old.
- About 17.5% of residents were younger than 18.
- About 8.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 23% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 34.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 16.7% were 65 years old or older.
The town had a nearly even number of males and females, with 50.9% male and 49.1% female residents.
Education in Napoleon
Students in Napoleon attend schools that are part of the Jac-Cen-Del Community School Corporation. This school corporation helps provide education for children in the area.
For reading and learning, residents of Napoleon can get a free library card. This card allows them to use the Osgood Public Library Central Library in Osgood, or its branch in Milan.
