Napoleon, Michigan facts for kids
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Napoleon, Michigan
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Location within Jackson County
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 Napoleon, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Napoleon, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Jackson |
| Township | Napoleon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.65 sq mi (6.85 km2) |
| • Land | 2.62 sq mi (6.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2) |
| Elevation | 961 ft (293 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,131 |
| • Density | 431.51/sq mi (166.63/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49261
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| Area code(s) | 517 |
| FIPS code | 26-56620 |
| GNIS feature ID | 633212 |
Napoleon is a small community in Jackson County, Michigan, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community" and a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a recognized area for counting people, but it doesn't have its own separate city government. In 2010, about 1,258 people lived here. Napoleon is part of Napoleon Township.
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About Napoleon's Location
Napoleon is located in the southeastern part of Jackson County. It is also in the eastern part of Napoleon Township.
Area and Water
The community covers a total area of about 2.64 square miles (6.85 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.62 square miles (6.79 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.06 square kilometers), is water.
Nearby Roads and Cities
A main road, M-50, goes right through the middle of Napoleon. This highway can take you northwest about 10 miles (16 kilometers) to Jackson. Jackson is the main city in the county. If you go south on M-50 for about 4 miles (6 kilometers), you will reach Brooklyn.
People Living in Napoleon
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| 2020 | 1,131 | — | |
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In the year 2000, there were 1,254 people living in Napoleon. These people made up 473 households, and 340 of these were families. The community had about 472.5 people per square mile.
Who Lives Here?
Most of the people in Napoleon were White, making up about 96.89% of the population. A small number of people were from other backgrounds, including Black or African American, Native American, and Asian. About 2.15% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Many households in Napoleon had children under 18 living with them, about 37.2%. About half of the households (50.3%) were married couples living together. Some households (13.5%) had a female head with no husband present. About 24.3% of all households were individuals living alone.
Age Groups
The population in Napoleon was spread out across different age groups. About 30.6% of the people were under 18 years old. Another 30.6% were between 25 and 44 years old. The median age in Napoleon was 34 years. This means half the people were younger than 34 and half were older.
Education in Napoleon
The schools in Napoleon are managed by the Napoleon Community Schools. This school system includes several schools for different age groups.
Local Schools
Students in Napoleon can attend Napoleon High School for their older grades. There is also Napoleon Middle School for middle school students. Younger children go to Ezra Eby Elementary.
Highways in Napoleon
M-50
See also
In Spanish: Napoleon (Míchigan) para niños
