Nappanee is a city located in Elkhart County Indiana. Nappanee has a 2024 population of 6,845. Nappanee is currently declining at a rate of -0.39% annually and its population has decreased by -1.55% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,953 in 2020.
The average household income in Nappanee is $82,893 with a poverty rate of 10.93%. The median age in Nappanee is 32.4 years: 33.4 years for males, and 31 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Nappanee was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,463 | 77.6% |
| Two or more races | 597 | 8.48% |
| Other race | 429 | 6.09% |
| Native American | 319 | 4.53% |
| Black or African American | 128 | 1.82% |
| Asian | 104 | 1.48% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,736 | 2.57 | 59.6 | 40.4 |
| Married | 1,454 | 3.21 | 76.8 | 23.2 |
| Non Family | 990 | 1.21 | 39.7 | 60.3 |
| Female | 241 | 4.14 | 45.2 | 54.8 |
| Male | 51 | 3.53 | 25.5 | 74.5 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
59.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 447 | 9.34% |
| Associates Degree | 895 | 18.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 318 | 6.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 140 | 2.93% |
| High School Graduate | 1,819 | 38.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 355 | 7.42% |
| Some College | 811 | 16.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,904 | 3,218 | 369 |
| Hispanic | 575 | 526 | 51 |
| 2+ Races | 255 | 241 | 38 |
| Other Race | 235 | 203 | 0 |
| Black | 128 | 119 | 0 |
| Native American | 95 | 95 | 51 |
| Asian | 68 | 24 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 53.68%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,625 | $0 | $36,578 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,775 | $37,286 | $39,242 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,435 | $36,486 | $18,400 |
| Overall | $42,783 | $52,816 | $39,639 |
| Some College | $56,699 | $82,783 | $55,133 |
$42,783
Average Earnings
$52,816
Average Male
$39,639
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.39% of Nappanee residents speak only English, while 19.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,310 | 487 | 9.17% |
| Hispanic | 1,323 | 270 | 20.41% |
| Multiple | 597 | 230 | 38.53% |
| Black | 128 | 9 | 7.03% |
10.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.59%
Male Poverty Rate
10.26%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Nappanee is Multiple, with 38.53% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Nappanee is Black, with 7.03% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.59%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.59% |
| High School | 12.86% |
| Some College | 2.23% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 56% |
| Male Employed | 6.94% |
| Female Employed | 4.4% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,656 | $105,070 |
| Households | $66,944 | $82,893 |
| Married Families | $122,846 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,061 | $40,480 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.6%
Male Marriage Rate
53.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
168
Number of Veterans
146
Male Veterans
22
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 62 |
| Korea | 20 |
| World War II | 18 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 74 |
| 75+ | 44 |
| 65 to 74 | 28 |
| 35 to 54 | 22 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 148 | 3.33% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 7.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
80.6%
Labor Force Participation
75.9%
Employment Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
72.83%
Born in Nappanee
91.12%
Native Born
8.88%
Foreign Born
3.95%
Non Citizen
4.93%
Naturalized
91.12% of Nappanee residents were born in the United States, with 72.83% having been born in Indiana. 3.95% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,710 | -27 | -0.4% |
| 2028 | 6,737 | -27 | -0.4% |
| 2027 | 6,764 | -27 | -0.4% |
| 2026 | 6,791 | -27 | -0.4% |
| 2025 | 6,818 | -27 | -0.39% |
| 2024 | 6,845 | -27 | -0.39% |
| 2023 | 6,872 | -34 | -0.49% |
| 2022 | 6,906 | -23 | -0.33% |
| 2021 | 6,929 | -24 | -0.35% |
| 2020 | 6,953 | 98 | 1.43% |
| 2019 | 6,855 | 29 | 0.42% |
| 2018 | 6,826 | 18 | 0.26% |
| 2017 | 6,808 | 21 | 0.31% |
| 2016 | 6,787 | 4 | 0.06% |
| 2015 | 6,783 | 61 | 0.91% |
| 2014 | 6,722 | 18 | 0.27% |
| 2013 | 6,704 | 24 | 0.36% |
| 2012 | 6,680 | 10 | 0.15% |
| 2011 | 6,670 | 12 | 0.18% |
| 2010 | 6,658 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,710 | 1,200 | 21.78% |
| 1990 | 5,510 | 816 | 17.38% |
| 1980 | 4,694 | 535 | 12.86% |
| 1970 | 4,159 | 264 | 6.78% |
| 1960 | 3,895 | 502 | 14.8% |
| 1950 | 3,393 | 365 | 12.05% |
| 1940 | 3,028 | 71 | 2.4% |
| 1930 | 2,957 | 279 | 10.42% |
| 1920 | 2,678 | -4,032 | -60.09% |