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 $82,818 with a poverty rate of 9.81%. The median age in Nappanee is 32.6 years: 32.3 years for males, and 32.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Nappanee was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,415 | 88.17% |
| Other race | 376 | 5.17% |
| Two or more races | 345 | 4.74% |
| Asian | 83 | 1.14% |
| Black or African American | 57 | 0.78% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,763 | 2.63 | 60.1 | 39.9 |
| Married | 1,521 | 3.1 | 76.4 | 23.6 |
| Non Family | 926 | 1.25 | 39.8 | 60.2 |
| Female | 183 | 4.84 | 38.3 | 61.7 |
| Male | 133 | 3.88 | 45.1 | 54.9 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
60.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 520 | 10.48% |
| Associates Degree | 871 | 17.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 370 | 7.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 243 | 4.9% |
| High School Graduate | 1,786 | 35.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 347 | 6.99% |
| Some College | 827 | 16.66% |
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 | 4,305 | 3,694 | 581 |
| Hispanic | 482 | 278 | 0 |
| Other Race | 195 | 172 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 110 | 110 | 32 |
| Asian | 59 | 18 | 0 |
| Black | 57 | 46 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 29.09%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,875 | $51,359 | $43,482 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,354 | $62,031 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,466 | $42,792 | $38,934 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,870 | $28,986 | $18,864 |
| Overall | $41,075 | $55,018 | $37,835 |
| Some College | $53,571 | $80,560 | $39,944 |
$41,075
Average Earnings
$55,018
Average Male
$37,835
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.88% of Nappanee residents speak only English, while 19.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.42% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,868 | 426 | 7.26% |
| Hispanic | 1,146 | 274 | 23.91% |
| Multiple | 345 | 249 | 72.17% |
| Black | 57 | 11 | 19.3% |
9.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.83%
Male Poverty Rate
9.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Nappanee is Multiple, with 72.17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Nappanee is White, with 7.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.07%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.43%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.88% |
| High School | 10.3% |
| Some College | 1.88% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 61.73% |
| Male Employed | 5.21% |
| Female Employed | 4.48% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,638 | $101,547 |
| Households | $68,750 | $82,818 |
| Married Families | $108,689 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,019 | $41,597 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.1%
Male Marriage Rate
55.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
160
Number of Veterans
142
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 48 |
| Second Gulf War | 44 |
| World War II | 21 |
| Korea | 18 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 50 |
| 35 to 54 | 41 |
| 75+ | 39 |
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 140 | 2.74% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 18.18% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
77.7%
Labor Force Participation
72.7%
Employment Rate
6.3%
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
74.55%
Born in Nappanee
91.33%
Native Born
8.67%
Foreign Born
6.62%
Non Citizen
2.05%
Naturalized
91.33% of Nappanee residents were born in the United States, with 74.55% having been born in Indiana. 6.62% 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% |