Napoleon is a town in Jackson Township, Ripley County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 234 at the 2010 census. History Napoleon was laid out in 1820. The town was named in honor of Napoleon (1769–1821), a French General and Emperor. A post office has been in operation at Napoleon since 1821. The Central House and Elias Conwell House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Geography Napoleon is located at (39.204250, -85.328659). According to the 2010 census, Napoleon has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2010 census As of the census of 2010, there were 234 people, 111 households, and 66 families living in the town. The population density was . There were 126 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population. There were 111 households, of which 23.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.1% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.1% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.5% were non-families. 38.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.70. The median age in the town was 45.3 years. 17.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23% were from 25 to 44; 34.2% were from 45 to 64; and 16.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.9% male and 49.1% female. 2000 census As of the census of 2000, there were 238 people, 93 households, and 74 families living in the town. The population density was . There were 103 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the town was 98.32% White, 1.26% Native American, and 0.42% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.10% of the population. There were 93 households, out of which 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.4% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.4% were non-families. 17.2% of all households were