North English was laid out in 1855; it was originally called Nevada.

[4] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.55 square miles (1.42 km2), all land.

[5] As of the census of 2020,[7] there were 1,065 people, 430 households, and 255 families residing in the city.

Hispanic or Latino persons of any race comprised 5.1% of the population.

As of the census[8] of 2010, there were 1,041 people, 444 households, and 276 families living in the city.

The racial makeup of the city was 99.2% White, 0.3% African American, and 0.5% from two or more races.

35.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 991 people, 408 households, and 255 families living in the city.

33.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.