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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Valparaiso

Indiana · 27,428 residents · 16.779 sq mi
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Valparaiso has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,799. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $121,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

27,428
+12%since 1990
from 24,414 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,635 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 1,455 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.7
+5%since 1990
from 31.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
23K26K30K33K36K1990201020202024Valparaiso
202435K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,799
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,602 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$22,509
+50%since 1990
from $14,987 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.1%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$121,000
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $72,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$625
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $431 in 1990
US average: $602
55.1%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 55.8% in 1990
44.9% rent
2.6
+16%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98%(23,916)
Black0.7%(183)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(274)
Asian0.9%(218)
Diversity Score7.7%(1,870)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(25,271)
Black1.6%(435)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(917)
Asian1.5%(408)
Diversity Score15.5%(4,263)
16
+103%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

34.5%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 27.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.6%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 85.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
14.5%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 14.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.2 min
−19%since 1990
from 18.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valparaiso, Indiana?

Valparaiso, Indiana has about 27,428 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Valparaiso, Indiana?

The typical household in Valparaiso, Indiana earns about $45,799 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Valparaiso, Indiana expensive?

In Valparaiso, Indiana, the median home is worth about $121,000, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Valparaiso, Indiana?

About 34.5% of adults age 25 and over in Valparaiso, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Valparaiso, Indiana?

About 9.1% of people in Valparaiso, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Valparaiso, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Valparaiso, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,014 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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