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Valparaiso

Nebraska · 595 residents · 0.563 sq mi
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Valparaiso has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,063. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $128,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
595
+6%since 2000
from 563 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,057 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,000 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+4%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4435246056857661990201020202024Valparaiso
2024524
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,063
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,444 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,614
+114%since 2000
from $18,024 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.0%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 10%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,100
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$807
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $539 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
25.0% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+36%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(555)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(6)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(17)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(563)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(13)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.9%(35)
Diversity Score
6
+92%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+47%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.4%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 1.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.3%
−11.9 ptssince 2011
from 80.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.8%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.9%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
Female
42.1%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−89.7 ptssince 2013
from 94.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valparaiso, Nebraska?

Valparaiso, Nebraska has about 595 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Valparaiso, Nebraska?

The typical household in Valparaiso, Nebraska earns about $51,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Valparaiso, Nebraska expensive?

In Valparaiso, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $128,100, and the typical rent is about $807 a month.

How educated are people in Valparaiso, Nebraska?

About 18.2% of adults age 25 and over in Valparaiso, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Valparaiso, Nebraska?

About 12.3% of people in Valparaiso, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Valparaiso, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Valparaiso, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 125 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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