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Valparaiso

County:
Porter County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
17.429
State:
Indiana

Valparaiso is a city located in Porter County, Indiana. Valparaiso has a 2026 population of 35,512. It is also the county seat of Porter County. Valparaiso is currently growing at a rate of 0.63% annually and its population has increased by 3.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 34,170 in 2020.

The median household income in Valparaiso is $69,872 with a poverty rate of 14.91%. The median age in Valparaiso is 37 years: 35.4 years for males, and 38.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 90.2 males.

35.5K
Total Population
2,038
Density (mi²)
224 0.63%
Growth

Valparaiso Population

Valparaiso Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202635,5122240.63%
202535,2882230.64%
202435,0654441.28%
202334,621150.04%
202234,6061210.35%
202134,4853150.92%
202034,17090.03%
201933,9231850.55%
201833,7383260.98%
201733,4124311.31%
201632,9814641.43%
201532,5171630.5%
201432,3541590.49%
201332,1951770.55%
201232,018510.16%
201131,9671750.55%
201031,792620.2%
200027,4283,01412.35%
199024,4142,1679.74%
198022,2472,22711.12%
197020,0204,79331.48%
196015,2273,19926.6%
195012,0283,29237.68%
19408,7366578.13%
19308,0791,56123.95%
19206,518-469-6.71%
19106,98770711.26%
19006,2801,19023.38%
18905,09062914.1%
18804,4611,69661.34%
18702,76500%

Median Age

Overall: 37 years
Female: 38.6 years
Male: 35.4 years

Valparaiso Adults

There are 28,100 adults, (5,873 of whom are seniors) in Valparaiso.

Sex Ratio

Female: 18,266 (52.6%)
Male: 16,467 (47.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Valparaiso includes 84.72% White, 3.31% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White29,42584.72%
Two or more races2,5637.38%
Black or African American1,1483.31%
Asian9032.6%
Other race6571.89%
Native American370.11%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,6204.66%
Two or more races1,1173.22%
Other race6091.75%
Asian610.18%
Native American260.07%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White27,80580.05%
Two or more races1,4464.16%
Black or African American1,1483.31%
Asian8422.42%
Other race480.14%
Native American110.03%

Valparaiso Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Valparaiso 's average per capita income is $52,168. Household income levels show a median of $69,872. The poverty rate stands at 14.91%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$112,159-
Families$99,329$115,246
Households$69,872$90,280
Non Families$45,590$57,418

$52,168

Average Income

$69,872

Median Household Income

14.91%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)