Valparaiso, FL Demographics

A map of Valparaiso's Population by Race

Valparaiso, Florida had a population of 4,752 in 2020. It was 73.5% White, 4.6% Black, 3.4% Asian, 8.5% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 8.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Valparaiso, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 955 places in Florida, Valparaiso is the 495th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Valparaiso's White Population

3,493 residents of Valparaiso identify as White, or 73.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Valparaiso considerably larger than the White share of the population of Florida (51.5% White). Of the 955 places in Florida, Valparaiso is ranked #417 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Valparaiso is more White than neighboring Eglin AFB (53.8% White), and Lake Lorraine (69.3% White). Valparaiso is less White than neighboring Niceville (75.6% White), Shalimar (77.2% White), and Destin (78.5% White).

Valparaiso's Black Population

220 residents of Valparaiso identify as Black, or 4.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Valparaiso slightly less than the Black share of the population of Florida (14.5% Black). Of the 955 places in Florida, Valparaiso is ranked #514 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Valparaiso is more Black than neighboring Shalimar (3.1% Black), and Destin (2.4% Black). Valparaiso is less Black than neighboring Eglin AFB (12.8% Black), and Lake Lorraine (8.2% Black).

Valparaiso's Asian Population

161 residents of Valparaiso identify as Asian, or 3.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Valparaiso roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Florida (2.9% Asian). Of the 955 places in Florida, Valparaiso is ranked #142 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Valparaiso is more Asian than neighboring Eglin AFB (2.5% Asian), Shalimar (3.1% Asian), and Destin (2.3% Asian). Valparaiso is less Asian than neighboring Niceville (3.5% Asian), and Lake Lorraine (4.3% Asian).

Valparaiso's Hispanic Population

403 residents of Valparaiso identify as Hispanic, or 8.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Valparaiso less than the Hispanic share of the population of Florida (26.5% Hispanic). Of the 955 places in Florida, Valparaiso is ranked #587 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Valparaiso is more Hispanic than neighboring Niceville (8.1% Hispanic). Valparaiso is less Hispanic than neighboring Eglin AFB (21.3% Hispanic), Lake Lorraine (10.5% Hispanic), Shalimar (11.7% Hispanic), and Destin (9% Hispanic).

Valparaiso's Native American/Other Population

53 residents of Valparaiso identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Valparaiso roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Florida (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 955 places in Florida, Valparaiso is ranked #169 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Valparaiso is more Native American/Other than neighboring Niceville (1% Native American/Other), and Shalimar (0.4% Native American/Other). Valparaiso is less Native American/Other than neighboring Eglin AFB (1.3% Native American/Other), Lake Lorraine (1.2% Native American/Other), and Destin (1.2% Native American/Other).

Valparaiso's Multiracial Population

422 residents of Valparaiso identify as Multiracial, or 8.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Valparaiso slightly larger than the Multiracial share of the population of Florida (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 955 places in Florida, Valparaiso is ranked #11 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Valparaiso is more Multiracial than neighboring Niceville (7.2% Multiracial), Eglin AFB (8.3% Multiracial), Lake Lorraine (6.5% Multiracial), Shalimar (4.5% Multiracial), and Destin (6.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.