Valparaiso, IN Demographics

A map of Valparaiso's Population by Race

Valparaiso, Indiana had a population of 34,151 in 2020. It was 79.7% White, 3.9% Black, 2.3% Asian, 9.5% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 3.9% 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 696 places in Indiana, Valparaiso is the 30th 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

27,216 residents of Valparaiso identify as White, or 79.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Valparaiso roughly similar to the White share of the population of Indiana (75.5% White). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Valparaiso is ranked #612 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Valparaiso is more White than neighboring South Haven (76.7% White). Valparaiso is less White than neighboring Aberdeen (81% White), Salt Creek Commons (80.3% White), Shorewood Forest (86.3% White), and Chesterton (82.7% White).

Valparaiso's Black Population

1,345 residents of Valparaiso identify as Black, or 3.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Valparaiso slightly less than the Black share of the population of Indiana (9.4% Black). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Valparaiso is ranked #70 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Valparaiso is more Black than neighboring Aberdeen (3.7% Black), Salt Creek Commons (1.7% Black), Shorewood Forest (2.7% Black), and Chesterton (1.8% Black). Valparaiso is less Black than neighboring South Haven (4.7% Black).

Valparaiso's Asian Population

777 residents of Valparaiso identify as Asian, or 2.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Valparaiso roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Indiana (2.5% Asian). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Valparaiso is ranked #46 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Valparaiso is more Asian than neighboring Salt Creek Commons (0.9% Asian), Shorewood Forest (2.1% Asian), South Haven (0.4% Asian), and Chesterton (2% Asian). Valparaiso is less Asian than neighboring Aberdeen (3% Asian).

Valparaiso's Hispanic Population

3,259 residents of Valparaiso identify as Hispanic, or 9.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Valparaiso roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Indiana (8.2% Hispanic). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Valparaiso is ranked #70 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Valparaiso is more Hispanic than neighboring Aberdeen (8.6% Hispanic), Shorewood Forest (5.2% Hispanic), and Chesterton (9% Hispanic). Valparaiso is less Hispanic than neighboring Salt Creek Commons (11.1% Hispanic), and South Haven (13.3% Hispanic).

Valparaiso's Native American/Other Population

231 residents of Valparaiso identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Valparaiso roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Indiana (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Valparaiso is ranked #132 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Valparaiso is more Native American/Other than neighboring Aberdeen (0.3% Native American/Other), Salt Creek Commons (0.4% Native American/Other), Shorewood Forest (0.1% Native American/Other), South Haven (0.6% Native American/Other), and Chesterton (0.4% Native American/Other).

Valparaiso's Multiracial Population

1,323 residents of Valparaiso identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Valparaiso roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Indiana (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Valparaiso is ranked #252 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Valparaiso is more Multiracial than neighboring Aberdeen (3.4% Multiracial), and Shorewood Forest (3.7% Multiracial). Valparaiso is less Multiracial than neighboring Salt Creek Commons (5.7% Multiracial), South Haven (4.3% Multiracial), and Chesterton (4% Multiracial).

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