Valparaiso, FL Demographics

A map of Valparaiso's Population by Race

Valparaiso, Florida has an estimated population of 4,885, a slight increase from the 4,752 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.9% White, 9.3% Hispanic, 8.1% Black, 6.4% Multiracial, 2.2% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Valparaiso, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Valparaiso has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Valparaiso, that probability was 44.1% in 2020 and 43.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Valparaiso is ranked the 490th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. 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 was ranked the 495th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Valparaiso's White Population

3,608 residents of Valparaiso, or 73.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Valparaiso is significantly higher than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Valparaiso ranks 417th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valparaiso's White population has grown by an estimated 3.3%. White residents' share of Valparaiso's population has remained roughly unchanged at 73.9%.

Valparaiso is more White than neighboring Eglin AFB (46.9% White), Lake Lorraine (71.7% White), and Shalimar (63.2% White). Valparaiso is less White than neighboring Niceville (77.2% White), and Destin (80.3% White).

Valparaiso's Black Population

397 residents of Valparaiso, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Valparaiso is lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Valparaiso ranks 515th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valparaiso's Black population has grown by an estimated 80.5%. Black residents' share of Valparaiso's population has increased from 4.6% to 8.1%.

Valparaiso is more Black than neighboring Niceville (5.7% Black), Lake Lorraine (2.6% Black), Shalimar (6.2% Black), and Destin (4.5% Black). Valparaiso is less Black than neighboring Eglin AFB (8.2% Black).

Valparaiso's Asian Population

109 residents of Valparaiso, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Valparaiso is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Valparaiso ranks 144th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valparaiso's Asian population has declined by an estimated 32.3%. Asian residents' share of Valparaiso's population has decreased from 3.4% to 2.2%.

Valparaiso is more Asian than neighboring Destin (1.1% Asian). Valparaiso is less Asian than neighboring Niceville (4.1% Asian), Eglin AFB (3.5% Asian), Lake Lorraine (3.2% Asian), and Shalimar (4.9% Asian).

Valparaiso's Hispanic Population

452 residents of Valparaiso, or 9.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Valparaiso is significantly lower than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Valparaiso ranks 589th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valparaiso's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 12.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Valparaiso's population has increased from 8.5% to 9.3%.

Valparaiso is more Hispanic than neighboring Niceville (7% Hispanic), and Destin (7.8% Hispanic). Valparaiso is less Hispanic than neighboring Eglin AFB (31.6% Hispanic), Lake Lorraine (16.9% Hispanic), and Shalimar (18.5% Hispanic).

Valparaiso's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Valparaiso, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Valparaiso is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Valparaiso ranks 184th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valparaiso's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 84.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Valparaiso's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.2%.

Valparaiso is less Native American/Other than neighboring Niceville (1.1% Native American/Other), Eglin AFB (2.2% Native American/Other), Lake Lorraine (2.2% Native American/Other), Shalimar (1.2% Native American/Other), and Destin (1% Native American/Other).

Valparaiso's Multiracial Population

311 residents of Valparaiso, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Valparaiso is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Valparaiso ranks 12th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valparaiso's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 26.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Valparaiso's population has decreased from 8.9% to 6.4%.

Valparaiso is more Multiracial than neighboring Niceville (4.8% Multiracial), Lake Lorraine (3.4% Multiracial), Shalimar (6% Multiracial), and Destin (5.1% Multiracial). Valparaiso is less Multiracial than neighboring Eglin AFB (7.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.