Valparaiso, IN Demographics

A map of Valparaiso's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	27,805	27,216	80.1%	79.7%
Hispanic	3,433	3,259	9.9%	9.5%
Multiracial	1,446	1,323	4.2%	3.9%
Black	1,148	1,345	3.3%	3.9%
Asian	842	777	2.4%	2.3%
Native American/Other	59	231	0.2%	0.7%

Valparaiso, Indiana has an estimated population of 34,733, a slight increase from the 34,151 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.1% White, 9.9% Hispanic, 4.2% Multiracial, 3.3% Black, 2.4% 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 Indiana 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 35.2% in 2020 and 34.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Valparaiso is ranked the 29th most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 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 30th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Valparaiso's White Population

27,805 residents of Valparaiso, or 80.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Valparaiso is slightly higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Valparaiso ranks 612th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valparaiso's White population has grown by an estimated 2.2%. White residents' share of Valparaiso's population has remained roughly unchanged at 80.1%.

Valparaiso is more White than neighboring Aberdeen (79.1% White), Salt Creek Commons (75.3% White), and Shorewood Forest (76.6% White). Valparaiso is less White than neighboring South Haven (81.3% White), and Chesterton (86.2% White).

Valparaiso's Black Population

1,148 residents of Valparaiso, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Valparaiso is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Valparaiso ranks 70th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valparaiso's Black population has declined by an estimated 14.6%. Black residents' share of Valparaiso's population has decreased from 3.9% to 3.3%.

Valparaiso is more Black than neighboring Aberdeen (0% Black), Shorewood Forest (2% Black), and Chesterton (1.7% Black). Valparaiso is less Black than neighboring Salt Creek Commons (4.3% Black).

Valparaiso's Asian Population

842 residents of Valparaiso, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Valparaiso is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Valparaiso ranks 47th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valparaiso's Asian population has grown by an estimated 8.4%. Asian residents' share of Valparaiso's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

Valparaiso is more Asian than neighboring Salt Creek Commons (0% Asian), Shorewood Forest (2% Asian), South Haven (1.4% Asian), and Chesterton (1.9% Asian). Valparaiso is less Asian than neighboring Aberdeen (5% Asian).

Valparaiso's Hispanic Population

3,433 residents of Valparaiso, or 9.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Valparaiso is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Valparaiso ranks 70th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valparaiso's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Valparaiso's population has remained roughly unchanged at 9.9%.

Valparaiso is more Hispanic than neighboring Shorewood Forest (9.7% Hispanic), and Chesterton (6.2% Hispanic). Valparaiso is less Hispanic than neighboring Aberdeen (14.7% Hispanic), Salt Creek Commons (15% Hispanic), and South Haven (11.7% Hispanic).

Valparaiso's Native American/Other Population

59 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 Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Valparaiso ranks 169th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valparaiso's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 74.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Valparaiso's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Valparaiso is more Native American/Other than neighboring Aberdeen (0% Native American/Other), South Haven (0% Native American/Other), and Chesterton (0% Native American/Other). Valparaiso is less Native American/Other than neighboring Salt Creek Commons (0.4% Native American/Other), and Shorewood Forest (6.3% Native American/Other).

Valparaiso's Multiracial Population

1,446 residents of Valparaiso, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Valparaiso is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Valparaiso ranks 264th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valparaiso's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 9.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Valparaiso's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.2%.

Valparaiso is more Multiracial than neighboring Aberdeen (1.2% Multiracial), Shorewood Forest (3.4% Multiracial), South Haven (2.2% Multiracial), and Chesterton (4% Multiracial). Valparaiso is less Multiracial than neighboring Salt Creek Commons (4.9% 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.