Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Valparaiso, IN

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

34,733population

37median age

This community is a community of 34,733 with a median age of 37. The population is predominantly White (80.1%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (9.9%). Median household income is $69,872. 94.7% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 40.6% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 58%, with a median home value of $267,300.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

80.1%27,805

Hispanic/Latino

9.9%3,433

Two or More

4.2%1,446

Black

3.3%1,148

Asian

2.4%842

Other

0.1%48

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.9%902

High School Diploma

21.9%5,075

Some College (<1 yr)

6.3%1,447

Some College (1+ yr)

12.9%2,985

Associate's Degree

9.1%2,111

Bachelor's Degree

24.9%5,773

Master's Degree

12.1%2,805

Professional Degree

2.1%494

Doctorate

1.4%320

HS or Higher

94.7%

BA or Higher

40.6%

Graduate+

15.6%

Housingi

$267,300median home value

$1,224median rent

58%homeownership

15,558total units

6.1%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 58%

Renter 42%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.9%157

$50K–$100K

0.4%35

$100K–$150K

9%766

$150K–$200K

14.9%1,261

$200K–$300K

33.3%2,822

$300K–$500K

32.9%2,788

$500K–$1M

7%594

$1M+

0.6%53

Rent Distribution

Under $500

191

$500–$750

276

$750–$1,000

715

$1,000–$1,250

1,966

$1,250–$1,500

1,122

$1,500–$2,000

1,074

$2,000+

541

Year Built

2020 or later

2.4%368

2010–2019

9.3%1,446

2000–2009

9.8%1,531

1990–1999

18.1%2,815

1980–1989

10.8%1,675

1970–1979

14.8%2,303

1960–1969

10.5%1,637

1950–1959

7.7%1,198

1940–1949

2.6%411

1939 or earlier

14%2,174

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

80.2%11,718

Electricity

18.2%2,666

Bottled/LP Gas

1.1%162

Other

0.2%25

Fuel Oil

0.1%15

No Fuel

0.1%14

Wood

0.1%11

Household Economyi

$69,872median household income

$38,894per capita income

13.8%poverty rate

3.6%unemployment

18,167labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.4%942

$10K–$15K

2.4%348

$15K–$20K

2.5%363

$20K–$25K

4.9%720

$25K–$30K

4.5%653

$30K–$35K

2.6%377

$35K–$40K

3.7%541

$40K–$45K

4.1%597

$45K–$50K

3.8%552

$50K–$60K

7.3%1,068

$60K–$75K

12.8%1,867

$75K–$100K

11%1,608

$100K–$125K

12.5%1,828

$125K–$150K

5.5%806

$150K–$200K

10.1%1,479

$200K+

5.9%862

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,9275.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

325

Philippines

236

India

183

Poland

100

Canada

China

Germany

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

17,233

Avg. Commutei

24.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

17,492

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,297(4.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.3%Insured

5.7%Uninsured