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33,991
TOTAL POPULATION
16,047
MALE POPULATION
17,944
FEMALE POPULATION
89.43
MALES / 100 FEMALES
111.82
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.8
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$36,719
PER CAPITA INCOME
$90,210
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$59,943
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
41.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
58.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
17,212
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
60.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Valparaiso

The most populous races in Valparaiso are White / Caucasian (28,689 | 84.4%), Hispanic or Latino (3,007 | 8.8%), and Two or more Races (2,094 | 6.2%).
Race in Valparaiso
Race# Population% Population
Asian1,1523.4%
Black / African American1,6554.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino3,0078.8%
Native / Alaskan690.2%
White / Caucasian28,68984.4%
Two or more Races2,0946.2%
Some other Race3321.0%
Total33,991100.0%

Ancestry in Valparaiso

The most populous ancestries reported in Valparaiso are German (7,401 | 21.8%), Irish (5,034 | 14.8%), English (3,823 | 11.3%), Polish (2,709 | 8.0%), and Mexican (2,313 | 6.8%), together accounting for 62.6% of all Valparaiso residents.
Ancestry in Valparaiso
Ancestry# Population% Population
African1140.3%
American1,2853.8%
Apache300.1%
Arab1540.4%
Austrian1050.3%
Bahamian70.0%
Belgian390.1%
Bhutanese410.1%
Brazilian490.1%
British2600.8%
Bulgarian330.1%
Burmese530.2%
Canadian480.1%
Central American520.2%
Central American Indian40.0%
Cherokee200.1%
Chippewa70.0%
Choctaw90.0%
Colombian430.1%
Costa Rican150.0%
Creek90.0%
Croatian1820.5%
Cuban1140.3%
Czech1190.4%
Czechoslovakian530.2%
Danish790.2%
Dominican550.2%
Dutch7622.2%
Eastern European1100.3%
English3,82311.3%
European5331.6%
Finnish590.2%
French9562.8%
French Canadian770.2%
German7,40121.8%
Greek6461.9%
Guamanian / Chamorro810.2%
Guatemalan210.1%
Honduran160.1%
Hungarian2860.8%
Indian (Asian)3851.1%
Irish5,03414.8%
Italian1,5554.6%
Korean3190.9%
Lebanese260.1%
Lithuanian1730.5%
Luxembourger200.1%
Macedonian1180.4%
Mexican2,3136.8%
Mexican American Indian530.2%
Nigerian200.1%
Norwegian3170.9%
Palestinian190.1%
Pennsylvania German220.1%
Peruvian40.0%
Polish2,7098.0%
Portuguese110.0%
Puerto Rican3210.9%
Romanian710.2%
Russian2380.7%
Scandinavian1510.4%
Scotch-Irish3761.1%
Scottish8772.6%
Serbian1350.4%
Sioux90.0%
Slovak6241.8%
South American470.1%
Spaniard240.1%
Spanish810.2%
Sri Lankan630.2%
Subsaharan African2190.6%
Swedish7672.3%
Swiss1270.4%
Syrian1090.3%
Thai4731.4%
Turkish280.1%
Ugandan50.0%
Ukrainian1330.4%
Welsh2990.9%
Yugoslavian420.1%
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Immigrants in Valparaiso

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Valparaiso came from Asia (1,008 | 3.0%), Latin America (616 | 1.8%), Central America (595 | 1.8%), Mexico (595 | 1.8%), and Europe (490 | 1.4%), together accounting for 9.7% of all Valparaiso residents.
Immigrants in Valparaiso
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa750.2%
Asia1,0083.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina180.1%
Bulgaria330.1%
Cambodia50.0%
Canada610.2%
Central America5951.8%
China2790.8%
Colombia130.0%
Croatia110.0%
Eastern Africa50.0%
Eastern Asia3220.9%
Eastern Europe3050.9%
England140.0%
Europe4901.4%
Germany100.0%
Guyana40.0%
Hungary330.1%
India3411.0%
Indonesia580.2%
Italy130.0%
Japan90.0%
Korea340.1%
Latin America6161.8%
Mexico5951.8%
Netherlands60.0%
Nigeria200.1%
Northern Europe720.2%
Pakistan40.0%
Peru40.0%
Philippines1560.5%
Poland1040.3%
Romania340.1%
Russia100.0%
Saudi Arabia190.1%
Serbia100.0%
South America210.1%
South Central Asia3451.0%
South Eastern Asia2310.7%
Southern Europe970.3%
Spain240.1%
Sweden40.0%
Syria630.2%
Turkey280.1%
Uganda50.0%
Vietnam120.0%
Western Africa700.2%
Western Asia1100.3%
Western Europe160.1%
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Sex and Age in Valparaiso

Sex and Age in Valparaiso

The most populous age groups in Valparaiso are 20 to 24 Years (1,627 | 10.1%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (2,293 | 12.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Valparaiso
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years888 (5.5%)807 (4.5%)
5 to 9 Years896 (5.6%)939 (5.2%)
10 to 14 Years849 (5.3%)719 (4.0%)
15 to 19 Years1,199 (7.5%)1,440 (8.0%)
20 to 24 Years1,627 (10.1%)2,293 (12.8%)
25 to 29 Years1,144 (7.1%)980 (5.5%)
30 to 34 Years1,039 (6.5%)998 (5.6%)
35 to 39 Years1,394 (8.7%)1,315 (7.3%)
40 to 44 Years930 (5.8%)983 (5.5%)
45 to 49 Years965 (6.0%)1,036 (5.8%)
50 to 54 Years636 (4.0%)982 (5.5%)
55 to 59 Years1,028 (6.4%)822 (4.6%)
60 to 64 Years968 (6.0%)1,143 (6.4%)
65 to 69 Years629 (3.9%)788 (4.4%)
70 to 74 Years824 (5.1%)1,054 (5.9%)
75 to 79 Years443 (2.8%)681 (3.8%)
80 to 84 Years269 (1.7%)364 (2.0%)
85 Years and over319 (2.0%)600 (3.3%)
Total16,047 (100.0%)17,944 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Valparaiso

Median Family Size in Valparaiso

The median family size in Valparaiso is 2.90 persons per family, with married-couple families (5,879 | 77.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.94 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (564 | 7.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.54 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Valparaiso
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple5,879 (77.5%)2.94
Single Male/Father564 (7.4%)2.54
Single Female/Mother1,142 (15.1%)2.88
Total Families7,585 (100.0%)2.90

Median Household Size in Valparaiso

The median household size in Valparaiso is 2.17 persons per household, with single female/mother households (1,142 | 8.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.01 persons per household. non-family households (6,754 | 47.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.27 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Valparaiso
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple5,879 (41.0%)2.97
Single Male/Father564 (3.9%)2.78
Single Female/Mother1,142 (8.0%)3.01
Non-family6,754 (47.1%)1.27
Total Households14,339 (100.0%)2.17

Household Size by Marriage Status in Valparaiso

Out of a total of 14,339 households in Valparaiso, 7,585 (52.9%) are family households, while 6,754 (47.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 3,546, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 5,475.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Valparaiso
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-5,475 (38.2%)
2-Person Households3,546 (24.7%)1,042 (7.3%)
3-Person Households1,866 (13.0%)175 (1.2%)
4-Person Households1,351 (9.4%)62 (0.4%)
5-Person Households659 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households139 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households24 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total7,585 (52.9%)6,754 (47.1%)

Female Fertility in Valparaiso

Fertility by Age in Valparaiso

Average fertility rate in Valparaiso is 33.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 48.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 68.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Valparaiso
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years207 (68.3%)48.0
35 to 50 years96 (31.7%)27.0
Total303 (100.0%)33.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Valparaiso

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Valparaiso
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years207 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years96 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total303 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Valparaiso

Average fertility rate in Valparaiso is 33.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of less than high school have the highest fertility rate of 74.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the lowest fertility at 6.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 40.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Valparaiso
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School82 (27.1%)74.0
High School Diploma41 (13.5%)22.0
College or Associate's Degree17 (5.6%)6.0
Bachelor's Degree122 (40.3%)47.0
Graduate Degree41 (13.5%)45.0
Total303 (100.0%)33.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Valparaiso

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Valparaiso
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School82 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree122 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total303 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Valparaiso

Income Overview in Valparaiso

Per Capita Income in Valparaiso is $36,719, while median incomes of families and households are $90,210 and $59,943 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income33,991$36,719
Median Family Income7,585$90,210
Mean Family Income7,585$112,554
Median Household Income14,339$59,943
Mean Household Income14,339$85,212
Income Deficit7,585$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)33,99141.50%
Wage / Income Gap ($)33,99158.50¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index33,9910.46

Earnings by Sex in Valparaiso

Average Earnings in Valparaiso are $37,855, $48,055 for men and $28,110 for women, a difference of 41.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Valparaiso
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male9,463 (50.1%)$48,055
Female9,408 (49.8%)$28,110
Total18,871 (100.0%)$37,855

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Valparaiso

The most common earnings brackets in Valparaiso are $100,000+ for men (1,768 | 18.7%) and $2,499 or less for women (888 | 9.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Valparaiso
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less522 (5.5%)888 (9.4%)
$2,500 to $4,999428 (4.5%)699 (7.4%)
$5,000 to $7,499381 (4.0%)680 (7.2%)
$7,500 to $9,999144 (1.5%)220 (2.3%)
$10,000 to $12,499241 (2.5%)248 (2.6%)
$12,500 to $14,999153 (1.6%)476 (5.1%)
$15,000 to $17,49989 (0.9%)276 (2.9%)
$17,500 to $19,999144 (1.5%)269 (2.9%)
$20,000 to $22,499136 (1.4%)229 (2.4%)
$22,500 to $24,999236 (2.5%)234 (2.5%)
$25,000 to $29,999719 (7.6%)810 (8.6%)
$30,000 to $34,999303 (3.2%)438 (4.7%)
$35,000 to $39,999331 (3.5%)507 (5.4%)
$40,000 to $44,999616 (6.5%)576 (6.1%)
$45,000 to $49,999539 (5.7%)414 (4.4%)
$50,000 to $54,999249 (2.6%)388 (4.1%)
$55,000 to $64,999699 (7.4%)530 (5.6%)
$65,000 to $74,999602 (6.4%)341 (3.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,163 (12.3%)527 (5.6%)
$100,000+1,768 (18.7%)658 (7.0%)
Total9,463 (100.0%)9,408 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Valparaiso

Average earnings in Valparaiso are $58,016 for men and $39,388 for women, a difference of 32.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $78,563, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $35,446. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $53,490, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $20,962.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Valparaiso
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$35,446$20,962
High School Diploma$39,058$32,303
College or Associate's Degree$55,381$29,351
Bachelor's Degree$69,259$43,644
Graduate Degree$78,563$53,490
Total$58,016$39,388

Family Income in Valparaiso

Family Income Brackets in Valparaiso

According to the Valparaiso family income data, there are 1,654 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.8% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 121 families (1.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Valparaiso
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001902.5%
$10,000 to $14,9991211.6%
$15,000 to $24,9995317.0%
$25,000 to $34,9993644.8%
$35,000 to $49,9995927.8%
$50,000 to $74,9991,28917.0%
$75,000 to $99,9991,06914.1%
$100,000 to $149,9991,65421.8%
$150,000 to $199,99991012.0%
$200,000+85711.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Valparaiso

4-person families (1,269 | 16.7%) account for the highest median family income in Valparaiso with $123,826 per family, while 2-person families (3,761 | 49.6%) have the highest median income of $41,115 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Valparaiso
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families3,761 (49.6%)$82,230
3-Person Families1,788 (23.6%)$96,186
4-Person Families1,269 (16.7%)$123,826
5-Person Families604 (8.0%)$113,750
6-Person Families139 (1.8%)$76,434
7+ Person Families24 (0.3%)$0
Total7,585 (100.0%)$90,210

Family Income by Number of Earners in Valparaiso

The median family income in Valparaiso is $90,210, with families comprising 3+ earners (602) having the highest median family income of $172,500, while families with no earners (1,311) have the lowest median family income of $50,264, accounting for 7.9% and 17.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Valparaiso
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,311 (17.3%)$50,264
1 Earner2,371 (31.3%)$70,855
2 Earners3,301 (43.5%)$112,411
3+ Earners602 (7.9%)$172,500
Total7,585 (100.0%)$90,210

Household Income in Valparaiso

Household Income Brackets in Valparaiso

With 2,466 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Valparaiso, accounting for 17.2% of all households. In contrast, only 373 households (2.6%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Valparaiso
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0009756.8%
$10,000 to $14,9993732.6%
$15,000 to $24,9991,3489.4%
$25,000 to $34,9991,2478.7%
$35,000 to $49,9991,95013.6%
$50,000 to $74,9992,46617.2%
$75,000 to $99,9991,64911.5%
$100,000 to $149,9992,29416.0%
$150,000 to $199,9991,0907.6%
$200,000+9616.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Valparaiso

The median household income in Valparaiso is $59,943, with the highest median household income of $81,015 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 4,533 households (31.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $24,219, with 1,186 households (8.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Valparaiso
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,186 (8.3%)$24,219
25 to 44 Years4,968 (34.6%)$68,525
45 to 64 Years4,533 (31.6%)$81,015
65+ Years3,652 (25.5%)$52,071
Total14,339 (100.0%)$59,943

Poverty in Valparaiso

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Valparaiso

With 13.3% poverty level for males and 16.4% for females among the residents of Valparaiso, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 481 males (28.5%) and 834 females (44.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Valparaiso
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years175 (22.0%)169 (21.1%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)30 (15.5%)
6 to 11 Years99 (9.9%)146 (14.5%)
12 to 14 Years89 (18.5%)43 (9.5%)
15 Years35 (22.0%)110 (33.3%)
16 and 17 Years62 (19.7%)56 (11.6%)
18 to 24 Years481 (28.5%)834 (44.9%)
25 to 34 Years336 (16.1%)303 (15.3%)
35 to 44 Years220 (9.7%)294 (12.8%)
45 to 54 Years150 (9.7%)262 (13.2%)
55 to 64 Years145 (7.6%)263 (13.5%)
65 to 74 Years152 (11.2%)102 (5.8%)
75 Years and over6 (0.7%)81 (5.9%)
Total1,950 (13.3%)2,693 (16.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Valparaiso

According to the poverty statistics in Valparaiso, males aged 5 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 94.2% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Valparaiso
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years620 (78.0%)631 (78.9%)
5 Years218 (100.0%)164 (84.5%)
6 to 11 Years906 (90.1%)858 (85.5%)
12 to 14 Years392 (81.5%)409 (90.5%)
15 Years124 (78.0%)220 (66.7%)
16 and 17 Years253 (80.3%)426 (88.4%)
18 to 24 Years1,208 (71.5%)1,022 (55.1%)
25 to 34 Years1,748 (83.9%)1,675 (84.7%)
35 to 44 Years2,044 (90.3%)1,998 (87.2%)
45 to 54 Years1,405 (90.3%)1,720 (86.8%)
55 to 64 Years1,760 (92.4%)1,686 (86.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,200 (88.8%)1,646 (94.2%)
75 Years and over861 (99.3%)1,293 (94.1%)
Total12,739 (86.7%)13,748 (83.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Valparaiso

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Valparaiso show that 4.8% or 283 of the total 5,879 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 14.2%, comprising of 91 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Valparaiso
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children3,394 (97.9%)72 (2.1%)
1 or 2 Children1,644 (93.2%)120 (6.8%)
3 or 4 Children550 (85.8%)91 (14.2%)
5 or more Children8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,596 (95.2%)283 (4.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Valparaiso

According to the poverty data in Valparaiso, 26.2% or 148 single-father households and 33.4% or 381 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 121 households (31.5%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 26 households (76.5%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Valparaiso
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children27 (15.7%)11 (3.1%)
1 or 2 Children121 (31.5%)344 (45.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)26 (76.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total148 (26.2%)381 (33.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Valparaiso

The poverty data for Valparaiso shows that 283 of the married-couple family households (4.8%) and 529 of the single-parent households (31.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 91 households (14.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 26 household (61.9%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Valparaiso
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children72 (2.1%)38 (7.2%)
1 or 2 Children120 (6.8%)465 (40.8%)
3 or 4 Children91 (14.2%)26 (61.9%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total283 (4.8%)529 (31.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Valparaiso

Employment by Class of Employer in Valparaiso

Among the 16,340 employed individuals in Valparaiso, private company employees (11,280 | 69.0%), local government employees (1,526 | 9.3%), and not-for-profit organizations (1,424 | 8.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Valparaiso
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees11,28069.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)5803.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)6774.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations1,4248.7%
Local Government Employees1,5269.3%
State Government Employees6023.7%
Federal Government Employees2251.4%
Unpaid Family Workers260.2%
Total16,340100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Valparaiso

According to the labor force statistics for Valparaiso, out of the total population over 16 years of age (28,402), 60.6% or 17,212 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.0% or 516 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 86.3% or 3,989 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 6.8% or 108 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Valparaiso
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years814 (37.9%)47 (5.8%)
20 to 24 Years2,909 (74.2%)148 (5.1%)
25 to 29 Years1,712 (80.6%)36 (2.1%)
30 to 34 Years1,585 (77.8%)108 (6.8%)
35 to 44 Years3,989 (86.3%)92 (2.3%)
45 to 54 Years2,863 (79.1%)40 (1.4%)
55 to 59 Years1,315 (71.1%)9 (0.7%)
60 to 64 Years1,161 (55.0%)13 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years788 (23.9%)29 (3.7%)
75 Years and over59 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total17,212 (60.6%)516 (3.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Valparaiso

According to labor force statistics for Valparaiso, 77.2% of individuals (12,632) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (16,363) are in the labor force, with 2.4% or 303 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 85.4% or 6,445 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.5% or 126 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Valparaiso
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School390 (46.9%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma2,293 (61.1%)206 (5.5%)
College / Associate Degree3,500 (82.7%)102 (2.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher6,445 (85.4%)106 (1.4%)
Total12,632 (77.2%)393 (2.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Valparaiso

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Valparaiso are Community & Social Service (2,564 | 15.4%), Management (1,907 | 11.5%), Education Instruction & Library (1,614 | 9.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (1,229 | 7.4%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (966 | 5.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Valparaiso

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Valparaiso, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (59.1%), and Education, Arts & Media (58.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (80.4%), Health Technologists (72.7%), and Education Instruction & Library (69.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Valparaiso
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1,041 (54.6%)866 (45.4%)
Business & Financial388 (53.2%)341 (46.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science571 (59.1%)395 (40.9%)
Computers & Mathematics288 (46.2%)335 (53.8%)
Architecture & Engineering231 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science52 (46.4%)60 (53.6%)
Community & Social Service 997 (38.9%)1,567 (61.1%)
Education, Arts & Media329 (58.2%)236 (41.8%)
Legal Services & Support86 (40.9%)124 (59.1%)
Education Instruction & Library500 (31.0%)1,114 (69.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment82 (46.9%)93 (53.1%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating241 (19.6%)988 (80.4%)
Health Technologists241 (27.3%)642 (72.7%)
Total (Category)3,238 (43.8%)4,157 (56.2%)
Total (Overall)8,341 (50.1%)8,316 (49.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Valparaiso are Food Preparation & Serving (1,151 | 6.9%), Healthcare Support (556 | 3.3%), Personal Care & Service (362 | 2.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (347 | 2.1%), and Security & Protection (312 | 1.9%).
Services Occupations in Valparaiso

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Valparaiso, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Security & Protection (96.5%), and Law Enforcement (91.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (97.1%), Personal Care & Service (85.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (53.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Valparaiso
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support16 (2.9%)540 (97.1%)
Security & Protection301 (96.5%)11 (3.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention182 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement119 (91.5%)11 (8.5%)
Food Preparation & Serving533 (46.3%)618 (53.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance208 (59.9%)139 (40.1%)
Personal Care & Service51 (14.1%)311 (85.9%)
Total (Category)1,109 (40.6%)1,619 (59.4%)
Total (Overall)8,341 (50.1%)8,316 (49.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Valparaiso are Office & Administration (1,772 | 10.6%), and Sales & Related (1,631 | 9.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Valparaiso

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Valparaiso
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related824 (50.5%)807 (49.5%)
Office & Administration521 (29.4%)1,251 (70.6%)
Total (Category)1,345 (39.5%)2,058 (60.5%)
Total (Overall)8,341 (50.1%)8,316 (49.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Valparaiso are Construction & Extraction (675 | 4.1%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (479 | 2.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (8 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Valparaiso

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Valparaiso
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Construction & Extraction660 (97.8%)15 (2.2%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair453 (94.6%)26 (5.4%)
Total (Category)1,113 (95.8%)49 (4.2%)
Total (Overall)8,341 (50.1%)8,316 (49.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Valparaiso are Production (745 | 4.5%), Transportation (680 | 4.1%), and Material Moving (544 | 3.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Valparaiso

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Valparaiso
OccupationMaleFemale
Production532 (71.4%)213 (28.6%)
Transportation627 (92.2%)53 (7.8%)
Material Moving377 (69.3%)167 (30.7%)
Total (Category)1,536 (78.0%)433 (22.0%)
Total (Overall)8,341 (50.1%)8,316 (49.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Valparaiso

Employment Industries in Valparaiso

The major employment industries in Valparaiso include Health Care & Social Assistance (2,545 | 15.3%), Educational Services (2,326 | 14.0%), Manufacturing (1,955 | 11.7%), Retail Trade (1,632 | 9.8%), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,426 | 8.6%).
Employment Industries in Valparaiso

Employment Industries by Sex in Valparaiso

The Valparaiso industries that see more men than women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Construction (88.6%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (86.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (78.1%), Educational Services (73.5%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (68.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Valparaiso
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting49 (86.0%)8 (14.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction867 (88.6%)111 (11.4%)
Manufacturing1,502 (76.8%)453 (23.2%)
Wholesale Trade195 (73.6%)70 (26.4%)
Retail Trade802 (49.1%)830 (50.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing438 (67.4%)212 (32.6%)
Utilities84 (59.2%)58 (40.8%)
Information140 (46.5%)161 (53.5%)
Finance & Insurance313 (55.4%)252 (44.6%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing137 (38.7%)217 (61.3%)
Professional & Scientific772 (63.2%)449 (36.8%)
Enterprise Management55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support317 (71.7%)125 (28.3%)
Educational Services616 (26.5%)1,710 (73.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance556 (21.8%)1,989 (78.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation119 (32.0%)253 (68.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services716 (50.2%)710 (49.8%)
Public Administration327 (51.3%)310 (48.7%)
Total8,341 (50.1%)8,316 (49.9%)

Education in Valparaiso

School Enrollment in Valparaiso

The most common levels of schooling among the 8,967 students in Valparaiso are college / undergraduate (3,066 | 34.2%), high school (1,824 | 20.3%), and middle school (1,209 | 13.5%).
School Enrollment in Valparaiso
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4585.1%
Kindergarten5556.2%
Elementary School1,20813.5%
Middle School1,20913.5%
High School1,82420.3%
College / Undergraduate3,06634.2%
Graduate / Professional6477.2%
Total8,967100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Valparaiso

Out of a total of 8,967 students who are enrolled in schools in Valparaiso, 3,129 (34.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 5,838 (65.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,907 (88.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,548 (92.6% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Valparaiso
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds234 (65.9%)121 (34.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,548 (92.6%)123 (7.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,367 (87.2%)201 (12.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,146 (90.4%)121 (9.6%)
18 to 19 Year Olds615 (55.6%)492 (44.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds239 (11.1%)1,907 (88.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds393 (79.2%)103 (20.8%)
35 Years and over294 (82.4%)63 (17.6%)
Total5,838 (65.1%)3,129 (34.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Valparaiso

Business (1,704 | 17.4%), education (1,541 | 15.8%), engineering (848 | 8.7%), science & technology (760 | 7.8%), and arts & humanities (698 | 7.1%) are the most common fields of study among 9,764 individuals in Valparaiso who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Valparaiso
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics3513.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural4154.3%
Physical & Health Sciences4494.6%
Psychology3103.2%
Social Sciences5976.1%
Engineering8488.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies830.9%
Science & Technology7607.8%
Business1,70417.4%
Education1,54115.8%
Literature & Languages3153.2%
Liberal Arts & History6256.4%
Visual & Performing Arts3833.9%
Communications6857.0%
Arts & Humanities6987.1%
Total9,764100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Valparaiso

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Valparaiso

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Valparaiso are males with 2 vehicles (3,678, accounting for 46.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (3,128, making up 49.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Valparaiso
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle107 (1.3%)137 (1.8%)
1 Vehicle2,273 (28.4%)2,569 (34.6%)
2 Vehicles3,678 (46.0%)3,128 (42.2%)
3 Vehicles1,470 (18.4%)1,245 (16.8%)
4 Vehicles378 (4.7%)272 (3.7%)
5 or more Vehicles94 (1.2%)65 (0.9%)
Total8,000 (100.0%)7,416 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Valparaiso

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Valparaiso are 10 to 14 minutes (2,742 commuters, 18.4%), 5 to 9 minutes (2,569 commuters, 17.2%), and 30 to 34 minutes (1,869 commuters, 12.6%).
Commute Time in Valparaiso
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes7955.3%
5 to 9 Minutes2,56917.2%
10 to 14 Minutes2,74218.4%
15 to 19 Minutes1,65311.1%
20 to 24 Minutes1,3489.0%
25 to 29 Minutes7595.1%
30 to 34 Minutes1,86912.6%
35 to 39 Minutes5563.7%
40 to 44 Minutes7895.3%
45 to 59 Minutes8505.7%
60 to 89 Minutes5403.6%
90 or more Minutes4232.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Valparaiso

The most common commute times in Valparaiso are 10 to 14 minutes (1,158 commuters, 15.6%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (1,692 commuters, 22.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Valparaiso
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes337 (4.5%)458 (6.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes877 (11.8%)1,692 (22.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,158 (15.6%)1,584 (21.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes844 (11.4%)809 (10.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes766 (10.3%)582 (7.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes339 (4.6%)420 (5.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes935 (12.6%)934 (12.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes273 (3.7%)283 (3.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes633 (8.5%)156 (2.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes559 (7.5%)291 (3.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes385 (5.2%)155 (2.1%)
90 or more Minutes306 (4.1%)117 (1.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Valparaiso

The most frequent times of departure to work in Valparaiso are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (919, 12.4%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (1,063, 14.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Valparaiso
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM478 (6.5%)284 (3.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM498 (6.7%)166 (2.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM499 (6.7%)124 (1.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM786 (10.6%)586 (7.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM766 (10.3%)708 (9.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM690 (9.3%)1,063 (14.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM919 (12.4%)975 (13.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM548 (7.4%)892 (11.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM197 (2.7%)527 (7.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM388 (5.2%)455 (6.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM288 (3.9%)253 (3.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM26 (0.4%)79 (1.1%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM434 (5.9%)730 (9.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM895 (12.1%)639 (8.5%)
Total7,412 (100.0%)7,481 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Valparaiso

Occupancy by Ownership in Valparaiso

Of the total 14,339 dwellings in Valparaiso, owner-occupied units account for 7,983 (55.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 6,356 (44.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Valparaiso
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units7,98355.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units6,35644.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units14,339100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Valparaiso

Occupancy by Household Size in Valparaiso
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household5,47538.2%
2-Person Household4,58832.0%
3-Person Household2,04114.2%
4+ Person Household2,23515.6%
Total Housing Units14,339100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Valparaiso

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Valparaiso
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household2,477 (45.2%)2,998 (54.8%)
2-Person Household2,938 (64.0%)1,650 (36.0%)
3-Person Household1,072 (52.5%)969 (47.5%)
4+ Person Household1,496 (66.9%)739 (33.1%)
Total Housing Units7,983 (55.7%)6,356 (44.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Valparaiso

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Valparaiso
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School227 (37.5%)378 (62.5%)
High School Diploma1,273 (38.6%)2,027 (61.4%)
College/Associate Degree2,382 (57.7%)1,744 (42.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher4,101 (65.0%)2,207 (35.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Valparaiso

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Valparaiso
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years3,53624.7%
35 to 44 Years2,61818.3%
45 to 54 Years2,19215.3%
55 to 64 Years2,34116.3%
65 to 74 Years2,12314.8%
75 to 84 Years9806.8%
85 Years and Over5493.8%
Total14,339100.0%

Housing Finances in Valparaiso

Median Income by Occupancy in Valparaiso

Median Income by Occupancy in Valparaiso
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied7,983 (55.7%)$89,045
Renter-Occupied6,356 (44.3%)$37,617
Average14,339 (100.0%)$59,943

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Valparaiso

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Valparaiso
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000122 (1.5%)494 (7.8%)
$5,000 to $9,99932 (0.4%)326 (5.1%)
$10,000 to $14,99960 (0.7%)315 (5.0%)
$15,000 to $19,999192 (2.4%)305 (4.8%)
$20,000 to $24,999163 (2.0%)681 (10.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999315 (4.0%)932 (14.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999979 (12.3%)965 (15.2%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,556 (19.5%)904 (14.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,030 (12.9%)625 (9.8%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,783 (22.3%)512 (8.1%)
$150,000 or more1,751 (21.9%)297 (4.7%)
Total7,983 (100.0%)6,356 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Valparaiso

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Valparaiso
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300163 (2.0%)152 (2.4%)
$300 to $499760 (9.5%)172 (2.7%)
$500 to $7991,728 (21.6%)626 (9.9%)
$800 to $999841 (10.5%)1,428 (22.5%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,861 (23.3%)3,009 (47.3%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,507 (18.9%)527 (8.3%)
$2,000 to $2,499575 (7.2%)232 (3.6%)
$2,500 to $2,999210 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more338 (4.2%)22 (0.4%)
Total7,983 (100.0%)6,356 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Valparaiso

Housing Structures in Valparaiso

Housing Structures in Valparaiso
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached7,74554.0%
Single Unit, Attached1,1137.8%
2 Unit Apartments5734.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,1708.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,3979.7%
10 or more Apartments2,22115.5%
Mobile Home / Other1200.8%
Total14,339100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Valparaiso

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Valparaiso
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached6,871 (88.7%)874 (11.3%)
Single Unit, Attached687 (61.7%)426 (38.3%)
2 Unit Apartments91 (15.9%)482 (84.1%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments163 (13.9%)1,007 (86.1%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments46 (3.3%)1,351 (96.7%)
10 or more Apartments81 (3.6%)2,140 (96.4%)
Mobile Home / Other44 (36.7%)76 (63.3%)
Total7,983 (55.7%)6,356 (44.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Valparaiso

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Valparaiso
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)270 (4.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms88 (1.1%)1,974 (31.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms2,012 (25.2%)3,066 (48.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms3,317 (41.5%)829 (13.0%)
8 or more Rooms2,566 (32.1%)217 (3.4%)
Total7,983 (100.0%)6,356 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Valparaiso

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Valparaiso
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas7,165 (89.7%)4,321 (68.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas93 (1.2%)64 (1.0%)
Electricity698 (8.7%)1,874 (29.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)15 (0.2%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels27 (0.3%)26 (0.4%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)56 (0.9%)
Total7,983 (100.0%)6,356 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Valparaiso

Household Vehicle Usage in Valparaiso
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle151 (1.9%)721 (11.3%)
1 Vehicle3,030 (38.0%)3,614 (56.9%)
2 Vehicles3,377 (42.3%)1,636 (25.7%)
3 or more Vehicles1,425 (17.8%)385 (6.1%)
Total7,983 (100.0%)6,356 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Valparaiso

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Valparaiso

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units2,8205,163
Median Property Value$219,800$236,000
Median Household Income$62,148$1,403
Monthly Housing Costs$568$327
Real Estate Taxes$2,353$58

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Valparaiso

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Valparaiso
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000156 (5.5%)33 (0.6%)
$50,000 to $99,99913 (0.5%)78 (1.5%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,898 (67.3%)3,531 (68.4%)
$300,000 to $499,999593 (21.0%)1,206 (23.4%)
$500,000 to $749,999132 (4.7%)220 (4.3%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)74 (1.4%)
$1,000,000 or more28 (1.0%)21 (0.4%)
Total2,820 (100.0%)5,163 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Valparaiso

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Valparaiso
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00075 (2.7%)90 (1.7%)
$10,000 to $24,999269 (9.5%)79 (1.5%)
$25,000 to $34,999176 (6.2%)146 (2.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999565 (20.0%)139 (2.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999476 (16.9%)414 (8.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999367 (13.0%)1,080 (20.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999544 (19.3%)663 (12.8%)
$150,000 or more348 (12.3%)1,239 (24.0%)
Total2,820 (100.0%)5,163 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Valparaiso

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Valparaiso
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x804 (28.5%)101,528 (1,966.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x395 (14.0%)1,711 (33.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x385 (13.7%)1,619 (31.4%)
4.0x or more1,219 (43.2%)943 (18.3%)
Total2,820 (100.0%)5,163 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Valparaiso

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Valparaiso
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800142 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499469 (16.6%)374 (7.2%)
$800 to $1,4992,139 (75.8%)939 (18.2%)
Total2,820 (100.0%)5,163 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Valparaiso

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Valparaiso

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Valparaiso
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years2,000 (94.6%)115 (5.4%)
6 to 18 Years4,824 (96.4%)178 (3.6%)
19 to 25 Years4,522 (91.9%)399 (8.1%)
26 to 34 Years3,264 (89.5%)381 (10.4%)
35 to 44 Years4,125 (90.5%)431 (9.5%)
45 to 54 Years3,326 (94.0%)211 (6.0%)
55 to 64 Years3,581 (92.9%)273 (7.1%)
65 to 74 Years3,067 (98.9%)33 (1.1%)
75 Years and older2,241 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total30,950 (93.9%)2,021 (6.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Valparaiso

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Valparaiso
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born2,000 (94.6%)115 (5.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen4,824 (96.4%)178 (3.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen4,522 (91.9%)399 (8.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Valparaiso

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Valparaiso
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0004,012 (89.4%)473 (10.5%)
$25,000 to $49,9994,766 (89.6%)553 (10.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9994,529 (92.4%)372 (7.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,330 (94.8%)183 (5.2%)
$100,000 and over12,448 (97.2%)359 (2.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Valparaiso

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Valparaiso
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6736 (34.8%)1,288 (60.9%)
6 to 18 Years1,220 (24.4%)3,985 (79.7%)
19 to 25 Years588 (11.9%)4,003 (81.4%)
25 to 34 Years604 (16.6%)2,697 (74.0%)
35 to 44 Years758 (16.6%)3,507 (77.0%)
45 to 54 Years583 (16.5%)2,788 (78.8%)
55 to 64 Years680 (17.6%)2,986 (77.5%)
65 to 74 Years2,902 (93.6%)1,808 (58.3%)
75 Years and over2,226 (99.3%)1,573 (70.2%)
Total10,297 (31.2%)24,635 (74.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Valparaiso

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Valparaiso
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years56 (2.5%)83 (3.4%)
18 to 34 Years486 (11.0%)569 (11.7%)
35 to 64 Years572 (10.0%)708 (11.4%)
65 to 74 Years313 (23.2%)473 (27.1%)
75 Years and over333 (38.4%)728 (53.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Valparaiso

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Valparaiso: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years31 (0.7%)50 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years168 (2.9%)152 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years145 (10.7%)251 (14.4%)
75 Years and over141 (16.3%)108 (7.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Valparaiso: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years105 (2.4%)6 (0.1%)
35 to 64 Years101 (1.8%)144 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years54 (4.0%)21 (1.2%)
75 Years and over71 (8.2%)121 (8.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Valparaiso: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years56 (2.5%)75 (3.0%)
18 to 34 Years239 (5.4%)357 (7.3%)
35 to 64 Years116 (2.0%)142 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years65 (4.8%)42 (2.4%)
75 Years and over72 (8.3%)78 (5.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Valparaiso: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)24 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years135 (3.1%)86 (1.8%)
35 to 64 Years280 (4.9%)365 (5.9%)
65 to 74 Years135 (10.0%)215 (12.3%)
75 Years and over215 (24.8%)647 (47.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Valparaiso: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)49 (2.0%)
18 to 34 Years71 (1.6%)24 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years189 (3.3%)74 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years21 (1.5%)45 (2.6%)
75 Years and over82 (9.5%)85 (6.2%)

Technology Access in Valparaiso

Computing Device Access in Valparaiso

Computing Device Access in Valparaiso
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop11,51780.3%
Smartphone12,69088.5%
Tablet8,35558.3%
No Computing Device8846.2%
Total14,339100.0%

Internet Access in Valparaiso

Internet Access in Valparaiso
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet360.3%
Broadband Home10,88975.9%
Cellular Data Only1,3729.6%
Satellite Internet7545.3%
No Internet1,64511.5%
Total14,339100.0%

Valparaiso Summary

Valparaiso, Indiana is a city located in Porter County, Indiana, United States. It is the county seat of Porter County and is located in the northwest corner of the state. The city is part of the Chicago metropolitan area and is located approximately 50 miles southeast of Chicago. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 31,730.

History

Valparaiso was founded in 1836 by a group of settlers from New England. The city was named after Valparaiso, Chile, which was the hometown of one of the settlers. The city was incorporated in 1851 and was the county seat of Porter County.
Valparaiso was an important stop on the Underground Railroad, and the city was a major center for abolitionist activity. During the Civil War, the city was a major center for Union recruitment and training.
In the late 19th century, Valparaiso was a major center for the production of bricks and tile. The city was also home to several large manufacturing companies, including the Valparaiso Manufacturing Company, which produced agricultural implements.

Geography

Valparaiso is located in the northwest corner of Indiana, approximately 50 miles southeast of Chicago. The city is situated on the Valparaiso Moraine, a ridge of glacial deposits that runs through the area. The city is located on the Kankakee River, which flows through the city and into Lake Michigan.
The city has a total area of 16.2 square miles, of which 15.9 square miles is land and 0.3 square miles is water.

Economy

Valparaiso is a major center for manufacturing and industry. The city is home to several large companies, including the Valparaiso Manufacturing Company, which produces agricultural implements, and the Valparaiso Foundry, which produces castings for the automotive industry.
The city is also home to several educational institutions, including Valparaiso University, which is a private university, and Ivy Tech Community College, which is a public two-year college.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 31,730. The racial makeup of the city was 87.3% White, 5.7% African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.2% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $50,945, and the median income for a family was $63,945. The per capita income for the city was $25,945. About 8.3% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.2% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Valparaiso?
Total Population of Valparaiso is 33,991.
What is the Total Male Population of Valparaiso?
Total Male Population of Valparaiso is 16,047.
What is the Total Female Population of Valparaiso?
Total Female Population of Valparaiso is 17,944.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Valparaiso?
There are 89.43 Males per 100 Females in Valparaiso.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Valparaiso?
There are 111.82 Females per 100 Males in Valparaiso.
What is the Median Population Age in Valparaiso?
Median Population Age in Valparaiso is 36.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Valparaiso
Average Family Size in Valparaiso is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Valparaiso
Average Household Size in Valparaiso is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Valparaiso?
Per Capita income in Valparaiso is $36,719.
What is the Median Family Income in Valparaiso?
Median Family Income in Valparaiso is $90,210.
What is the Median Household income in Valparaiso?
Median Household Income in Valparaiso is $59,943.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Valparaiso?
Income or Wage Gap in Valparaiso is 41.5%.
Women in Valparaiso earn 58.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Valparaiso?
Inequality or Gini Index in Valparaiso is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Valparaiso?
There are 17,212 People in the Labor Forcein in Valparaiso.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Valparaiso?
60.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Valparaiso.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Valparaiso?
Unemployment Rate in Valparaiso is 3.0%.