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, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,885

Median Agei

28.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

73.9%3,608

Hispanic/Latino

9.3%452

Black

8.1%397

Two or More

6.4%311

Asian

2.2%109

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%5

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3%95

High School Diploma

18%566

Some College (<1 yr)

6.3%199

Some College (1+ yr)

10.7%338

Associate's Degree

15.8%497

Bachelor's Degree

31%976

Master's Degree

9.1%288

Professional Degree

2.3%71

Doctorate

3.6%113

HS or Higher

99.7%

BA or Higher

45.9%

Graduate+

15%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$394,700

Median Renti

$1,366

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

64.2%1,221

Renter-Occupied

35.8%682

Total Units

2,050

Homeownership

64.2%

Vacancy Rate

7.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.2%15

$100K–$150K

1.7%21

$150K–$200K

7.3%89

$200K–$300K

15.6%191

$300K–$500K

47.9%585

$500K–$1M

22.8%278

$1M+

3.4%42

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

109

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

186

$1,500–$2,000

145

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

4.4%90

2010–2019

14.7%301

2000–2009

7.8%160

1990–1999

7.5%153

1980–1989

12.8%263

1970–1979

5.5%113

1960–1969

19.4%398

1950–1959

17.8%364

1940–1949

3.9%79

1939 or earlier

6.3%129

Heating Fuel

Electricity

58%1,104

Utility Gas

38%724

Wood

2.7%52

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%23

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$90,110

Mean Household Incomei

$117,585

Per Capita Incomei

$49,304

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

3,077

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.7%32

$15K–$20K

1.1%21

$25K–$30K

5%95

$30K–$35K

3.3%62

$40K–$45K

2.3%43

$45K–$50K

3.9%74

$50K–$60K

10.5%199

$60K–$75K

14%266

$75K–$100K

14.7%280

$100K–$125K

8.8%168

$125K–$150K

9.4%179

$150K–$200K

9.8%187

$200K+

15.6%297

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$618/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

2 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers19 homes74% occupied$618/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $90,110/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $27K/yr

69%

Very low income$27K–$45K/yr

23%

Low income$45K–$72K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

46% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

8% of subsidized households are minority

43% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

54% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

951.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Korea

Philippines

Germany

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,931

Avg. Commutei

17.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,036

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

791(24.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

92.4%Insured

7.6%Uninsured