Valparaiso ( val-pə-RAY-zoh), colloquially Valpo, is a city and the county seat of Porter County, Indiana, United States. The population was 34,151 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Chicago metropolitan area.
| Ethnicity | Valparaiso | USA |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82.8% | 60.1% |
| African American | 3.5% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 7.9% | 18.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| HOUSEHOLD INCOME | Valparaiso | USA |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.5% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.5% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.2% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.9% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.6% | 7.1% |
| Education | Valparaiso | USA |
|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4% | 7.0% |
| High School or GED | 28% | 27.0% |
| Other College | 19% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9% | 9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2% | 1.0% |