Valparaiso, Nebraska Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 524, Valparaiso's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Valparaiso is a small community located in Nebraska, within Saunders County. The total population is 524. It ranks as the 208th most populous out of 583 Census-designated places in Nebraska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Valparaiso is 41.0 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 37.2 years. 10.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Valparaiso is $85,625. This is 12% higher than the state median of $76,475. It is also 6% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.0%. This is 53% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 1.0%. This is 68% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $230,400. Housing costs are 3% lower than the state median of $238,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Valparaiso is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Valparaiso has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 12.7%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 2.6%.

Education

20.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 34.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Valparaiso, Nebraska is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Nebraska state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 583 Census-designated places in Nebraska. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.