Valparaiso, Indiana
Valparaiso: Town in Porter County, Indiana, United States
About
Valparaiso is a town located in the county of Porter in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 31,730 and a population density of 752 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 33,944 inhabitants.
The town was created 188 years ago in 1836.
Quick Facts about Valparaiso
| Population : | 33,944 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Indiana (United States) |
| County : | Porter County |
| Postal code : | 46383–46385 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 219 |
| Area : | 42.17 km2 |
| Named for : | Valparaíso |
| Altitude : | 794 feet / 242 meters |
| Capital city : | Valparaiso is capital of Porter County |
| Establishment : | July 07, 1836 (188 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 21:16:55 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 805 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 6.52% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Valparaiso is located at 41°28'23"N 87°3'40"W (41.4730900, -87.0611400).
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Official website of Valparaiso
Demographics
The population of Valparaiso increased by 6.52% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 31,730 | - | census |
| 2011 | 31,966 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 32,014 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 32,192 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 32,344 | 0.47% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 32,503 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 32,962 | 1.39% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 33,409 | 1.34% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 33,719 | 0.92% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 33,897 | 0.53% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 33,944 | 0.14% | estimation process |
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People born in Valparaiso (36)
People born in Valparaiso, including racecar driver Jim Rathmann, actress Carly Schroeder, astronaut Henry C. Gordon, .
List
- Beulah Bondi (American actress) she was born in 03/05/1889
- Earl Landgrebe (American politician (1916-1986)) he was born in 21/01/1916
- Mark N. Brown (former NASA astronaut and colonel in the USAF) he was born in 18/11/1951
- Milt Bernhart (American musician) he was born in 25/05/1926
- Robbie Hummel (American basketball player) he was born in 08/03/1989
- Maurice E. Crumpacker (American politician (1886-1927)) he was born in 19/12/1886
- Heather Kuzmich (American fashion model) she was born in 19/04/1986
- Newton Arvin (literary critic) he was born in 25/08/1900
- Harry Benham (American actor (1884-1969)) he was born in 26/02/1884
- Jed Zayner (American soccer player) he was born in 13/12/1984
- Andrew P. Hill (American artist, photographer and conservationist (1853-1922)) he was born in 09/08/1853
- Edmond Soliday (American politician) he was born in 03/04/1945
- Fred Doelling (American football player) he was born in 27/09/1938
- Hub Knolls (American baseball player) he was born in 18/12/1883
- Kevin Brown (American baseball player (1973-)) he was born in 21/04/1973
- Maria Astrologes (professional golfer) she was born in 10/08/1951
- Professor Lamberti (American musician) he was born in 09/01/1892
- R. Harold Zook (American architect) he was born in 21/05/1889
Schools in Valparaiso
College & universities near Valparaiso, IN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150251 | College of Court Reporting Inc | Valparaiso (IN) | 46385 |
Stations (22)
Amtrak & bus stations near Valparaiso, IN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRY | Gary, IN | 100 West 4th Avenue | BUS |
| MCI | Michigan City | 100 Washington St. | RAIL |
| DYE | Dyer station | 913 Sheffield Avenue | RAIL |
| NBM | New Buffalo, Michigan | 517 South Whittaker Street | RAIL |
| NBU | New Buffalo | 226 North Whittaker Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Valparaiso
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Valpara Post Office | Valparaiso (IN) | 46385 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Valparaiso , Florida City in Florida with a population of 5,848 people.
- Valparaiso , Nebraska human settlement in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States of America with a population of 543 people.
Other cities in Porter County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Porter County , IN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Portage | 90,543 | The second most populous city in Porter County, Indiana. |
| Chesterton | 13,433 | Town in the U. |
| Lakes of the Four Seasons | 7,033 | City in Indiana, United States of America |
| South Haven | 5,282 | Town in Michigan, USA |
| Porter | 4,840 | Settlement in Indiana, USA |
| Hebron | 3,669 | City in Porter County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Kouts | 1,963 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Burns Harbor | 1,922 | Town in Indiana, United States |
| Ogden Dunes | 1,083 | Town in Porter County, Indiana, United States |
| Town of Pines | 688 | Town of the United States |
| Beverly Shores | 595 | Town in Indiana |
| Dune Acres | 182 | City in Porter County, Indiana, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Valparaiso distances to largest Indiana cities
