Demographics & People — Valparaiso, Nebraska
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 553 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~500 |
| Median Age | 41.0 |
| Total Households | 243 |
| Family Households | 167 |
| Average Household Size | 2.28 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0074 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 539 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Czech | 169 |
| German | 167 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 121 |
| Irish | 34 |
| American | 16 |
| European | 16 |
| Czechoslovakian | 14 |
| English | 14 |
| Other groups | 12 |
| Swedish | 11 |
Language
| English Only | 534 |
| Spanish | 3 |
| Population 5+ | 541 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 41 |
| Population 18+ | 398 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 31.9 minutes |
| Work from Home | 6.3% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Valparaiso, Nebraska.