Valparaiso, Nebraska facts for kids
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Valparaiso, Nebraska
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Downtown Valparaiso: Second Street
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Location of Valparaiso, Nebraska
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 Valparaiso, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
Valparaiso, Nebraska
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Saunders |
| Township | Oak Creek |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.56 sq mi (1.46 km2) |
| • Land | 0.56 sq mi (1.46 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,306 ft (398 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 595 |
| • Density | 1,056.84/sq mi (407.73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68065
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| Area code(s) | 402 |
| FIPS code | 31-50125 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2400042 |
Valparaiso is a small village located in Saunders County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, about 595 people lived there.
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Valparaiso's Early History
The exact beginnings of Valparaiso are not fully known. The village first appeared on a map in 1863. Its name, Valparaiso, comes from a Spanish phrase. It means "vale of paradise" or "valley of paradise." Valparaiso officially became a village in 1880.
Geography of Valparaiso
Valparaiso is a small place. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 0.56 square miles (1.46 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People in Valparaiso
The population of Valparaiso has changed over the years. Here is a look at how many people have lived in the village during different census years:
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| 1880 | 300 | — | |
| 1890 | 515 | 71.7% | |
| 1900 | 614 | 19.2% | |
| 1910 | 560 | −8.8% | |
| 1920 | 599 | 7.0% | |
| 1930 | 523 | −12.7% | |
| 1940 | 403 | −22.9% | |
| 1950 | 392 | −2.7% | |
| 1960 | 394 | 0.5% | |
| 1970 | 415 | 5.3% | |
| 1980 | 484 | 16.6% | |
| 1990 | 481 | −0.6% | |
| 2000 | 563 | 17.0% | |
| 2010 | 570 | 1.2% | |
| 2020 | 595 | 4.4% | |
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Valparaiso's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 570 people living in Valparaiso. These people lived in 241 households. About 157 of these households were families.
The village had about 1018 people per square mile. There were also 276 housing units. Most residents were White. A small number of people were from other racial backgrounds. About 1.2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households had children under 18 living with them. More than half of the households were married couples. Some households had a single parent. About 30% of households were single individuals. About 14% of people living alone were 65 or older.
The average age in Valparaiso was 41.4 years. About 25% of residents were under 18. About 16% were 65 or older. The population was almost evenly split between males and females.
See also
In Spanish: Valparaiso (Nebraska) para niños
