Valparaiso, Florida
Valparaiso, Florida | ||
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FIPS code 12-73675[3] | | |
GNIS feature ID | 0305048[4] | |
Website | City of Valparaiso Florida Website |
Valparaiso is a city in
History
Valparaiso was named after
In 1924, he founded the Bank of Valparaiso, constructed the Valparaiso Inn, organized the Chicago Country Club which constructed the Valparaiso Country Club golf course, and was instrumental in many other development activities in the community."[6]
"Other interests of Mr. Plew included the founding of the Shalimar Winery, which was established to use the surplus grape crop of the county. He also founded the Valparaiso Novelty Company, helped to establish a knitting mill in the community and was interested in a number of other enterprises to which he made investments to help their development."[6]
Plew thought that a military payroll would boost the depression-stricken economy of the region. He leased from the city of Valparaiso the Valparaiso Airport, an arrowhead-shaped parcel of 137 acres (0.55 km2) cleared in 1933 as an airdrome.[7]
In 1934, Plew offered the U.S. government 1,460 acres (6 km2) contiguous land for a bombing and gunnery base. This leasehold became the headquarters for the Valparaiso Bombing and Gunnery Base activated on June 14, 1935, under the command of Captain Arnold H. Rich. This was the founding of
Geography
Valparaiso is located at 30°30′N 86°30′W / 30.500°N 86.500°W (30.5070, –86.4970).[9]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 12.8 square miles (33 km2), of which 11.9 square miles (31 km2) is land and 0.8 square miles (2.1 km2) (6.35%) is water.
Climate
The climate is characterized by relatively high temperatures and evenly distributed precipitation throughout the year. Temperatures are high and can lead to warm, humid nights. Summers are usually somewhat wetter than winters, with much of the rainfall coming from
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1930 | 99 | — | |
1940 | 221 | 123.2% | |
1950 | 1,047 | 373.8% | |
1960 | 5,975 | 470.7% | |
1970 | 6,504 | 8.9% | |
1980 | 6,142 | −5.6% | |
1990 | 4,672 | −23.9% | |
2000 | 6,408 | 37.2% | |
2010 | 5,036 | −21.4% | |
2020 | 4,752 | −5.6% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[11] |
2010 and 2020 census
Race | Pop 2010[12] | Pop 2020[13] | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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White (NH)
|
4,069 | 3,493 | 80.80% | 73.51% |
Black or African American (NH)
|
278 | 220 | 5.52% | 4.63% |
Alaska Native (NH)
|
30 | 13 | 0.60% | 0.27% |
Asian (NH) | 173 | 161 | 3.44% | 3.39% |
Native Hawaiian (NH)
|
8 | 15 | 0.16% | 0.32% |
Some other race (NH)
|
4 | 25 | 0.08% | 0.53% |
Two or more races/Multiracial (NH) | 195 | 422 | 3.87% | 8.88% |
Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 279 | 403 | 5.54% | 8.48% |
Total | 5,036 | 4,752 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 4,752 people, 1,876 households, and 1,335 families residing in the city.[14]
As of the 2010 United States census, there were 5,036 people, 1,700 households, and 899 families residing in the city.[15]
2000 census
As of the
In 2000, there were 1,928 households, out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.1% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.4% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.87.
In 2000, in the city the population was spread out, with 16.8% under the age of 18, 20.1% from 18 to 24, 31.9% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 164.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 181.6 males.
In 2000, the median income for a household in the city was $39,521, and the median income for a family was $46,411. Males had a median income of $22,267 versus $18,781 for females. The
Arts and culture
Museums and other points of interest
The Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida is located in Valparaiso.[16]
Infrastructure
Transportation
Commercial aircraft fly into nearby
References
- ^ "City of Valparaiso Florida Website". City of Valparaiso Florida Website via Wayback Machine (August 20, 2012). Archived from the original on August 20, 2012. Retrieved December 27, 2023.
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: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
- ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "Profile for Valparaiso, Florida, FL". ePodunk. Retrieved September 19, 2012.
- ^ a b c Okaloosa News-Journal, Crestview, Florida, "Jas. Plew, Business Man, Dies", Friday, April 22, 1938, Volume 24, Number 17, page 1.
- ^ Angell, Joseph W., "History of the Army Air Forces Proving Ground Command – Part One – Historical Outline 1933–1944", The Historical Branch, Army Air Forces Proving Ground Command, Eglin Field, Florida, 1944, reprint by Office of History, Munitions Systems Division, Eglin AFB, Florida, 1989, page 46D.
- ^ "Home | Plew Elementary School". www.okaloosaschools.com. Retrieved October 1, 2018.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ Climate Summary for Valparaiso, FL
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Valparaiso city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "P2 HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE - 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) - Valparaiso city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2020: Valparaiso city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "S1101 HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES - 2010: Valparaiso city, Florida". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida". Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida. Retrieved September 19, 2012.
External links
- City of Valparaiso Florida Website Portal style website, Government, Business, Library, Recreation and more
- Northwest Florida Daily News
- City-Data.com Comprehensive Statistical Data and more about Valparaiso