Victoria, TX

Census Place

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2021 Population

65,643

1.99% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

1.45% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

18.1%

1.55% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$59,010

4.75% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$157,500

7.58% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

30,585

2.27% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Victoria, TX had a population of 65.6k people with a median age of 34 and a median household income of $59,010. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Victoria, TX declined from 66,974 to 65,643, a −1.99% decrease and its median household income grew from $56,332 to $59,010, a 4.75% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Victoria, TX are White (Hispanic) (37%), White (Non-Hispanic) (34.4%), Two+ (Hispanic) (12.1%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.56%), and Other (Hispanic) (4.98%).

None of the households in Victoria, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.8% of the residents in Victoria, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Victoria, TX are University of Houston-Victoria (1,516 degrees awarded in 2021), Victoria College (229540) (593 degrees), and Victoria Beauty College Inc (38 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Victoria, TX was $157,500, and the homeownership rate was 60.1%.

Most people in Victoria, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Victoria, TX was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Victoria, TX is home to a population of 65.6k people, from which 95.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 7.46% of Victoria, TX residents were born outside of the country (4.9k people).

In 2021, there were 1.07 times more White (Hispanic) residents (24.3k people) in Victoria, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 22.6k White (Non-Hispanic) and 7.97k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.8%

2021 Citizenship

95.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.8% of Victoria, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Victoria, TX was 95.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Victoria, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Victoria, TX

White (Hispanic)
24.3k ± 1.49k
White (Non-Hispanic)
22.6k ± 777
Two+ (Hispanic)
7.97k ± 1.34k

54.9%

Hispanic Population

36k people

54.9% of the people in Victoria, TX are hispanic (36k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Victoria, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Texas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,459,913 ± 36,829 people
India
290,669 ± 13,170 people
El Salvador
220,934 ± 11,496 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,459,913 Texas residents, followed by India with 290,669 and El Salvador with 220,934.

Foreign-Born Population

7.46%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

4.9k people

8.12%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5.44k people

As of 2021, 7.46% of Victoria, TX residents (4.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Victoria, TX was 8.12%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Victoria, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,016 ± 183
Gulf War (2001-)
953 ± 302
Gulf War (1990s)
596 ± 193

Victoria, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.07 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Victoria, TX employs 30.6k people. The largest industries in Victoria, TX are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,655 people), Retail Trade (4,555 people), and Manufacturing (3,603 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($80,341), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($77,788), and Utilities ($64,364).

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,604. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

30.6k

2021 Value

± 1,461

−2.27%

1 Year decline

± 7.12%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Victoria, TX declined at a rate of −2.27%, from 31.3k employees to 30.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Victoria, TX, are Sales & Related Occupations (3,700 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,233 people), and Management Occupations (2,819 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Victoria, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

30.6k

2021 Value

± 1,461

−2.27%

1 Year decline

± 7.12%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Victoria, TX declined at a rate of −2.27%, from 31.3k employees to 30.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Victoria, TX, are Health Care & Social Assistance (4,655 people), Retail Trade (4,555 people), and Manufacturing (3,603 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Victoria, TX, though some of these residents may live in Victoria, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,230

Median earning men ± $3,284

$28,181

Median earning women ± $1,528

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($67,106), Manufacturing ($66,705), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($64,934).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($85,829), Wholesale Trade ($56,083), and Public Administration ($47,031).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Texas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Electronics
$255B
Gasoline
$212B
Fuel oils
$180B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Electronics with $255B, followed by Gasoline ($212B) and Fuel oils ($180B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Texas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.26T

2020 Value in Texas

$4.54T

Projected 2050 Value in Texas

101% growth

In 2020, total outbound Texas trade was $2.26T. This is expected to increase 101% to $4.54T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Texas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Louisiana
$77.7B
California
$68.4B
Michigan
$58.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $77.7B, followed by California with $68.4B and Michigan and $58.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Texas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Victoria, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.12%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Victoria, TX awarded 2,156 degrees. The student population of Victoria, TX in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,447 male students and 5,068 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Victoria, TX are Hispanic or Latino (799 and 38.3%), followed by White (772 and 37%), Black or African American (304 and 14.6%), and Asian (161 and 7.71%).

The largest universities in Victoria, TX by number of degrees awarded are University of Houston-Victoria (1,516 and 70.3%), Victoria College (229540) (593 and 27.5%), and Victoria Beauty College Inc (38 and 1.76%).

The most popular majors in Victoria, TX are General Business Administration & Management (361 and 16.7%), General Interdisciplinary Studies (185 and 8.58%), and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (170 and 7.88%).

The median tuition cost in Victoria, TX for a public four year colleges is $5,111 for in-state students and $14,903 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Victoria, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 53.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 12.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 7,515 (32.6% men and 67.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 7,515 students enrolled in Victoria, TX, 32.6% men and 67.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 3,431 records, of which 70.2% were women and 29.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Multidisciplinary Studies
165 degrees awarded
General Business
147 degrees awarded
General Psychology
108 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Victoria, TX was Other Multidisciplinary Studies with 165 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Victoria, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Houston-Victoria
1,516 degrees awarded
Victoria College (229540)
593 degrees awarded
Victoria Beauty College Inc
38 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Houston-Victoria with 1,516 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 718 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Victoria, TX, which is 0.499 times less than the 1,438 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 799 degrees mean that there were 1.03 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 772 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($5,111) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,388) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

Measure

In 2021, 1.46% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.43% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (5.58M), Some college (4.95M), and Bachelors Degree (4.04M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Victoria, TX was $157,500 in 2021, which is 0.643 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $146,400 to $157,500, a 7.58% increase. The homeownership rate in Victoria, TX is 60.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Victoria, TX have an average commute time of 19.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Victoria, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Victoria, TX is $59,010. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Victoria, TX was Census Tract 15.03 with a value of $99,744, followed by Census Tract 15.01 and Census Tract 15.04, with respective values of $85,917 and $82,199.

Housing

Property

$157,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,498

$14,699

Median Property Taxes

±$943

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Victoria, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Victoria, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

60.1%

Homeownership

2021

64%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 60.1% of the housing units in Victoria, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 60.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Victoria, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 15.03
Census Tract 15.01
Census Tract 15.04

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Victoria, TX was Census Tract 15.03 with a value of $99,744, followed by Census Tract 15.01 and Census Tract 15.04, with respective values of $85,917 and $82,199.

The following map shows all of the places in Victoria, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$59,010

Median Household Income

± $3,412

24.4k

Number of Households

± 1,311

In 2021, the median household income of the 24.4k households in Victoria, TX grew to $59,010 from the previous year's value of $56,332.

The following chart displays the households in Victoria, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Victoria, TX is from Texas.

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Texas

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2021, the income inequality in Texas was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Texas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (77.9%)
Carpooled (11.9%)
Worked At Home (5.96%)

In 2021, 77.9% of workers in Victoria, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.9%) and those who worked at home (5.96%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Victoria, TX have a shorter commute time (19.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.61% of the workforce in Victoria, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Victoria, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Victoria, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Victoria, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

18.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Victoria, TX (11.6k out of 64.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Victoria, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

82.4% of the population of Victoria, TX has health coverage, with 45.4% on employee plans, 16.7% on Medicaid, 11% on Medicare, 8.21% on non-group plans, and 1.1% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Victoria County, TX see 1335 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.52% increase from the previous year (1315 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1768 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 605 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,335 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Victoria County, TX

Primary care physicians in Victoria County, TX see an average of 1,335 patients per year. This represents a 1.52% increase from the previous year (1,315 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Victoria County, TX in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.7% under 18 years, 23.8% between 18 and 34 years, 34.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

17.6%

Uninsured

45.4%

Employer Coverage

16.7%

Medicaid

11%

Medicare

8.21%

Non-Group

1.1%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Victoria, TX declined by 7.15% from 19% to 17.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Victoria, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.