Victoria County, TX

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2021 Population

91,280

0.83% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

0.279% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

16.2%

3.05% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$60,598

2.78% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$158,200

3.47% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

41,932

0.656% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Victoria County, TX had a population of 91.3k people with a median age of 36 and a median household income of $60,598. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Victoria County, TX declined from 92,044 to 91,280, a −0.83% decrease and its median household income grew from $58,959 to $60,598, a 2.78% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Victoria County, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (43.2%), White (Hispanic) (32.1%), Two+ (Hispanic) (11.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (5.54%), and Other (Hispanic) (3.87%).

None of the households in Victoria County, 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.

96.4% of the residents in Victoria County, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Victoria County, 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 County, TX was $158,200, and the homeownership rate was 66.6%.

Most people in Victoria County, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Victoria County, TX was 2 cars per household.

Victoria County, TX borders Calhoun County, TX, DeWitt County, TX, Goliad County, TX, Jackson County, TX, Lavaca County, TX, and Refugio County, TX.

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Population & Diversity

Victoria County, TX is home to a population of 91.3k people, from which 96.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.51% of Victoria County, TX residents were born outside of the country (5.94k people).

In 2021, there were 1.35 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (39.4k people) in Victoria County, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 29.3k White (Hispanic) and 10.5k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.4%

2021 Citizenship

96.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.4% of Victoria County, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Victoria County, TX was 96.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Victoria County, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
39.4k ± 171
White (Hispanic)
29.3k ± 1.53k
Two+ (Hispanic)
10.5k ± 1.45k

48%

Hispanic Population

43.8k people

48% of the people in Victoria County, TX are hispanic (43.8k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County 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

6.51%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

5.94k people

6.91%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

6.36k people

As of 2021, 6.51% of Victoria County, TX residents (5.94k 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 County, TX was 6.91%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,727 ± 249
Gulf War (2001-)
1,226 ± 335
Gulf War (1990s)
775 ± 210

Victoria County, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.41 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Victoria County, TX employs 41.9k people. The largest industries in Victoria County, TX are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,473 people), Retail Trade (5,770 people), and Manufacturing (4,785 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($66,713), Utilities ($63,289), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($57,944).

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

41.9k

2021 Value

± 1,657

−0.656%

1 Year decline

± 5.76%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Victoria County, TX declined at a rate of −0.656%, from 42.2k employees to 41.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Victoria County, TX, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,727 people), Sales & Related Occupations (4,610 people), and Management Occupations (4,117 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Victoria County, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

41.9k

2021 Value

± 1,657

−0.656%

1 Year decline

± 5.76%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Victoria County, TX declined at a rate of −0.656%, from 42.2k employees to 41.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Victoria County, TX, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,473 people), Retail Trade (5,770 people), and Manufacturing (4,785 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Victoria County, TX, though some of these residents may live in Victoria County, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,152

Median earning men ± $2,855

$28,412

Median earning women ± $1,330

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($62,413), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($60,000), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($59,415).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($49,297), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($45,761), and Public Administration ($44,542).

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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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,150
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
695
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
467
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$778k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$452k
Manufacturing
$253k
Wholesale Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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 Victoria County, TX went to Donald J. Trump with 68.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (30.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (0.992%).

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

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (68.3%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (30.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (0.992%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Victoria County, TX 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 County, TX awarded 2,156 degrees. The student population of Victoria County, TX in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,447 male students and 5,068 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Victoria County, 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 County, 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 County, 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 County, 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 County, 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 County, 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 degree-majors awarded
General Business
147 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
108 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Victoria County, 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 County, 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 County, 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

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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 County, TX was $158,200 in 2021, which is 0.646 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $152,900 to $158,200, a 3.47% increase. The homeownership rate in Victoria County, TX is 66.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Victoria County, TX have an average commute time of 20.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Victoria County, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Victoria County, TX is $60,598. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Victoria County, 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.

In 2022, 16.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Victoria County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.424%.

Housing

Property

$158,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,994

$22,794

Median Property Taxes

±$1,164

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 County, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

66.6%

Homeownership

2021

66.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 66.6% of the housing units in Victoria County, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 67.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Victoria County, 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 tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Victoria County, 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 tracts in Victoria County, 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.

$60,598

Median Household Income

± $2,497

34.2k

Number of Households

± 1,512

In 2021, the median household income of the 34.2k households in Victoria County, TX grew to $60,598 from the previous year's value of $58,959.

The following chart displays the households in Victoria County, 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 County, 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 (79.2%)
Carpooled (10.9%)
Worked At Home (5.97%)

In 2021, 79.2% of workers in Victoria County, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.9%) and those who worked at home (5.97%).

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

20.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Victoria County, TX have a shorter commute time (20.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.99% of the workforce in Victoria County, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Victoria County, 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 County, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Victoria County, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 16.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Victoria County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 0.424%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

16.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Victoria County, TX (14.5k out of 89.5k 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 < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Victoria County, 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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 24.4% of the children was living in poverty in Victoria County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 425 in Victoria County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 146 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

83.3% of the population of Victoria County, TX has health coverage, with 44.8% on employee plans, 14.9% on Medicaid, 12.4% on Medicare, 9.96% on non-group plans, and 1.25% 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.

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

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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% under 18 years, 21.3% between 18 and 34 years, 35.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.7% 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

16.7%

Uninsured

44.8%

Employer Coverage

14.9%

Medicaid

12.4%

Medicare

9.96%

Non-Group

1.25%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Victoria County, TX declined by 3.61% from 17.3% to 16.7%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 41.8 in Victoria County, TX.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Victoria County, TX.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 38.4% in Victoria County, TX.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Victoria County, TX.

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