Victoria, Texas

According to topschoolsintheusa.com, Victoria, Texas is situated in the southern part of the state and is located along the Guadalupe River. The city has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is around 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Victoria is known for its historic downtown area which includes several historic buildings. The oldest building in town is the DeLeon Plaza which was built in 1849 and served as a courthouse during the period of Mexican rule.

Victoria’s politics are dominated by the Republican Party, with most elected officials being members of that party. There are several institutions of higher education in Victoria, including the University of Houston-Victoria and Victoria College. Victoria also serves as an economic center for South Texas, with major employers such as DuPont, Caterpillar, and Formosa Plastics all having offices here.

Victoria has a number of notable landmarks which attract tourists from all over the world every year. These include Goliad State Park which offers plenty of outdoor activities such as camping and fishing; Riverside Park which hosts a variety of concerts throughout the year; and Lavaca-Navidad River Authority, a reservoir located near downtown Victoria that provides water to many cities throughout South Texas. Additionally, there are numerous museums dedicated to local history including The Museum of the Coastal Bend at Victoria College and The Nave Museum in nearby Navarro County. Finally, one can also find various shopping centers spread across town offering everything from clothing to electronics stores.

Population: 60,603. Estimated population in July 2020: 61,790 (+2.0% change)
Males: 29,140 (48.1%), Females: 31,463 (51.9%)

Zip codes: 77901, 77904, 77905.

Median resident age: 33.9 years
Median household income: $36,829
Median house value: $72,600

Races in Victoria:

  • White Non-Hispanic (47.7%)
  • Hispanic (42.9%)
  • Other race (17.3%)
  • Black (7.6%)
  • Two or more races (2.4%)
  • American Indian (0.8%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: German (14.8%), English (6.6%), Irish (6.6%), United States (4.2%), Czech (3.9%), French (2.4%).

Land area: 33.0 square miles

Victoria, Texas

Population

Victoria, Texas is located in the heart of the South Texas region and has a population of just over 70,000 people. The city has experienced a steady growth since the 2000 census, with an estimated 4.8% population increase since then. According to the 2010 census, Victoria is home to a diverse population with a large Hispanic or Latino population making up nearly 60% of the city’s residents. The remaining 40% consists mainly of White Americans, African Americans, and Native American populations. Victoria also has a small but growing Asian population that accounts for around 2% of the total population. Furthermore, Victoria is home to several military bases which have brought in many new residents from other parts of the country over the years. This has resulted in a more diverse cultural background for many of its citizens. Beyond that, Victoria also attracts people from other countries who come to take advantage of its warm climate and low cost of living. With such diversity among its citizens and visitors alike, Victoria offers something for everyone who visits or calls it home.

For population 25 years and over in Victoria

  • High school or higher: 75.6%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 18.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.2%
  • Unemployed: 4.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 19.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Victoria city

  • Never married: 24.5%
  • Now married: 56.2%
  • Separated: 2.7%
  • Widowed: 6.7%
  • Divorced: 10.0%

4.9% Foreign born (3.4% Latin America, 0.7% Asia).

Population change in the 1990s: +5,016 (+9.0%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers in Victoria:

  • CITIZENS MEDICAL CENTER (2701 HOSPITAL DRIVE)
  • DETAR HOSPITAL NAVARRO (506 E SAN ANTONIO ST)
  • SCCI HOSPITAL OF VICTORIA (506 E SAN ANTONIO STREET 3 EAST FLOOR)
  • VICTORIA WARM SPRINGS REHAB HOSPITAL (102 MEDICAL DRIVE)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Victoria:

  • VICTORIA REGIONAL (about 6 miles; VICTORIA, TX; Abbreviation: VCT)
  • CORPUS CHRISTI INTL (about 81 miles; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Abbreviation: CRP)
  • AUSTIN-BERGSTROM INTL (about 105 miles; AUSTIN, TX; Abbreviation: AUS)

Other public-use airports nearest to Victoria:

  • CALHOUN COUNTY (about 26 miles; PORT LAVACA, TX; Abbreviation: T97)
  • CUERO MUNI (about 27 miles; CUERO, TX; Abbreviation: T71)
  • JACKSON COUNTY (about 33 miles; EDNA, TX; Abbreviation: 26R)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/Universities in Victoria:

  • VICTORIA COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 2,511; Location: 2200 E RED RIVER; Public; Website: www.vc.cc.tx.us)
  • UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-VICTORIA (Full-time enrollment: 902; Location: 3007 N. Ben Wilson; Public; Website: www.vic.uh.edu; Offers Master’s degree)
  • TEXAS VOCATIONAL SCHOOLS INC (Full-time enrollment: 197; Location: 1921 E RED RIVER; Private, for-profit; Website: www.texasvocationalschools.com)
  • VICTORIA BEAUTY COLLEGE INC (Full-time enrollment: 61; Location: 1508 N LAURENT ST; Private, for-profit)
  • CITIZEN MEDICAL CENTER SCHOOL OF RADIOLOGICAL TECH (Location: 2701 HOSPITAL DR; Private, not-for-profit)

Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Victoria:

  • COASTAL BEND COLLEGE (about 59 miles; BEEVILLE, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,150)
  • WHARTON COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE (about 71 miles; WHARTON, TX; Full-time enrollment: 3,124)
  • DEL MAR COLLEGE (about 78 miles; CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; Full-time enrollment: 5,454)
  • TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY-CORPUS CHRISTI (about 81 miles; Corpus Christi, TX; Full-time enrollment: 5,282)
  • SOUTHWEST TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 99 miles; SAN MARCOS, TX; Full-time enrollment: 18,822)
  • BLINN COLLEGE (about 103 miles; BRENHAM, TX; Full-time enrollment: 8,448)
  • TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY-KINGSVILLE (about 110 miles; KINGSVILLE, TX; Full-time enrollment: 4,860)

Schools

Public high schools in Victoria:

  • MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 3,882; Location: 102 PROFIT DR; Grades: 09 – 12)
  • VICTORIA CAREER DEV SCH (Location: 102 PROFIT DR; Grades: 09 – 12)

Private high schools in Victoria:

  • ST JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 387; Location: 110 E RED RIVER ST; Grades: 9 – 12)
  • FAITH ACADEMY (Students: 205; Location: PO BOX 4824; Grades: PK – 12)

Biggest public primary/middle schools in Victoria:

  • PATTI WELDER MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 1,112; Location: 102 PROFIT DR; Grades: PK – 08)
  • HOWELL MIDDLE (Students: 1,066; Location: 102 PROFIT DR; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • CRAIN MIDDLE (Students: 1,011; Location: 102 PROFIT DR; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • SHIELDS ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL (Students: 650; Location: 102 PROFIT DR; Grades: PK – 05)
  • MARTIN DE LEON EL (Students: 611; Location: 102 PROFIT DR; Grades: PK – 05)
  • C O CHANDLER ELEMENTARY (Students: 593; Location: 102 PROFIT DR; Grades: PK – 05)
  • O’CONNOR ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL (Students: 583; Location: 102 PROFIT DR; Grades: PK – 05)
  • VICKERS EL (Students: 567; Location: 102 PROFIT DR; Grades: PK – 05)
  • ALOE EL (Students: 554; Location: 102 PROFIT DR; Grades: PK – 05)
  • DUDLEY ELEMENTARY MAGNET SCHOOL (Students: 534; Location: 102 PROFIT DR; Grades: PK – 05)

Private primary/middle schools in Victoria:

  • OUR LADY OF VICTORY SCHOOL (Students: 482; Location: 1309 E MESQUITE; Grades: PK – 8)
  • NAZARETH ACADEMY (Students: 459; Location: 206 WEST CONVENT; Grades: KG – 8)
  • VICTORIA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 278; Location: 801 EAST AIRLINE; Grades: PK – 8)
  • TRINITY EPISCOPAL SCHOOL (Students: 165; Location: 1501 NORTH GLASS STREET; Grades: PK – 8)
  • NORTHSIDE BAPTIST DAY SCHOOL (Students: 138; Location: 4100 NORTH LAURENT; Grades: PK – 5)
  • PRESBYTERIAN DAY SCHOOL (Students: 84; Location: 2408 N NAVARRO STREET; Grades: PK – KG)
  • THE CHILDREN’S HOUSE (Students: 50; Location: PO BOX 4222; Grades: PK – KG)

Libraries

Library in Victoria:

  • VICTORIA PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $1,551,612; Location: 302 N MAIN ST; 119,310 books; 4,665 audio materials; 1,953 video materials; 845 serial subscriptions)