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Victoria, TX


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Victoria, Texas

Victoria, Texas, in Victoria county, is 73 miles N of Corpus Christi, Texas. The city has a population of 60,603.

The People and Families of Victoria

In Victoria, about 54% of adults are married.

Approximately 29% of Victoria is non-white. Victoria boasts a diverse population for Texas, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Victoria had a median family income of $42,866.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Victoria ($62,274). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Victoria Housing

About 61% of housing units in Victoria are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Victoria, 95% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the city. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

High Points

Victoria strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

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Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Victoria Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Victoria, TX

Comparing Victoria to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity109
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Female Share of the Population76
Senior Citizens65
Male Share of the Population45
Age of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Women38
Well-Paid Single Men37

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty46
College Educated Adults48
Median Family Income37
People in Middle Class or Better36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home45
Walking and Biking to Work37
Public Transportation Use16

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents84
Seasonal and Vacation Housing85
Affordability of Property Taxes73
Housing Recently Built66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
People Living Alone56

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime22
Low Property Crime21

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