Demographics & Growth Reports

Location Information

Nestled beside the meandering Guadalupe River, the City of Victoria is located in south central Texas just 30 miles inland from the Gulf of Mexico. Known as the "Crossroads of South Texas", three major highways intersect in Victoria: U.S. Highways 59, 77, and 87.

Major Cities Nearby

Major cities within a two hour drive include:

• Austin
• Corpus Christi
• Houston
• San Antonio

County Seat

The City of Victoria, located near the geographic center of Victoria County, is the county seat. It is the only incorporated area within Victoria County and serves as a regional center for:

• Business
• Educational
• Entertainment services
• Medical
• Shopping

Square Miles

• City Limits: 36.89 square miles
• Extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ): 189.14 square miles

Top Ten Largest Employers in Victoria County (2018)

Median Income

• $69,600 (2018 Housing and Urban Development Median Family Income Policy Calculation)

For More Information

• Access the 2010 United States Census Profile of Victoria (PDF)
• Visit the Victoria Economic Development Corporation website