Victoria County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Victoria County is located in Texas with a total population of 91,281. It is the 45th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Victoria County is 36.6 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Victoria County is $70,101. This is 8% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 11% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.0%. This is 16% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $197,600. Housing costs are 24% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Victoria County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 67.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Victoria County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 47.6% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 43.0%. The Black or African American population (5.5%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

19.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.0%.