The 2000 Census showed that Victoria County had a population of 84,088 people. This represented 0.4% of the total population of Texas, making it the state's 40th most populous county (out of 254 counties).
From the Census Estimates for 2009<1>, Victoria had a population of 87,790 people. This is an increase of 4.4% since the 2000 Census.
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 86,793 | +3.22% | -1.14% since 2009 |
2009 | 87,790 | +4.4% | +1.17% since 2008 |
2008 | 86,774 | +3.19% | +0.72% since 2007 |
2007 | 86,155 | +2.46% | +1.05% since 2006 |
2006 | 85,258 | +1.39% | +0.24% since 2005 |
2005 | 85,053 | +1.15% | -0.21% since 2004 |
2004 | 85,228 | +1.36% | +0.23% since 2003 |
2003 | 85,031 | +1.12% | +0.19% since 2002 |
2002 | 84,867 | +0.93% | +0.22% since 2001 |
2001 | 84,681 | +0.71% | +0.71% since 2000 |
--- | | | 2000 | 84,088 | The Last Census |
Victoria County had 32,945 Housing Units<2> at the time of the 2000 Census.
The 2000 Census shows that Victoria County has a total area<3> of 888 square miles [2,301 km²]. Of this total, only a minor amount of that area is covered by water (6.23 square miles [16.12 km²]).
Using the above population and land area values, Victoria County had a population density of 95.3 people per square mile [36.79 people/km²], making it the state's 43rd most densely populated county (out of 254 counties).
US Census QuickFacts
The Census Bureau has created documents containing demographic information that are called QuickFacts. A QuickFact that is specific to Victoria County is available. The QuickFact also contains a comparison between Victoria and the state of Texas. Click here for the Victoria County QuickFact (QF-48469).
Below are the counties that adjoin and form the boundaries of Victoria County. A link to their specific Census QuickFact has been provided.
County | Census QuickFact | Direction | Population (2009 Est.) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Calhoun | QF-48057 | SE | 20,573 | 20,647 | -0.36% |
DeWitt | QF-48123 | NW | 19,713 | 20,013 | -1.5% |
Goliad | QF-48175 | W | 7,033 | 6,928 | 1.52% |
Jackson | QF-48239 | E | 14,274 | 14,391 | -0.81% |
Lavaca | QF-48285 | N | 18,539 | 19,210 | -3.49% |
Refugio | QF-48391 | S | 7,225 | 7,828 | -7.7% |
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