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Victoria

Illinois · 268 residents · 0.451 sq mi
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Victoria has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,250. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 55 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $62,500. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 41% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
268
−17%since 2000
from 323 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
594 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 716 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.3
+32%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2402702993283581990201020202024Victoria
2024254
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,250
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,222
+117%since 2000
from $13,446 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance16.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical16.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food10.1%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$629
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
15.8% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+26%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(319)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.8%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(254)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(7)
Diversity Score11.9%(32)
Diversity Score
12
+1425%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.6 min
+145%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.7%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2011
from 1.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−83.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Victoria, Illinois?

Victoria, Illinois has about 268 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Victoria, Illinois?

The typical household in Victoria, Illinois earns about $40,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Victoria, Illinois expensive?

In Victoria, Illinois, the median home is worth about $62,500, and the typical rent is about $629 a month.

How educated are people in Victoria, Illinois?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Victoria, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Victoria, Illinois?

About 10.7% of people in Victoria, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Victoria, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Victoria, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 55 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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