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Victoria has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,442. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $131,800. Households here earn about 56% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,595
−12%since 2000
from 1,821 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
566 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 647 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.9
−8%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,744 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Victoria
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,442
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,694 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,036
+61%since 2000
from $13,693 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.425 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,800
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$807
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $447 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
35.4% rent
Vacancy rate
20.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+73%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.6%(1,377)
Black21.3%(387)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(25)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.2%(822)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.3%(1,073)
Black26%(414)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(59)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(49)
Diversity Score59.7%(953)
Diversity Score
60
+32%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.0%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+42%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 44.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
31.2%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.6%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
57.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.7%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2012
from 21.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.8%
−73.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
68.3%
+19.0 ptssince 2017
from 49.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 99.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Victoria, Virginia?

Victoria, Virginia has about 1,595 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Victoria, Virginia?

The typical household in Victoria, Virginia earns about $41,442 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Victoria, Virginia expensive?

In Victoria, Virginia, the median home is worth about $131,800, and the typical rent is about $807 a month.

How educated are people in Victoria, Virginia?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Victoria, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Victoria, Virginia?

About 17.9% of people in Victoria, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Victoria, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, Victoria, Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 235 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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