Overview
Victoria is a city in Carver County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 10,546 at the 2020 census.
Geography
into Victoria According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of , of which is land and is water. State Highways 5 and 7 are two of Victoria's main routes. Victoria has been nicknamed "The City of Lakes and Parks" because it has over of reserved land, 25 parks, and thirteen lakes within its borders. Victoria is also home to the Carver Park Reserve. In the 1850s, Victoria's rich soil attracted many farmers from Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands.
History
Michael Diethelm is believed to be the first settler in Victoria after setting up a shelter for his wife and two children in 1851 near the present-day St. Victoria Church. The city is named after the church, built on of land just north of Lake Bavaria in 1857. A year later, steamboats from St. Paul began bringing additional supplies for early settlers. The settlement continued to grow as the rich soil attracted farmers. Also in 1858, the Laketown Moravian Brethren's Church was established and is now on the National Register of Historic Places. Eventually the steamboats to Chaska and the St. Paul railroad helped transform the area into a thriving community.
2020 census
As of the 2020 census, Victoria had a population of 10,546. The median age was 39.0 years. 30.1% of residents were under the age of 18 and 11.2% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 98.2 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 96.5 males age 18 and over. There were 3,542 households in Victoria, of which 45.7% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 75.7% were married-couple households, 8.5% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 12.5% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 13.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. ! Race !! Number !!
Percent - White 9,653 91.5% - Black or African American 79 0.7% - American Indian and Alaska Native 12 0.1% - Asian 254 2.4% - Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.0% - Some other race 55 0.5% - Two or more races 493 4.7% - Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 227 2.2%
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, 7,345 people, 2,435 households, and 2,055 families lived in the city. The population density was . There were 2,545 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 95.6% White, 0.5% African American, 0.1% Native American, 2.0% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.0% of the population. There were 2,435 households, of which 49.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.7% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 15.6% were non-families. 12.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.99 and the average family size was 3.27.
The median age in the city was 38.9 years. 32.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25.5% were from 25 to 44; 28.6% were from 45 to 64; and 8.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 49.7% male and 50.3% female.
2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 4,025 people, 1,367 households, and 1,141 families living in the city. The population density was . There were 1,410 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 97.91% White, 0.27% African American, 0.12% Native American, 0.84% Asian, 0.37% from other races, and 0.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.99% of the population. There were 1,367 households, out of which 47.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.0% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.5% were non-families. 11.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 3.17.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.7% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 33.5% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 6.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.8 males. The median income for a household in the city was $86,772, and the median income for a family was $91,681. Males had a median income of $60,931 versus $34,519 for females. The per capita income for the city was $38,929. About 1.3% of families and 2.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.1% of those under age 18 and 2.2% of those age 65 or over.
Education
There are three school districts with sections of Victoria: Eastern Carver County Public Schools (District 112), Minnetonka Public School District , and Waconia Public School District . District 112 schools have an elementary school, Victoria Elementary. Chanhassen High School serves the majority of Victoria. Waconia Public Schools operates area public schools serving other parts of Victoria, including Waconia High School. The city is home to the co-ed college preparatory high school Holy Family Catholic High School.
Notable person
*Frank Ragnow, professional football player, born in Victoria *Prince (musician)