Geography of Victoria County
Victoria County sits at roughly 28.80° N and 96.97° W in the Central Texas region of Texas, spanning 883 square miles of terrain that includes the landscape characteristic of the area — from open ranchland and farmland to small-town main streets. The county's centroid is near Victoria, and the county shares boundaries with 6 neighboring counties.
Population & demographics
With approximately 92,656 residents across 883 square miles, Victoria County has a population density of about 104.9 people per square mile. Density here reflects a mix of small cities, suburbs, and rural land.
County seat: Victoria
Victoria serves as the seat of government for Victoria County. The county courthouse, commissioners court, district clerk, and primary public records are located here. As with all 254 Texas counties, the county seat is the anchor of civic life and the principal address for elections, permits, and court filings.
History & name origin
Victoria County was established in 1836 and was named for Its county seat, which was named for Guadalupe Victoria, Mexican revolutionary and its first president (1824–1829). It was carved from territory previously part of One of the original 23 counties.
Victoria County, Texas — frequently asked questions
Quick answers about Victoria County geography, population, county seat, neighboring counties, and how to use the maps on this page. Every answer is generated from the official U.S. Census data backing this site.
Where is Victoria County, Texas located?+
Victoria County is located in the Central Texas region of Texas at approximately 28.796° N, 96.972° W. It is one of the 254 counties of Texas and carries U.S. Census FIPS code 48469. The interactive map on this page renders the official U.S. Census TIGER boundary for Victoria County over real-world OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, and topographic basemaps.
How big is Victoria County in square miles?+
Victoria County covers approximately 883 square miles of land in the Central Texas region — a mid-sized Texas county. By land area it ranks 171st out of 254 Texas counties. The full bounding box of the county is rendered to scale on the interactive map and matches the U.S. Census TIGER 2023 polygon.
What is the population of Victoria County, Texas?+
Victoria County has a population of approximately 92,656 residents. With 883 square miles of land, that works out to a population density of about 104.9 people per square mile, which is moderately populated for a Texas county. That makes Victoria County the 45th most populous of the 254 counties in Texas.
What is the county seat of Victoria County?+
Victoria is the county seat of Victoria County, Texas, which was organized in 1836 and named for Its county seat, which was named for Guadalupe Victoria, Mexican revolutionary and its first president (1824–1829). Victoria County was originally carved out of One of the original 23 counties. County government offices, courthouses, and most public records for Victoria County are located in Victoria.
Which Texas counties border Victoria County?+
Victoria County shares borders with Refugio, Calhoun, Goliad, Jackson, Lavaca, and DeWitt counties. These 6 neighboring counties are highlighted on the schematic boundary map and linked at the bottom of this page so you can quickly compare population, area, and county seats across the Central Texas region.
Where can I download or print a map of Victoria County?+
A free, print-ready PDF map of Victoria County is available from the "Download PDF" button at the top of this page. The printable layout uses authentic U.S. Census TIGER boundary geometry for Victoria County, includes a Texas locator inset, and is sized for standard 8.5" × 11" Letter paper. For interactive use, the live Leaflet map on this page supports OpenStreetMap, Esri satellite, Esri topographic, and Carto light basemaps with zoom, scale bar, and fullscreen.
What is the FIPS code for Victoria County, Texas?+
The full 5-digit U.S. Census FIPS code for Victoria County is 48469, made up of Texas state code 48 and the 3-digit county code 469. This is the same FIPS code used by the U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line files, the American Community Survey, and most federal datasets that key on county.