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Victoria, Minnesota

Coordinates: 44°51′51″N 93°38′57″W / 44.86417°N 93.64917°W / 44.86417; -93.64917
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Victoria
City
Downtown Victoria
Downtown Victoria
Location of the city of Victoria within Carver County, Minnesota
Location of the city of Victoria
within Carver County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 44°51′51″N 93°38′57″W / 44.86417°N 93.64917°W / 44.86417; -93.64917
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyCarver
Area
[1]
 • Total
10.69 sq mi (27.70 km2)
 • Land8.71 sq mi (22.57 km2)
 • Water1.98 sq mi (5.13 km2)
Elevation
[2]
958 ft (292 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total
10,546
 • Estimate 
(2021)[4]
11,042
 • Density1,210.38/sq mi (467.34/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
55386
Area code952
FIPS code27-67036[5]
GNIS feature ID2397135[2]
Websiteci.victoria.mn.us

Victoria is a city in Carver County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 10,546 at the 2020 census.[3]

Geography

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Looking east on MN 5 into Victoria

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 9.79 square miles (25.36 km2), of which 8.01 square miles (20.75 km2) is land and 1.78 square miles (4.61 km2) is water.[6]

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 200 acres (0.81 km2) of reserved land, 13 parks, and nine lakes within its borders. Victoria is also home to the 1,800-acre (7.3 km2) Carver Park Reserve.

In the 1850s, Victoria's rich soil attracted many farmers from Germany, Switzerland, and the Netherlands.

History

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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 30 acres (120,000 m2) 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.[7] Eventually the steamboats to Chaska and the St. Paul railroad helped transform the area into a thriving community.[8]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1920206—
193024016.5%
194027615.0%
19503029.4%
196042540.7%
1970850100.0%
19801,42567.6%
19902,35465.2%
20004,02571.0%
20107,34582.5%
202010,54643.6%
2021 (est.)11,042[4]4.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]
2020 Census[3]

2010 census

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As of the census of 2010, 7,345 people, 2,435 households, and 2,055 families lived in the city. The population density was 917.0 inhabitants per square mile (354.1/km2). There were 2,545 housing units at an average density of 317.7 per square mile (122.7/km2). 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

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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 575.4 inhabitants per square mile (222.2/km2). There were 1,410 housing units at an average density of 201.6 per square mile (77.8/km2). 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.

Politics

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United States presidential election results for Victoria, Minnesota[10]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2024 4,055 51.78% 3,614 46.15% 162 2.07%
2020 3,638 51.69% 3,243 46.08% 157 2.23%
2016 2,808 53.70% 1,968 37.64% 453 8.66%
2012 3,011 64.98% 1,574 33.97% 49 1.06%
2008 2,510 61.32% 1,527 37.31% 56 1.37%
2004 2,303 68.04% 1,057 31.23% 25 0.74%
2000 1,470 62.63% 782 33.32% 95 4.05%
1996 857 48.89% 680 38.79% 216 12.32%
1992 619 40.54% 444 29.08% 464 30.39%
1988 735 65.74% 383 34.26% 0 0.00%
1984 678 71.07% 276 28.93% 0 0.00%
1980 415 56.85% 245 33.56% 70 9.59%
1976 308 59.23% 193 37.12% 19 3.65%
1972 264 62.12% 144 33.88% 17 4.00%
1968 225 62.15% 123 33.98% 14 3.87%
1964 96 46.60% 110 53.40% 0 0.00%
1960 73 39.67% 110 59.78% 1 0.54%

Education

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District 112 schools have an elementary school, Victoria Elementary.

Chanhassen High School serves the majority of Victoria.[11]

Waconia Public Schools operates area public schools serving other parts of Victoria,[12] including Waconia High School.

The city is home to the co-ed college preparatory high school Holy Family Catholic High School.

References

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  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 24, 2022. Retrieved July 24, 2022.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Victoria, Minnesota
  3. ^ a b c "Explore Census Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
  4. ^ a b "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021". United States Census Bureau. March 12, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
  5. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on December 27, 1996. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  6. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 20, 2011. Retrieved November 13, 2012.
  7. ^ Lofstrom, Ted (January 1978). "Minnesota Historic Properties Inventory Form: Laketown Moravian Brethren's Church". National Park Service. Archived from the original on February 24, 2022. Retrieved January 30, 2016.
  8. ^ "City of Victoria, MN: History of Victoria". City of Victoria. Archived from the original on May 8, 2015. Retrieved April 11, 2015.
  9. ^ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved July 14, 2014.
  10. ^ "Minnesota Election Results". Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State. Retrieved August 13, 2024.
  11. ^ "Chanhassen High School - School Boundaries Map (School Attendance Zone)". Minnesota HomeTownLocator. Archived from the original on June 8, 2020. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
  12. ^ "Why Waconia". Waconia Public Schools. Archived from the original on March 29, 2020. Retrieved March 28, 2020.
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