Workforce

The Port of Victoria region has a large, educated and skilled workforce serving businesses across many industries.

Over 185,000 potential employees exist within a 55-mile radius from Victoria, with a range of skills and education to meet any need.

U.S. Census data indicates 83% of residents of Victoria and the surrounding county have graduated high school. Outside Victoria, businesses can draw on the nation’s second-largest workforce from throughout Texas. The University of Houston-Victoria produces highly educated graduates each year in Arts & Sciences, Business Administration, Education, Health Professions and Human Development. It is ranked the fifth-most affordable public university in Texas. Locally, Victoria College offers associate degrees in popular programs such as health professions and engineering.

The Victoria area is fortunate to have several excellent options for workforce training. Workforce Solutions Golden Crescent offers businesses assistance in developing On-the-Job Training programs. Texas Vocational Schools is an accredited post-secondary occupational education institute offering students hands-on education programs in welding, accounting, legal and medical office. 

Workforce

Total Businesses

3,547

Total Employed

44,236

Workers 16+

41,660

2022 HealthCare/Social Assist

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Businesses

319

Employed

7,868

2022 Retail Trade Businesses

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Businesses

578

Employed

6,681

2022 Accommodation/Food Service

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Businesses

251

Employed

3,900

2022 Educational Services - Businesses

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Businesses

87

Employed

3,666

2022 Food Service/Drinking Estab

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Businesses

205

Employed

3,433

2022 Other Service excl Pub Admin

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Businesses

424

Employed

3,273

Some
High School

4,885

Graduated
High School

16,921

Associates
Degree

6,710

Bachelor's
Degree

9,480

Graduate
Degree

4,483

Average Commute Time

21 min.



Resident Commuters

35,701

Non-Resident Commuters

5,783

Drive Alone

33,186

Carpooled

4,770

Public

367

Work At Home

2,229

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