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

3,438

Total Employed

44,299

Workers 16+

41,241

2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance

cp-industries

Businesses

313

Employed

7,734

2023 Retail Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

536

Employed

6,836

2023 Accommodation / Food Service

cp-industries

Businesses

260

Employed

3,670

2023 Educational Services - Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

87

Employed

3,647

2023 Other Service excl Pub Admin

cp-industries

Businesses

416

Employed

3,258

2023 Wholesale Trade Businesses

cp-industries

Businesses

145

Employed

3,251

Some
High School

5,309

Graduated
High School

16,479

Associates
Degree

6,925

Bachelor's
Degree

9,606

Graduate
Degree

3,940

Average Commute Time

21 min.



Resident Commuters

34,717

Non-Resident Commuters

6,445

Drive Alone

32,671

Carpooled

4,500

Public

410

Work At Home

2,464

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