Editing Victoria, Minnesota

{{short description|City in Minnesota, United States}}
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|area_code                = [[Area code 952|952]]
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'''Victoria''' is a city in [[Carver County, Minnesota|Carver County]], [[Minnesota]], United States. The population was 10,546 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="2020 Census (City)">{{cite web|title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/profile/Victoria_city,_Minnesota?g=1600000US2767036 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=March 12, 2023}}</ref>

==Geography==
[[File:Ictoria.jpg|thumb|Looking east on [[Minnesota State Highway 5|MN 5]] into Victoria]]

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has an area of {{convert|9.79|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, of which {{convert|8.01|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is land and {{convert|1.78|sqmi|sqkm|2}} is water.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=November 13, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110220065340/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archive-date=February 20, 2011|url-status=dead}}</ref>

State Highways [[Minnesota State Highway 5|5]] and [[Minnesota State Highway 7|7]] are two of Victoria's main routes.

Victoria has been nicknamed "The City of Lakes and Parks" because it has over {{convert|200|acre|km2}} of reserved land, 13 parks, and nine lakes within its borders. Victoria is also home to the {{convert|1800|acre|km2|adj=on}} [[Three Rivers Park District|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 {{convert|30|acre|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.<ref>{{cite web |last=Lofstrom |first=Ted |title=Minnesota Historic Properties Inventory Form: Laketown Moravian Brethren's Church |url=https://npgallery.nps.gov/NRHP/GetAsset/NRHP/80001981_text |publisher=National Park Service |date=January 1978 |accessdate=January 30, 2016 |archive-date=February 24, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220224020423/https://npgallery.nps.gov/NRHP/GetAsset/NRHP/80001981_text |url-status=live }}</ref> Eventually the steamboats to Chaska and the St. Paul railroad helped transform the area into a thriving community.<ref>{{cite web| title = City of Victoria, MN: History of Victoria| publisher = City of Victoria| url = http://www.ci.victoria.mn.us/Index.aspx?NID=187| access-date = April 11, 2015| archive-date = May 8, 2015| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150508014123/http://www.ci.victoria.mn.us/Index.aspx?NID=187| url-status = live}}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1920= 206
|1930= 240
|1940= 276
|1950= 302
|1960= 425
|1970= 850
|1980= 1425
|1990= 2354
|2000= 4025
|2010= 7345
|2020= 10546
|estyear=2021
|estimate=11042
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2021">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html |date=March 12, 2023|title=City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2021|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=March 12, 2023}}</ref>
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|author=United States Census Bureau|author-link=United States Census Bureau|access-date=July 14, 2014}}</ref><br>2020 Census<ref name="2020 Census (City)"/>
}}

===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 {{convert|917.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 2,545 housing units at an average density of {{convert|317.7|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 95.6% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.5% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.1% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 2.0% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.3% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 1.5% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|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 [[Marriage|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 {{convert|575.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 1,410 housing units at an average density of {{convert|201.6|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 97.91% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.27% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.12% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.84% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.37% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.47% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|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 [[Marriage|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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{{PresRow|2020|Republican|3,638|3,243|157|Minnesota}}
{{PresRow|2016|Republican|2,808|1,968|453|Minnesota}}
{{PresRow|2012|Republican|3,011|1,574|49|Minnesota}}
{{PresRow|2008|Republican|2,510|1,527|56|Minnesota}}
{{PresRow|2004|Republican|2,303|1,057|25|Minnesota}}
{{PresRow|2000|Republican|1,470|782|95|Minnesota}}
{{PresRow|1996|Republican|857|680|216|Minnesota}}
{{PresRow|1992|Republican|619|444|464|Minnesota}}
{{PresRow|1988|Republican|735|383|0|Minnesota}}
{{PresRow|1984|Republican|678|276|0|Minnesota}}
{{PresRow|1980|Republican|415|245|70|Minnesota}}
{{PresRow|1976|Republican|308|193|19|Minnesota}}
{{PresRow|1972|Republican|264|144|17|Minnesota}}
{{PresRow|1968|Republican|225|123|14|Minnesota}}
{{PresRow|1964|Democratic|96|110|0|Minnesota}}
{{PresFoot|1960|Democratic|73|110|1|Minnesota}}

==Education==
District 112 schools have an elementary school, Victoria Elementary.

[[Chanhassen High School]] serves the majority of Victoria.<ref>{{cite web |title=Chanhassen High School - School Boundaries Map (School Attendance Zone) |url=https://minnesota.hometownlocator.com/schools/profiles,n,chanhassen%20high%20school,z,55317,t,pb,i,1063688.cfm |website=[[Minnesota HomeTownLocator]] |access-date=June 8, 2020 |archive-date=June 8, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200608151359/https://minnesota.hometownlocator.com/schools/profiles,n,chanhassen%20high%20school,z,55317,t,pb,i,1063688.cfm |url-status=live }}</ref>

[[Waconia Public Schools]] operates area public schools serving other parts of Victoria,<ref name=About20200328>{{cite web|url=https://www.isd110.org/about-us/why-waconia|title=Why Waconia|publisher=Waconia Public Schools|access-date=March 28, 2020|archive-date=March 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329012033/https://www.isd110.org/about-us/why-waconia|url-status=live}}</ref> including [[Waconia High School]].

The city is home to the co-ed college preparatory high school [[Holy Family Catholic High School (Minnesota)|Holy Family Catholic High School]].

==Notable person==

*[[Frank Ragnow]], professional football player, born in Victoria <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RagnFr00.htm|title=Frank Ragnow|website=Pro Football Reference|access-date=March 18, 2025}}</ref>

==References==
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