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Volcano

California · 177 residents · 1.4 sq mi
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Volcano has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,397. Population has declined 3% since 2023. With a median age of 57.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 56% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
57% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
177
−3%since 2023
from 183 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
126 / sq mi
−3%since 2023
from 131 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
57.0
+51%since 2023
from 37.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
050101151201201020202024Volcano
2024177
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,397
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,320
+4%since 2023
from $42,442 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 22.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.494
+1%since 2023
from 0.488 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
57.0%
+15.4 ptssince 2023
from 41.6% in 2023
43.0% rent
Vacancy rate
20.1%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 28.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
60.7%
+13.8 ptssince 2023
from 46.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic41.5%(76)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other58.5%(107)
Diversity Score60.7%(111)
2024
White, non-Hispanic40.7%(72)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other59.3%(105)
Diversity Score60.3%(107)
Diversity Score
60
−1%since 2023
from 61 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 36.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2023
from 63.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.7%
−9.7 ptssince 2023
from 63.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2023
from 43.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.2%
−10.7 ptssince 2023
from 51.9% in 2023
Female
58.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2023
from 48.1% in 2023
Foreign born
23.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 22.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
76.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 77.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Volcano, California?

Volcano, California has about 177 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Volcano, California?

The typical household in Volcano, California earns about $43,397 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Volcano, California?

About 37.3% of adults age 25 and over in Volcano, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Volcano, California?

About 11.3% of people in Volcano, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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