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Volta

California · 268 residents · 4.37 sq mi
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Population has grown 43% since 2023. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 61.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 41.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 61.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
55% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
268
+43%since 2023
from 188 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
61 / sq mi
+43%since 2023
from 43 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
61.5
+31%since 2023
from 47.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
102174246318390201020202024Volta
2024268
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$38,430
−26%since 2023
from $52,044 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 31.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
41.0%
+20.3 ptssince 2023
from 20.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.631
+4%since 2023
from 0.609 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance33.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing27.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical25%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services8.8%
US avg: 0.9%
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%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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
55.3%
−8.7 ptssince 2023
from 64.0% in 2023
44.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.6%
−12.3 ptssince 2023
from 50.9% 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-Hispanic3.7%(7)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other81.4%(153)
Diversity Score39.3%(74)
2024
White, non-Hispanic32.5%(87)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino22.4%(60)
Asian0%(0)
Other45.1%(121)
Diversity Score80.1%(215)
Diversity Score
80
+104%since 2023
from 39 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
−15.4 ptssince 2023
from 25.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 78.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.2%
−15.4 ptssince 2023
from 25.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
91.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 92.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
39.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2023
from 31.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
37.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2023
from 25.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.5%
−27.8 ptssince 2023
from 80.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2023
from 34.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.5%
−10.4 ptssince 2023
from 62.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
67.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 61.2% in 2023
Female
32.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 38.8% in 2023
Foreign born
20.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 14.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 14.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
27.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 31.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
69.0%
−16.1 ptssince 2023
from 85.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
25.7%
+10.9 ptssince 2023
from 14.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Volta, California?

Volta, California has about 268 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Volta, California?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Volta, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Volta, California?

About 41.0% of people in Volta, California live below the federal poverty line.

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