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Volta

California · 246 residents · 4.37 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 95% since 2011. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $67,600. The poverty rate of 27.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
246
+95%vs 2011
vs 126 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
56 / sq mi
+95%vs 2011
vs 29 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
36.6
−34%vs 2011
vs 55.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
102174246318390201020202024Volta
2024268
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$14,668
−28%vs 2011
vs $20,236 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−12.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.6%
+8.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.007
−97%vs 2011
vs 0.218 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade100%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,600
−55%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $156,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2017
Owner-occupied
28.9%
−71.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
48.2% rent
Vacancy rate
36.2%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 35.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.1%
+8.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic44.4%(56)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino55.6%(70)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.7%(78)
2010
White, non-Hispanic42.3%(104)
Black1.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino53.7%(132)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score63.7%(157)
Diversity Score
64
+3%vs 2011
vs 62 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
61.4%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 62.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.2%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 62.7% in 2011
Female
38.8%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.3% in 2011
Foreign born
52.6%
+5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.6% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.2%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.9% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Volta, California?

Volta, California has about 246 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

Is Volta, California expensive?

In Volta, California, the median home is worth about $67,600.

How educated are people in Volta, California?

About 0.0% 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 27.6% of people in Volta, California live below the federal poverty line.

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