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Volta

California · 366 residents · 4.37 sq mi
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Volta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,174. The city has more than doubled in size since 2019, adding 238 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 28.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 48% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 28.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
57% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
366
+186%since 2019
from 128 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
84 / sq mi
+186%since 2019
from 29 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
28.9
−29%since 2019
from 40.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
102174246318390201020202024Volta
2024268
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,174
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $41,186 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2011 – 2020
Per capita income
$25,443
+2%since 2019
from $24,894 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing67.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction67.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services7.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
57.1%
+28.2 ptssince 2019
from 29.0% in 2019
42.9% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic20.3%(26)
Black10.9%(14)
Hispanic / Latino68.8%(88)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score59.3%(76)
2020
White, non-Hispanic25.1%(92)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino68.9%(252)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other2.3%(8)
Diversity Score53.6%(196)
Diversity Score
54
−9%since 2019
from 59 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
65.3%
+11.1 ptssince 2019
from 54.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+32%since 2019
from 18.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
24.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2019
from 20.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 80.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
82.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2019
from 88.3% in 2019
Female
18.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2019
from 11.7% in 2019
Foreign born
53.4%
−10.7 ptssince 2019
from 64.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Volta, California?

Volta, California has about 366 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Volta, California?

The typical household in Volta, California earns about $41,174 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

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 8.3% of people in Volta, California live below the federal poverty line.

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