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Volga

Iowa · 208 residents · 0.752 sq mi
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Volga has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,500. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 39 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $57,500. With a median age of 43.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 25% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

208
−16%since 2000
from 247 in 2000
1990 – 2025
277 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 328 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
43.0
+9%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
1692052422793151990201020202024Volga
2024216
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,500
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$17,500
+30%since 2000
from $13,440 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
10.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.359
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction8.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$57,500
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$650
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $853
42.2%
−38.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
20.0% rent
13.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
21.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
28.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
1.6
−5%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(245)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(199)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.7%(8)
4
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.5 min
−3%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
83.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
13.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
3.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
11.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

11.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
17.6%
−45.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

54.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
45.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
9.3%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Volga, Iowa?

Volga, Iowa has about 208 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Volga, Iowa?

The typical household in Volga, Iowa earns about $36,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Volga, Iowa expensive?

In Volga, Iowa, the median home is worth about $57,500, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Volga, Iowa?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Volga, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Volga, Iowa?

About 10.3% of people in Volga, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Volga, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Volga, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 95 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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

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