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Volga

Iowa · 203 residents · 0.752 sq mi
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Volga has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,250. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 44 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $63,600. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
203
−18%since 2000
from 247 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
270 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 328 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.8
+19%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1692052422793151990201020202024Volga
2024216
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,250
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,714
+143%since 2000
from $13,440 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.6%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing30.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction30.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade20.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information3.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,600
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
13.3% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−25%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(195)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(2)
Asian1%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.9%(10)
Diversity Score
5
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
−8%since 2000
from 23.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.2%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.5%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 60.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.4%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
39.8%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.4%
−69.8 ptssince 2013
from 78.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Volga, Iowa?

Volga, Iowa has about 203 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Volga, Iowa?

The typical household in Volga, Iowa earns about $51,250 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 $63,600, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Volga, Iowa?

About 15.2% 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 9.3% 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 100 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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