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Volant

Pennsylvania · 168 residents · 0.112 sq mi
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Volant has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,000. Population has grown 49% since 2000. Median home value is $76,700. The poverty rate of 43.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
168
+49%since 2000
from 113 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,500 / sq mi
+49%since 2000
from 1,009 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.0
−20%since 2000
from 46.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
66991321651981990201020202024Volant
202489
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,000
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,912
−32%since 2000
from $17,642 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
43.6%
+35.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.299
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information23.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services4.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,700
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$695
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.3%
−30.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
38.8% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.9%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
−5%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(113)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(165)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other26.7%(45)
Diversity Score43.6%(73)
Diversity Score
44
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+82%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
14.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.8%
−60.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
Female
58.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.2%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Volant, Pennsylvania?

Volant, Pennsylvania has about 168 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Volant, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Volant, Pennsylvania earns about $35,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Volant, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Volant, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $76,700, and the typical rent is about $695 a month.

How educated are people in Volant, Pennsylvania?

About 19.5% of adults age 25 and over in Volant, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Volant, Pennsylvania?

About 43.6% of people in Volant, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Volant, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Volant, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 19 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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