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CITY · 2010 ACS

Volga

South Dakota · 1,768 residents · 1.144 sq mi
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Volga has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,375. Population has grown 23% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $118,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% 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

Total population
1,768
+23%since 2000
from 1,435 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
33.8
−2%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Volga
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 59.2%(162)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 96.8%(120)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 147%(123)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 195.8%(103)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 245.4%(95)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3417.5%(309)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4412.7%(224)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5411.8%(208)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6410.5%(186)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 747%(123)
US avg: 7%
75 to 844.1%(72)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over2.4%(43)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,375
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,818 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,146
+16%since 2000
from $18,237 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,500
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$505
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $382 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.0%
−31.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
33.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
−12%since 2009
from 2.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Volga on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(1,412)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(6)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(1,702)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(47)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other1.2%(21)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican5.9%(104)
Ancestry
German38.1%(667)
Norwegian34.1%(597)
Dutch9.9%(173)
Irish9.7%(170)
French5.8%(102)
English5.6%(98)
Swedish3.2%(56)
Danish2.6%(46)
Scotch-Irish1.5%(27)
Italian1.3%(23)
Russian1.3%(23)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish1.3%(22)
Polish1%(17)
Czech0.6%(11)
British0.4%(7)
American0.3%(6)
Belgian0.3%(6)
Brazilian0.3%(5)
Arab0.2%(3)
Lebanese0.2%(3)
Swiss0.2%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Dutch population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 28.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.9 min
+54%since 2000
from 9.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 90.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% 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
1.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.0%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married36.7%(322)
Married57.9%(508)
Widowed1.5%(13)
Divorced3.9%(34)
Women 15+
Never married36.8%(350)
Married54.4%(517)
Widowed2%(19)
Divorced6.8%(65)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Volga, South Dakota?

Volga, South Dakota has about 1,768 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Volga, South Dakota?

The typical household in Volga, South Dakota earns about $49,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Volga, South Dakota expensive?

In Volga, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $118,500, and the typical rent is about $505 a month.

How educated are people in Volga, South Dakota?

About 28.1% of adults age 25 and over in Volga, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Volga, South Dakota?

About 11.0% of people in Volga, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Volga, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Volga, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 494 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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

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