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Volga

South Dakota · 2,113 residents · 1.144 sq mi
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Volga has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,528. Population has grown 47% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $176,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,113
+47%since 2000
from 1,435 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
35.2
+2%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Volga
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 57%(148)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.4%(157)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148%(168)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.1%(128)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.2%(130)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3415.1%(320)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4413.2%(279)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.7%(226)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6411.3%(238)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 748%(168)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.3%(113)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.8%(38)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,528
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,818 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,714
+52%since 2000
from $18,237 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.9%
US avg: 10%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,100
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$821
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $382 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.3%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
32.7% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+18%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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(1,917)
Black0.6%(13)
Hispanic / Latino5%(106)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0.2%(3)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.4%(7)
Cuban0.1%(1)
Ancestry
German37.8%(737)
Norwegian32.8%(638)
Irish14%(273)
Dutch11.4%(223)
American3.4%(67)
English3.2%(63)
Czech2.8%(55)
Danish2.4%(46)
Swedish1.7%(34)
French1.2%(24)
Polish0.7%(14)
British0.6%(11)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
Russian0.6%(11)
Italian0.5%(10)
Welsh0.5%(9)
Belgian0.4%(7)
Finnish0.2%(3)
Slovene0.2%(3)
Swiss0.2%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Irish population · Largest Dutch population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 28.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+77%since 2000
from 9.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 90.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 72.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.7%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−80.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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 2,113 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Volga, South Dakota earns about $54,528 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 $176,100, and the typical rent is about $821 a month.

How educated are people in Volga, South Dakota?

About 32.7% 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 8.7% 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 839 residents, a change of about 66 percent over that period.

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