Volta is a CDP located in Merced County California. Volta has a 2024 population of 300. Volta is currently growing at a rate of 1.35% annually and its population has increased by 125.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 133 in 2020.
The average household income in Volta is $111,165 with a poverty rate of 15.75%. The median age in Volta is 47.1 years: 61 years for males, and 46.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Volta was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 192 | 65.75% |
| Other race | 78 | 26.71% |
| White | 22 | 7.53% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
Other race
White
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 139 | 2.1 | 66.2 | 33.8 |
| Non Family | 83 | 1.08 | 53 | 47 |
| Married | 56 | 3.61 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.61
Average Family Size
2.1
Average Household Size
66.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 49 | 24.26% |
| High School Graduate | 71 | 35.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34 | 16.83% |
| Some College | 48 | 23.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 102 | 102 | 49 |
| Other Race | 78 | 44 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 34 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 22 | 22 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 48.04%.
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.36% of Volta residents speak only English, while 11.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.64% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 34 | 34 | 100% |
| Other | 78 | 34 | 43.59% |
| White | 22 | 7 | 31.82% |
| Multiple | 192 | 5 | 2.6% |
15.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.91%
Male Poverty Rate
6.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Volta is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Volta is Multiple, with 2.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 100%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 100% |
| High School | 16.9% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 12.5% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Households | - | $111,165 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $14,427 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.5%
Male Marriage Rate
49.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
0
Number of Veterans
0
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
78.7%
Labor Force Participation
58.5%
Employment Rate
25.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
85.96%
Born in Volta
88.36%
Native Born
11.64%
Foreign Born
11.64%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
88.36% of Volta residents were born in the United States, with 85.96% having been born in California. 11.64% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 300 | 4 | 1.35% |
| 2023 | 296 | 4 | 1.37% |
| 2022 | 292 | 109 | 59.56% |
| 2021 | 183 | 50 | 37.59% |
| 2020 | 133 | 5 | 3.91% |
| 2019 | 128 | -88 | -40.74% |
| 2018 | 216 | -15 | -6.49% |
| 2017 | 231 | -12 | -4.94% |
| 2016 | 243 | 71 | 41.28% |
| 2015 | 172 | -85 | -33.07% |
| 2014 | 257 | 76 | 41.99% |
| 2013 | 181 | 53 | 41.41% |
| 2012 | 128 | 2 | 1.59% |
| 2011 | 126 | -120 | -48.78% |
| 2010 | 246 | 0 | 0% |