Volga is a city located in Brookings County South Dakota. Volga has a 2024 population of 2,416. Volga is currently growing at a rate of 3.25% annually and its population has increased by 14.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,111 in 2020.
The average household income in Volga is $75,607 with a poverty rate of 8.8%. The median age in Volga is 27.9 years: 27.7 years for males, and 28.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Volga was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,945 | 95.2% |
| Two or more races | 56 | 2.74% |
| Asian | 24 | 1.17% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.69% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 867 | 2.36 | 54 | 46 |
| Non Family | 413 | 1.45 | 31.5 | 68.5 |
| Married | 350 | 3.26 | 76.9 | 23.1 |
| Female | 81 | 2.84 | 56.8 | 43.2 |
| Male | 23 | 3.22 | 100 | 0 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
54.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4 | 0.33% |
| Associates Degree | 145 | 11.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 276 | 22.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 196 | 15.93% |
| High School Graduate | 339 | 27.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5 | 0.41% |
| Some College | 265 | 21.54% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,211 | 1,202 | 472 |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 38.98%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,667 | $74,250 | $51,094 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,643 | $63,929 | $70,455 |
| High School Graduate | $41,000 | $55,205 | $34,327 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $55,016 | $57,355 | $45,893 |
| Some College | $55,486 | $61,000 | $45,139 |
$55,016
Average Earnings
$57,355
Average Male
$45,893
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.25% of Volga residents speak only English, while 1.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,937 | 172 | 8.88% |
| Hispanic | 37 | 7 | 18.92% |
| Multiple | 56 | 7 | 12.5% |
8.8%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.71%
Male Poverty Rate
10.69%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Volga is Hispanic, with 18.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Volga is White, with 8.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 44.44% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 16.74% |
| High School | 8.85% |
| Some College | 1.71% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 30.77% |
| Male Employed | 8.83% |
| Female Employed | 2.19% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $92,188 | $92,237 |
| Households | $66,285 | $75,607 |
| Married Families | $98,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $56,693 | $56,450 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.1%
Male Marriage Rate
47.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
81
Number of Veterans
81
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 36 |
| Second Gulf War | 25 |
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 30 |
| 75+ | 24 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77 | 5.19% |
| Asian | 4 | 44.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
74.7%
Labor Force Participation
73.9%
Employment Rate
1.1%
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
65.1%
Born in Volga
99.51%
Native Born
0.49%
Foreign Born
0.24%
Non Citizen
0.24%
Naturalized
99.51% of Volga residents were born in the United States, with 65.1% having been born in South Dakota. 0.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,798 | 77 | 2.83% |
| 2028 | 2,721 | 76 | 2.87% |
| 2027 | 2,645 | 76 | 2.96% |
| 2026 | 2,569 | 77 | 3.09% |
| 2025 | 2,492 | 76 | 3.15% |
| 2024 | 2,416 | 76 | 3.25% |
| 2023 | 2,340 | 68 | 2.99% |
| 2022 | 2,272 | 106 | 4.89% |
| 2021 | 2,166 | 55 | 2.61% |
| 2020 | 2,111 | 56 | 2.73% |
| 2019 | 2,055 | 33 | 1.63% |
| 2018 | 2,022 | 55 | 2.8% |
| 2017 | 1,967 | 47 | 2.45% |
| 2016 | 1,920 | 39 | 2.07% |
| 2015 | 1,881 | 46 | 2.51% |
| 2014 | 1,835 | 28 | 1.55% |
| 2013 | 1,807 | -3 | -0.17% |
| 2012 | 1,810 | 30 | 1.69% |
| 2011 | 1,780 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 2010 | 1,778 | 0 | 0% |