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 $83,497 with a poverty rate of 7.48%. The median age in Volga is 29 years: 29.2 years for males, and 28.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Volga was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,129 | 94.79% |
| Two or more races | 68 | 3.03% |
| Asian | 26 | 1.16% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.53% |
| Other race | 7 | 0.31% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 936 | 2.4 | 55.7 | 44.3 |
| Married | 438 | 3.31 | 78.5 | 21.5 |
| Non Family | 423 | 1.4 | 31 | 69 |
| Female | 54 | 2.94 | 46.3 | 53.7 |
| Male | 21 | 2.24 | 100 | 0 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
55.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3 | 0.22% |
| Associates Degree | 153 | 11.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 374 | 27.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 192 | 14.11% |
| High School Graduate | 360 | 26.45% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13 | 0.96% |
| Some College | 266 | 19.54% |
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 | 1,327 | 1,318 | 566 |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 22 | 15 | 0 |
| Other Race | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 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 42.65%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,163 | $76,397 | $54,583 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,614 | $66,875 | $72,955 |
| High School Graduate | $43,452 | $57,961 | $31,685 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $58,622 | $64,231 | $47,337 |
| Some College | $59,464 | $65,550 | $42,083 |
$58,622
Average Earnings
$64,231
Average Male
$47,337
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.94% of Volga residents speak only English, while 2.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,129 | 162 | 7.61% |
| Hispanic | 46 | 6 | 13.04% |
| Multiple | 68 | 6 | 8.82% |
7.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.56%
Male Poverty Rate
10.27%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Volga is Hispanic, with 13.04% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Volga is White, with 7.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.58%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.63%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.75% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.25% |
| High School | 11.39% |
| Some College | 1.43% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 6% |
| Female Employed | 2.02% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $105,893 | $103,772 |
| Households | $75,417 | $83,497 |
| Married Families | $108,511 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $58,685 | $58,518 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.6%
Male Marriage Rate
51.2%
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
68
Number of Veterans
68
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 19 |
| Vietnam | 19 |
| First Gulf War | 14 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 20 |
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
| 65 to 74 | 15 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 63 | 3.93% |
| Asian | 5 | 41.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
7.35%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
76.7%
Labor Force Participation
75.4%
Employment Rate
1.7%
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
66.92%
Born in Volga
99.42%
Native Born
0.58%
Foreign Born
0.27%
Non Citizen
0.31%
Naturalized
99.42% of Volga residents were born in the United States, with 66.92% having been born in South Dakota. 0.27% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
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% |