Volga, South Dakota Population 2022
Volga is a city located in Brookings County South Dakota. Volga has a 2020 population of 2,088. Volga is currently growing at a rate of 0.97% annually and its population has increased by 17.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,778 in 2010.
The average household income in Volga is $63,047 with a poverty rate of 6.69%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $792 per month, and the median house value is $166,000. The median age in Volga is 30.9 years, 29.1 years for males, and 32.3 years for females.
Volga Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Volgawas:
- White: 97.82%
- Two or more races: 1.14%
- Asian: 0.73%
- Native American: 0.21%
- Black or African American: 0.10%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,884 | 97.82% |
| Two or More Races | 22 | 1.14% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.73% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4 | 0.21% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.10% |
Volga Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 826 | 2.33 | 64.9 |
| Married | 373 | 3.19 | 77.7 |
| Non Family | 343 | 1.19 | 51.6 |
| Female | 59 | 3.17 | 52.5 |
| Male | 51 | 2.78 | 74.5 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3 | 0.26% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 15 | 1.32% |
| High School Graduate | 359 | 31.49% |
| Some College | 265 | 23.25% |
| Associates Degree | 149 | 13.07% |
| Bachelors Degree | 254 | 22.28% |
| Graduate Degree | 95 | 8.33% |
Volga Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,135 | 1,118 | 345 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Native American | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 100.00%.
Volga Language by Age
Volga Language
98.75% of Volga residents speak only English, while 1.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.68% of the population.
Volga Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,864 | 111 | 5.95% |
| Asian | 14 | 14 | 100.00% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 3 | 33.33% |
| Other | NaN% |
6.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.98%
Male Poverty Rate
8.36%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Volga
The race most likely to be in poverty in Volga is Asian, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Volga is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.00%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.75%.
Volga Marital Status
Marriage Rates
54.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.3%
Male Marriage Rate
52.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Volga Married by Age and Sex
Volga Marriage
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.
Volga Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 129 | 9.58% |
Volga Veterans by Education
2.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
74.5%
Labor Force Participation
72.9%
Employment Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
67.86%
Born in Volga
98.75%
Native Born
1.25%
Foreign Born
1.04%
Non Citizen
0.21%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.75% of Volga residents were born in the United States, with 67.86% having been born in South Dakota. 1.04% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2,088 | 20 | 0.97% |
| 2021 | 2,068 | 20 | 0.98% |
| 2020 | 2,048 | 20 | 0.99% |
| 2019 | 2,028 | 20 | 1.00% |
| 2018 | 2,008 | 50 | 2.55% |
| 2017 | 1,958 | 42 | 2.19% |
| 2016 | 1,916 | 38 | 2.02% |
| 2015 | 1,878 | 49 | 2.68% |
| 2014 | 1,829 | 24 | 1.33% |
| 2013 | 1,805 | -3 | -0.17% |
| 2012 | 1,808 | 29 | 1.63% |
| 2011 | 1,779 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2010 | 1,778 | 0.00% |