Community Profiles

Volga, SD

Population Demographics

As of 2024 the population of Volga, SD is 2,315. The population is expected to grow to 2,533 by 2029 - a growth rate of 1.82%.

The median age of Volga, SD residents is 35.

The diversity index of Volga, SD is 25.7, meaning that there is a 26% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

Housing and Income

The average household income in Volga, SD is $79,837 and projected to be $91,554 in 2029. Per capita income is $33,314, projected to be $38,603 in 2029. 0.52% of households – 12 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $374,557 and the average disposable income is $67,740.

There are 1,046 housing units in Volga, SD; 655 are owner-occupied, 311 are rented, and 80 are vacant. The average home value is $242,405, with 193 homes built in 2010 or later, and 171 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 76 businesses in Volga, SD, employing 541 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,124 age 16 and above. 132 workers commute into Volga, SD from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

989 residents both live and work in/around Volga, SD. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 8.49% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0.3% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 872 drive alone, 74 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 73 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 105 residents work from home.

401 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 232 have associates degrees, 371 have bachelor’s degrees, and 235 hold a graduate or professional degree.