Community Profiles
Volga, SD
2175
Population
36.6
Median Age
26
Diversity Index
Population Demographics
As of 2025 the population of Volga, SD is 2,175. The population is expected to grow to 2,307 by 2030 – a growth rate of 1.19%.
The median age of Volga, SD residents is 37.
The diversity index of Volga, SD is 26.0, 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.
$84,853
Average Household Income
$69,147
Average Disposable Income
1,009
Housing Units
$259,564
Average Home Value
Housing and Income
The average household income in Volga, SD is $84,853 and projected to be $94,958 in 2030. Per capita income is $36,789, projected to be $41,655 in 2030. 0.69% of households – 15 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $386,817 and the average disposable income is $69,147.
There are 1,009 housing units in Volga, SD; 648 are owner-occupied, 295 are rented, and 66 are vacant. The average home value is $259,564, with 260 homes built in 2010 or later, and 200 built in 1939 or earlier.
1,144
Workforce
2.00%
Unemployment Rate
68
Veteran Population
654
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
Business and Workforce
There are 75 businesses in Volga, SD, employing 486 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,290 age 16 and above. 143 workers commute into Volga, SD from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,144 residents both live and work in/around Volga, SD. The average travel time is 15.3 minutes. 13.02% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0.26% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 1,020 drive alone, 60 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 72 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 138 residents work from home.
370 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 182 have associates degrees, 434 have bachelor’s degrees, and 220 hold a graduate or professional degree.