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Volga, SD


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Volga, South Dakota

Volga, South Dakota is 53 miles N of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 185 miles W of Minneapolis, Minnesota. It is in Brookings county. The population of the city is 1,435.

The People and Families of Volga

In Volga, about 68% of adults are married. Volga, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Volga had a median family income of $51,131. Volga is one of the richer cities in South Dakota. A large stable middle class is one of the strengths of the city. The people of Volga can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from Volga.

Volga Housing

Of the housing in Volga, approximately 79% is occupied by their owners. Newer housing units are not uncommon in the city. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Volga than most places in South Dakota.

Commuting

In Volga, 91% of commuters drive to work. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

Volga strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Dakota):

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyVolga College Educated Adults
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyVolga Short Commute Times
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 8%Volga Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 8%Volga Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 9%Volga People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Volga, SD

Comparing Volga to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Dakota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Well-Paid Single Women810
Well-Paid Single Men88
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population55
Senior Citizens42
Age of the Population33
Racial Diversity25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size68

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
People in Middle Class or Better910
Median Family Income810
People Above Poverty88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times106
Walking and Biking to Work86
Working at Home76
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built89
Affordability of Rents74
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
People Living Alone42
Affordability of Property Taxes32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
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