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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.
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.
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.
The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from Volga.
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.
In Volga, 91% of commuters drive to work. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.
Volga strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Dakota):
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| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 4% |  |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
Comparing Volga to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Dakota (State):
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