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Volta, CA
Census-designated place in Merced County, California.
Population
268
Land area
4.4sq mi
People per sq mi
61
ZIP codes
0
Volta and its ZIP codes
Volta at a glance
- Volta is 76% less dense than California as a whole.
Local data for Volta, CA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Merced County. PPP loans are for Volta.
Unemployment rate
8.9%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,826
85,663 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,481
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.4B
FY 2026, $4,888 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Volta, CA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
689
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
3,886
5.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 39°F
9.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Volta, CA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.7%
U.S. 33.3% +1.4 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.5%
U.S. 11.1% +9.4 pts
Cities near Volta
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Los BanosCity | 4.8 mi | 10 |
| Santa NellaCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 4.7 |
| GustineCity | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| Dos Palos YCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.6 |
| NewmanCity | 17 mi | 2.1 |
| StevinsonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| South Dos PalosCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| Dos PalosCity | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| Hilmar-IrwinCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3.9 |
| Crows LandingCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.7 |
| LivingstonCity | 23 mi | 3.7 |
| El NidoCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 3.3 |
| McSwainCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 6 |
| AtwaterCity | 25 mi | 6.6 |
| DelhiCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 3.5 |
| WintonCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Volta, CA in?
- Volta is in Merced County, California.
- What is the population of Volta, CA?
- About 268 people live in Volta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Volta?
- Nearby places include Los Banos (4.8 mi), Santa Nella (5 mi), Gustine (12 mi), Dos Palos Y (16 mi), Newman (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023