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Volga, SD
City in Brookings County, South Dakota.
Population
2,408
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,104
ZIP codes
0
Volga and its ZIP codes
Volga at a glance
- Volga is about 176 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 38th among 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.
- The median household income is $78,828, 5% above the South Dakota median of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $240,000 (7% below South Dakota) and median rent is $1,130 a month.
Local data for Volga, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Volga, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,828
Poverty rate
6.1%
Median home value
$240,000
Median rent
$1,130/mo
Homeownership
53.4%
Bachelor's or higher
46.1%
Median age
28.0
Average commute
15.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,097), Norwegian Americans (602), Irish Americans (276).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Brookings County. PPP loans are for Volga.
Unemployment rate
2.0%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,550
19,542 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,775
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$227M
FY 2026, $6,606 per person
How people get to work
Volga, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.6%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle2.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home10.5%
Average one-way commute: 15.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Volga, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
761
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
59
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 4°F
25.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Volga, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
8.9%
U.S. 12.1% -3.2 pts
Smoking
11.1%
U.S. 12.8% -1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities near Volga
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BrookingsCity | 6.8 mi | 14 |
| BruceCity | 8.1 mi | 0.4 |
| SinaiTown | 8.1 mi | 0.4 |
| ArlingtonCity | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| AuroraTown | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| NundaTown | 12 mi | 1 |
| BushnellTown | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| Spring Lake ColonyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| WhiteCity | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| HetlandTown | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| Rolland ColonyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| EstellineCity | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| BadgerTown | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| Lake PoinsettCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 4.9 |
| Norfeld ColonyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| Newdale ColonyCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Volga, SD in?
- Volga is in Brookings County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Volga, SD?
- About 2,408 people live in Volga, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Volga?
- Nearby places include Brookings (6.8 mi), Bruce (8.1 mi), Sinai (8.1 mi), Arlington (11 mi), Aurora (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023